Chelsea and Arsenal have been dealt a potential blow in their reported pursuit of Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni this summer, if recent reports are to be believed. They claim that the Frenchman has agreed terms with both Liverpool and Real Madrid and will make a decision in the coming days.
Both London clubs were heavily linked with a move in the upcoming transfer window, but focus may have to switch to other targets. It comes ahead of a defining summer for the rivals, where recruitment may be a deciding factor in their future.
For the Blues, Thomas Tuchel will be looking to freshen up his squad, with a number of key players already leaving as free agents. Discussing the need for signings this season, the coach said: “The two top teams [Man City and Liverpool] improve their teams and have teams that are very clear on which they build. It's a rebuild necessary for us and that makes it more challenging, of course."
