Jordan Henderson has come under intense scrutiny in recent weeks, with several Liverpool fans claiming he may not be good enough to represent the Reds.
According to a report in FOOT MercatoLiverpool fans may not have to wait much longer for a replacement for the captain, with the Reds reportedly eyeing Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
The outlet claims that Jurgen Klopp sees the 22-year-old Frenchman as an ideal candidate to succeed Jordan Henderson and James Milner at Anfield in the long term.
Liverpool aren’t the only top side interested in Tchouameni, with Chelsea, PSG and Real Madrid also linked with the midfielder.
Monaco are currently believed to want £42m for Tchouameni, a deal which could prove to be a bargain if a move materializes.
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Author’s verdict
Over time, more and more links with Tchouameni seem to surface.
If things develop, it looks like this summer would be the perfect time to swoop in for the midfielder, so it could be a good time to keep tabs on what he’s doing in France.
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