Liverpool learn tempting release clause for Tchouameni alternative who got one over on Ten Hag

Liverpool have heavily scouted an intriguing alternative to Aurelien Tchoumanei in the form of Ibrahim Sangare who helped scupper Erik ten Hag’s farewell at Ajax.

The Daily Express recently reported Liverpool may settle for just one major acquisition this summer. Luis Diaz had been earmarked to arrive from FC Porto at season’s end. However, late Tottenham interest in January forced the Reds into bringing that move forward.

With contracts for the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino still to resolve, Liverpool’s comings and goings might be altogether quieter than most this summer.

The one area they are reportedly looking to address is central midfield.

Jurgen Klopp already has an abundance of talent at his disposal in that department. However, their recent business has showcased Liverpool’s strategy of buying to address a part of their squad before it becomes an issue, not after.

Indeed, both Ibrahima Konate and Diaz’s arrivals were viewed by some as luxury signings. Yet at the back end of their first seasons at Anfield, both players are already integral parts of the squad.

A blockbuster move for Aurelien Tchouameni has courted headlines of late. The Monaco ace, 22, could be available for between £50m-£59m this summer, though Chelsea, Real Madrid and PSG will provide competition.

Tchouameni could be seen as the long-term successor to Fabinho. Liverpool’s back-up options in the holding role – Jordan Henderson and James Milner – are now 31 and 36 respectively.

However, should a Tchouameni move not come to pass, Dutch outlet Voetbal International have revealed Liverpool are putting the pieces in place to sign Ibrahim Sangare.

The 23-year-old holding midfielder plies his trade for PSV Eindhoven. He played