Sun Jan 12 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Man City Eyeing Real Madrid’s Tchouameni Amidst Rodri Injury Crisis

**Manchester, England** – Manchester City are reportedly preparing a bid for Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni, according to sources at *Football Insider*. The 24-year-old Frenchman is also attracting interest from Liverpool.

The move comes in the wake of a serious knee injury to City’s key midfielder Rodri, leaving a significant gap in Pep Guardiola’s squad and impacting their Premier League standing. While Tchouameni has been a regular for Real Madrid this season, appearing in 22 matches across all competitions including five Champions League appearances, both City and Liverpool believe they can tempt him to the Premier League.

Despite occasionally filling in at centre-back due to Real Madrid’s defensive issues, Tchouameni primarily plays as a defensive midfielder, a position where City are acutely short-staffed. The club is reportedly making funds available to Guardiola to secure the signing.

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