Ancelotti calls Tchouameni with no promise of his spot in the starting line-up

In his attempt to accelerate negotiations to sign Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti called the Frenchman to discuss the latter's future.

After Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain emerged as potential suitors for his signature, Tchouameni had doubts about which team to choose as his next destination.

The France international had reportedly confessed to Monaco teammates that he was unsure of his potential role in a team where Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Fede Valverde and Casemiro are considered as undisputed starters.

Meanwhile, Camavinga has emerged on the scene, and Dani Ceballos' future may depend on whether Real Madrid manage to land Tchouameni.

Ancelotti made Tchouameni understand how important he could be in the current Real Madrid side, what he could contribute to the team and the future he would have if he opted for the Real Madrid option.

Obviously, Ancelotti did not promise him a spot in the starting line-up. This could only be guaranteed depending on his work rate and performances.

Klopp and Mbappe

However, that was not the only approach that Tchouameni has received. As French media point out, during the international break, Kylian Mbappe has been trying to convince his Les Blues teammate to join him at PSG.

That said, Ancelotti seems to have convinced Tchouameni that the Real Madrid option is the best one possible.

It now remains to be seen whether the two clubs will reach an agreement. Tchouameni confessed that the deal could be reached at between 70 and 80m euros.

The emergence of Liverpool and PSG are potential suitors has raised his price tag, but the Frenchman has reportedly told his teammates that he does not see himself playing for the Ligue 1 champions.