In-demand midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni looks set to complete his dream move to Real Madrid - despite a personal phone call from Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool were known to be admirers of the 22-year-old Frenchman but their Champions League conquerors are understood to have now agreed a fee of £85million with Monaco to acquire his services. According to reports, Kop boss Klopp telephoned Tchouameni himself but it would appear that he only ever had sights sets on a move to Los Blancos.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano says that Tchouameni has agreed a contract with Carlos Ancelotti's side that will run until 2027. The move to the Spanish capital comes despite Paris Saint-Germain reportedly offering more money for their fellow Ligue 1 club's star turn.
