Manchester City sealed a 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Etihad on Tuesday.
The entertaining tie between the two sides received widespread appreciation, including from players from other clubs, like AS Monaco star Aurélien Tchouaméni.
After Manchester City’s midweek win against Los Blancos, the midfielder said: “Frankly what a pleasure to watch a match of this level.”
His tweet was taken as a sign that the France international, who is a target for the La Liga side, would favour a move to the Bernabéu.
AS on Thursday explain Carlo Ancelotti’s side interest in the 22-year-old is ‘real’ and the ‘operation is underway’ to sign him.
Pep Guardiola’s side seem to have emerged as a new suitor for the Monaco player.
Tchouaméni has not only been a standout midfielder in Ligue 1, but also across Europe. To back this, AS point out the Frenchman is leading for most ball recovery in the continent, as he averages 6.63 recoveries for every 90 minutes, ahead of Villarreal’s Francis Coquelin [6.30].
Tchouaméni could replace Fernandinho at the Etihad, if Manchester City end up signing him in the summer.
The Brazilian has already announced his decision to leave the English champions after this season.
