{
  "id": 10405181,
  "title": "Report: Liverpool remain keen on La Liga star despite deal difficulty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/report-liverpool-remain-keen-on-la-liga-star-despite-deal-difficulty",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-liverpool-remain-keen-la-085000173.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni continues to be of interest to Liverpool despite the challenge of securing a deal. Julian Ward, Liverpool's sporting director, remains keen on bringing Tchouameni to Anfield. The Frenchman has had Liverpool's interest since 2022, but Real Madrid's strong pull has always prevented a move. Tchouameni has grown significantly in stature at Real Madrid and is a key part of Jose Mourinho's first-team plans. The 26-year-old has signed a new contract with the Spanish giants until 2031, making a transfer to Liverpool difficult. Ward will likely be reappointed as Liverpool's sporting director, but Real Madrid is not willing to let Tchouameni leave easily. Liverpool fans are encouraged by the club's continued interest in Tchouameni, as he would be a strong fit for their midfield, but frustrated by the club's inability to secure his services.",
  "summary": "Liverpool Transfer News: Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni Stance Leaves Julian Ward Facing Familiar FrustrationThere is a certain type of transfer story that refuses to go away at Liverpool, the ki...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Zinedine Zidane speaks about Real Madrid’s €150 million flop: ‘Sadly he had physical setbacks’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/zinedine-zidane-speaks-about-real-madrids-150-million-flop-sadly-he",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}