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Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd among clubs scouting match-winner

Aurelien Tchouameni of Monaco celebrates a goal against Sparta Prague the UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round

At least eight top European clubs had representatives watch Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni score a brace at the weekend – including Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.

Tchouameni is widely regarded as one of the hottest prospects in French football. The 22-year-old has had an impressive campaign in Ligue 1, whilst also breaking into the French national side. Now, a number of clubs are said to be targeting a summer move for the highly-rated youngster.

According to 90Min, at least eight clubs sent scouts to watch Tchouameni perform against Lille in the league on Friday.

The midfielder was in fine form as he grabbed a match-winning brace, his side defeating their opponents 2-1.

Liverpool, who have approached Monaco over his availability, had scouts in the stands at Stade Pierre Mauroy. However, they were joined by a number of other Premier League club representatives.

Man City, Man Utd, and Chelsea also had scouts sent to watch Tchouameni in action. Arsenal and Newcastle were also in attendance, however it is not confirmed who they were sent to watch.

Elsewhere in Europe, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid were also in France to witness a man of the match performance. Bayern Munich also had representatives watching the youngster, meaning at least eight clubs were sent to specifically witness the goalscorer.

Monaco are reportedly open to selling their star this summer. However, his services will not come cheap.

The French club have reportedly attached a £59m price tag to the midfielder. With so many teams including Liverpool interested, clubs will have to respond quickly to the price if they are serious about recruiting the decisive playmaker.

Aurelien Tchouameni admits Pogba ‘inspiration’

Following the Lille match-up, Tchouameni told media how his game is inspired by French teammate Paul Pogba.

The youngster has drawn comparisons to the Man Utd midfielder already in his career.

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