{"id":6315,"date":"2026-09-28T22:01:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T22:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=6315"},"modified":"2026-09-28T22:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T22:01:06","slug":"chelsea-must-hijack-liverpools-move-for-e100m-real-madrid-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=6315","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea must hijack Liverpool’s move for \u20ac100m Real Madrid star"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The whole football world knows Chelsea need to sign a new midfielder next year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues<\/a> sold Enzo Fernandez on deadline day and never replaced him and their deal for AS Monaco\u2019s Lamine Camara fell through. With Moises Caicedo also out injured, Xabi Alonso<\/a> has been forced to play right-backs Reece James and Malo Gusto in midfield.<\/p>\n

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It has not worked, and Chelsea have clearly acknowledged that as they refuse to give up on their pursuit of Bournemouth\u2019s Alex Scott. However, a Real Madrid star should be the Blues\u2019 priority heading into 2027.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s time to talk about our midfield situation\u2026 who\u2019s getting your vote?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Chelsea should attempt to hijack Liverpool\u2019s potential move for Aurelien Tchouameni<\/h2>\n

Chelsea have been linked with Aurelien Tchouameni<\/a> in the past, but there is now talk about Liverpool making a swoop for the 26-year-old. According to TEAMtalk<\/a>, the Reds are still in communication with Tchouameni\u2019s<\/a> camp despite the Frenchman agreeing a new contract with Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

If there is any chance of Real Madrid selling Tchouameni, Chelsea have to put themselves in the race against Liverpool or any other potential suitors for his signature. Xabi Alonso<\/a> is in desperate need of a new midfielder, and Tchouameni is one of the best around.<\/p>\n

He ticks every box and could be the perfect partner for Caicedo in the middle of the park. Real Madrid bought Tchouameni for \u20ac100m<\/a>, so they would likely demand a very large fee for him, especially after his new contract.<\/p>\n

The France international could be worth every penny and would be a significant upgrade on everything Chelsea have got, bar Caicedo.<\/p>\n

How Aurelien Tchouameni and Moises Caicedo compare<\/h2>\n

While most Chelsea fans, if not all, would argue that Caicedo is better than Tchouameni, their playing styles are similar. Both midfielders are capable ball-winners, though the former does edge out the latter statistically.<\/p>\n

According to WhoScored<\/a>, Tchouameni made 2.1 tackles and 1.4 interceptions per game in La Liga last season. Caicedo made 2.6<\/a> and 1.8 respectively in the Premier League. Their passing was also quite similar.<\/p>\n

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Player<\/strong><\/td>\nLeague apps<\/strong><\/td>\nGoals<\/strong><\/td>\nAssists<\/strong><\/td>\nTackles per game<\/strong><\/td>\nInterceptions per game<\/strong><\/td>\nPass success rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aurelien Tchouameni<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n2.1<\/td>\n1.4<\/td>\n91.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moises Caicedo<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2.6<\/td>\n1.8<\/td>\n91.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

While it seems unlikely for now, if Chelsea do go on to sign Tchouameni, former Blue Claude Makelele will be delighted. Back in the summer, Makelele chose Tchouameni over Rodri<\/a> when asked to pick between the two.<\/p>\n

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