Arsenal Eyeing Aurelien Tchouameni as Potential Defensive Midfield Reinforcement

Aurelien Tchouameni’s future at Real Madrid is in the spotlight, with Arsenal monitoring his situation in the Spanish capital. The talented French international is a valuable asset in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. However, uncertainty surrounds his long-term position, given Ancelotti’s recent experimentation with his role in Real Madrid’s midfield.

Tchouameni’s natural position is as a defensive midfielder, typically in a sole pivot role. Arsenal’s head coach, Mikel Arteta, is actively seeking additional cover in this crucial midfield position. Despite Martin Odegaard’s importance to Arteta, Declan Rice, the summer signing, is earmarked for the No.8 role, complementing the Norwegian playmaker.

This scenario could open up a vacancy in the No.6 slot, and reports from Football Transfers.com suggest that Tchouameni is Arteta’s preferred candidate, provided he can persuade the 23-year-old to leave Madrid.

While Real Madrid is not actively looking to sell Tchouameni, the prospect of a major summer investment looms over the club. This could potentially make him a sale option, allowing the club to ensure compliance with Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. Tchouameni’s future remains an intriguing story to follow, with the Gunners keeping a close watch on developments in the Spanish capital.