Real Madrid have been in constant negotiations with AS Monaco for almost a week now over the signing of French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
The talks with Monaco intensified particularly after Real Madrid were unable to sign Kylian Mbappe — opening up a budget for new players. Despite Tchouameni not being an Mbappe replacement from a positional standpoint, he is an exciting, budding young star that could help facilitate the transition of the midfield after Luka Modric and Toni Kroos move on, and is a complimentary player to Fede Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga.
PSG are also heavily interested in Tchouameni, and Kylian Mbappe has been in talks with the midfielder constantly in order to convince him. Of course, PSG's financial offer will also trump Real Madrid's.
All that has made it complicated for Real Madrid to get a deal done at the original asking price (reportedly 60m). While Tchouameni himself is convinced he wants to play for Real Madrid, Monaco are asking for more money because PSG are offering more.
A report in Marca today states that Real Madrid will not budge. At most, the price may escalate to 70m including variables, but certainly not the additional 20m that PSG are offering. It seems now the ball is in Monaco's court. In order for Tchouameni to be a Real Madrid player next season, Monaco will have to accept a lower financial deal to help facilitate the deal.
Akekala
113
As good as the kid Tchouameni has potential but he ain't worth that amount of money, Monaco is enjoying the attention and PSG will likely throw more money because Madrid is involved, but for that kind of money 80M + 20M = 100M I would rather go to Bayern Munich and test their resolve on Joshua Kimmich. that guy is a proven winner and unlike this kid. 100M is for forwards and strikers not midfielders we don't desperately need.
Slim2dor
106
Real Madrid: Class, History, Prestige, Champion pedigree, Never die mentality PSG: Oil money. Small club mentality. Spot the Difference.
ossydeboss
24
Madrid be like: we're not increasing any bid again even if PSG bids
Akekala
17
I'm seeing a lot of comments from fans who are not even PSG fans celebrating that Real Madrid is no longer top dog in financial muscle, just a reminder that just becaue PSG have more money doesn't make Real Madrid automatically poor. We can fight our own battles both on the pitch and off it, financially proudly but for the rest of you I can't say the same especially Ligue 1 teams. As for the rest of Europe, PSG won't be playing matches with Madrid alone, this affects all the clubs, the weaker you are financially the worse you will have it under this regime of limitless oil money.👌
C_7
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60 is enough and we have Casemero anyway