The sole “Plan B” transfer for Arsenal is Aurélien Tchouaméni, therefore Liverpool should use Plan A instead.

Arsenal are interested in a move for former Liverpool target Aurelien TChouameni. But maybe Mikel Arteta presented a much better version.

There are those who believe that Aurelien Tchouameni has cost Liverpool a place in the Champions League this season or at least the club’s obsession with the French midfielder meant they didn’t qualify. Liverpool’s midfield policy in the summer of 2022 basically boils down to Chumeni or nothing.

The Monaco player chose Real Madrid and Jurgen Klopp continued his previous set, but the club were rocked by Arthur Melo’s deadline day loan.

The less said about this step, the better.
But while Arthur was humiliated by Liverpool, it was the midfielders who were the most disappointed as it became clear they could no longer follow Klopp’s game plan.
The leader this autumn was undoubtedly Fabinho.

Touted as one of the best in the world just months before the start of the 2022/2023 season, he has been off the pace after a string of embarrassing results for Liverpool.

He’s clearly had his issues and Klopp has sparked a huge revival, bringing Trent Alexander-Arnold’s energy into central areas to better protect Fabinho.

But it was hard to shake the feeling that TChouameni or at least Plan B, would have solved many of the problems.

In retrospect, it was a mistake for the club to put all their eggs in TChouameni’s basket.
That was a lesson learned this summer as Liverpool moved quickly to rebuild a highly effective midfield in Mason Mount.

That said, no one has yet signed on to play TChuameni. Klopp has brought in Wataru Endo, but there are early signs he will not be a regular starter, with Alexis McAllister currently in the midfield spot.

There is every reason to believe that Mac Allister’s experience will remain.
However, there is a possibility that Klopp may finally be in the market to find a specialist of his own.

TChouameni himself has continued to feature on the transfer radar since his debut season at Real Madrid last summer, but he hasn’t always been first choice there. He assumed the role of designated starter this season.

Ironically, Calciomercato didn’t stop and Arsenal are now trying to bring him back to the Premier League. Ironically, what TChouameni is to Liverpool is to Arthur: Plan B.

Admittedly, it’s a somewhat far-fetched plan, but the report claims that Mikel Arteta will try to reach a deal with Real Madrid if it doesn’t happen.

Step out into the land of Martin Zubimendi
Although little known to the global public, Zubimendi has been one of La Liga’s underrated stars in recent seasons.

Xavi, 24, is heavily favored as Sergio Busquets’ successor and has remained loyal to Real Sociedad so far, but is unlikely to lose interest from major suitors.

If Liverpool are still looking for a specialist defensive midfielder, they should follow Arsenal’s lead and pursue Zubimendi before chasing a long-range shot for Czowameni. Klopp will need to bring in elite personnel if he is to pry him away from the Basque club.

According to FBref, Fabinho is one of the 10 players most similar to Zubimendi last year.
Interestingly, former Manchester City midfielder Fernando is also included in the list.
Both comparisons show players with no indication of their primary responsibilities.
Can shine both in defense and forward.

Xavi is in a better position than most to recognize a worthy successor to Busquets.
Furthermore, Basque international Arteta follows Zubimendi closely and likes him so much that he will be Arsenal’s priority over TChouameni.

With these great suggestions in mind, Klopp should ditch the TChuameni idea for good and go for Zubimendi.
Liverpool’s vision 2.0 may no longer include Fabinho, but if it does, Arsenal’s Plan A could be in sight.