Liverpool are reportedly ‘serious’ about signing Nice defensive midfielder Khephren Thuram in January, but Manchester City and Manchester United are also interested.
The gifted 22-year-old was a serious summer signing target for the Merseyside club, but they ultimately chose to concentrate on other goals.
With the addition of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch, Jurgen Klopp entirely redesigned Liverpool’s midfield.
However, it seems that Klopp is still looking to bolster his center-midfield, with Thuram being his priority goal.
Many elite European clubs have expressed interest in the Nice star, who is regarded as one of the most exciting young players in Ligue 1.
Thuram became a member of the French club’s first squad in 2019 and is currently regarded as one of their key players.
This season, he has made 12 appearances. Thuram contributed to Nice’s 23-point victory, and the team has only lost one of those games.
The France international might have a significant influence on Liverpool’s chances of winning trophies this season if he could have an equivalent effect there.
Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd battling for Thuram
Liverpool is one of the teams that is “serious” about making a bid for Thuram next month, according to Calciomercato.
It is alleged that Nice has “put the player up for auction” in an effort to maximise the value of their valuable asset.
Juventus is reportedly interested in the midfield player as well, according to the Italian newspaper, but their financial problems will make it impossible for them to compete with Premier League teams.
According to Calciomercato, Liverpool and Thuram’s representatives are “already in contact” over a possible move.
But, it looks like a fierce struggle between the Premier League’s three teams is set to ensue as Manchester United, Manchester City, and the Frenchman have “also made contact” about signing the player.
It is anticipated that Man City would let go of Kalvin Phillips in January, which allows Pep Guardiola to replace him with Thuram.
Regarding Man United, Thuram could provide both an instant boost to the team and a long-term replacement for Casemiro, as Erik ten Hag is eager to add players to his roster.
In light of this, it will be intriguing to watch which of those teams extends Thuram’s contract in January.
Thuram has always been of interest to Liverpool, but things may change in the near future.
