A “tremendous” signing would be the French midfielder
According to reports, Liverpool is edging closer to finalizing a deal to sign OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram to a contract at Anfield.
What has changed since Khephren Thuram’s trip to Liverpool?
According to a report from Football Transfers, the Frenchman and the Liverpool team have verbally agreed terms’ on a contract. Manager Jurgen Klopp has been keeping an eye on the player since January.
These assertions are supported by the well-known Fabrizio Romano, who on Thursday stated on Twitter that the Reds have scheduled a new round of negotiations with the Merseyside team.
Thuram is thought to be in high demand, so it might cost up to €60 million (£52 million) to wrest him away from the French Ligue 1, but given the caliber of his skill set, it might be worth it.
To Liverpool, what would Khephren Thuram contribute?
Since James Milner, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and injured loanee Arthur have all left the Premier League club after their contracts have expired, it should come as no surprise that Liverpool is undergoing major midfield surgery in the wake of a disastrous season that highlighted the need for change.
With Alexis Mac Allister’s bargain £35 million transfer already completed, the ideal time to reignite the flame has emerged given the difficulties Klopp is facing, including failing to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in seven seasons and ceding vast amounts of ground to those at the top of the division.
Thuram, who has been praised as having the “perfect profile” by journalist Alex Jaquin, would have the ideal opportunity to secure a starting position as the prestigious outfit looked to start a renaissance in light of the aforementioned departees.
While Thuram’s acquisition could actually strengthen the offensive ranks as well, the new-look frontline has shown flashes of brilliance over the past year but hasn’t quite found its groove. This season, Liverpool’s midfield and its inability to effectively protect the defense has been the main cause of the team’s demise.
However, Mohamed Salah has been as dominant as ever, scoring 30 goals and dishing out 16 assists in 51 games across all competitions. Although he did not get off to the strongest of starts in the Premier League, 20 of his 31 direct contributions came after the halfway point and could tantalize further stunning form when Liverpool ostensibly return to prominence next year.
Thuram can help a lot with this; according to FBref, the £15k per week machine is among the top 6% of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for progressive carries, the top 9% for successful take-ons, and the top 25% for assists per 90, demonstrating his talent for moving the ball forward and posing a threat in the final third.
Salah can serve as both the outlet from which Thuram can latch onto and the dynamic forward to provide a multifaceted edge to the attack. Salah ranks among the top 3% of attacking midfielders and wingers for non-penalty goals and the top 1% for touches in the attacking box.
Thuram, who has been hailed for his “tremendous” skills by one Anfield Wrap podcaster, could be the ideal addition to Liverpool’s midfield to enhance its vibrancy and infuse the toughness of the center with the potency of the attack. Klopp must do everything in his power to close a deal this summer.
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