Liverpool have been urged to sign a £52 million Ligue 1 star who has been impressing
Liverpool could make a’really good signing’ by luring Nice star Khephren Thuram to Anfield, according to RedmenTV presenter Ste Hoare.
The Reds are close to signing Alexis MacAllister after Brighton & Hove Albion granted permission for him to undergo a medical, but manager Jurgen Klopp is looking for more reinforcements.
Khephren Thuram is the latest Liverpool transfer news.
Liverpool have advanced talks with Thuram ahead of a potential move to Merseyside, according to FootballTransfers.
According to the report, the defensive midfielder has identified Anfield as his preferred destination after receiving interest from reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Liverpool is said to have been in direct contact with Thuram’s representatives this week, and internal discussions will continue before an official proposal is presented.
Nice are seeking up to £52 million for the 22-year-old, with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid also interested.
According to transfer insider Dean Jones, Klopp could oversee a ‘unbelievable squad upgrade’ by following up Mac Allister’s imminent arrival with a swoop for Thuram.
Ste Hoare, what have you said about Thuram?
Thuram, according to Hoare, would be an exciting addition to Liverpool’s squad if sporting director Jorg Schmadtke, who was appointed last month, can reach an agreement with Nice.
The RedmenTV host believes the France under-21 international would be the next piece of the puzzle for Klopp as he looks to bolster his midfield options.
“I think Thuram is the most intriguing to me,” Hoare told GIVEMESPORT. I believe he would be a great signing because of his ball-playing ability, ability to carry the ball, and physical presence.
“I’d be very happy if Liverpool could sign Mac Allister, Thuram, and one more player, but I’m not sure who that will be.”
Would Thuram be a good addition to Liverpool’s squad?
Thuram had a higher pass completion ratio than Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during the 2022/23 season, according to FBref data.
That would imply that the Italy-born star would be an upgrade on the trio – who will leave Liverpool at the end of this month when their contracts expire – when in possession, while also making more interceptions per 90 minutes.
Thuram received an average match rating of 6.91 from WhoScored for his Ligue 1 performances, which was only surpassed by five teammates in the Nice squad.
The £14,000-per-week player is defensive in nature, but he can also contribute in the final third of the field.
Thuram has scored eight goals and provided 11 assists during his time with Nice, so Liverpool should take advantage.
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