Real Madrid are eyeing AS Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.

Marca says Real's focus remains on PSG striker Kylian Mbappe. His contract expires next summer and Real Madrid will be hoping to speak to him from January 1 to find an agreement ahead of a free transfer next summer, with players like Marcelo, Isco and Gareth Bale having their contracts at Valdebebas expire then.

But Tchouameni has emerged as a new target, more so since his impressive showing against Spain at the Stadio San Siro in the Nations League final.

N'Golo Kante's absence opened the door for the 21-year-old, and he took his chance.

At the moment, Real Madrid only have Casemiro as a specialist in that defensive midfield role, with Antonio Blanco acting as an alternative option to the Brazilian when needed.