Alexis Mac Allister is expected to officially complete his move to Anfield soon, and Liverpool is now close to announcing their first acquisition of the summer. A trustworthy source has provided an update on the team’s upcoming plans.
How has Liverpool’s interest in Khephren Thuram changed recently?
The OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram is a target for Liverpool this summer, according to Italian writer and transfer source Fabrizio Romano.
“Liverpool have been in direct contact with both Manu Koné and Khephren Thuram agents again this week,” said Romano on Twitter..
Internal debate on official proposals is now underway. Liverpool requested some additional time to finalise the deal for Mac Allister before selecting new midfielders.
How come Liverpool should get Khephren Thuram?
It is no secret that Mac Allister appears to be the first player who will launch the beginning of a new generation at Anfield, making a midfield rebuild the main priority for Jurgen Klopp and Jorg Schmadtke this summer.
Since Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner will be leaving the Reds when their contracts expire next month, it will be crucial to add some much-needed depth and infuse some youth into the centre of the field.
There is still more work to be done to make sure that Liverpool can comfortably compete next season and bring Champions League football back to Anfield, even though the signing of Mac Allister will be a terrific place to start.
Therefore, acquiring Thuram’s services would be a major coup, especially given that he might be the ideal player to team up with the Argentine World Cup champion to completely transform the Liverpool midfield.
The Monaco development program’s product, a France international, has made tremendous gains this season to establish himself as a crucial player for Nice. A few months ago, he also justly won his first-ever senior appearance for his country.
The 22-year-old whiz, whose reported price tag is €60 million (£52 million), has made 35 Ligue 1 appearances and has produced nine big chances, an 87% pass completion rate, four assists, an average of 1.1 key passes, and 1.3 successful dribbles, demonstrating his extreme offensive threat.
Additionally, Thuram excels at gaining possession of the ball, as evidenced by his 59.7% successful take-ons, 89 combined tackles, interceptions, and 146 ball recoveries. Thuram is a dependable box-to-box midfielder who can cover the distance required to significantly enhance Liverpool’s performances.
Aaron Ramsey, a teammate of Thuram’s, spoke great appreciation to the Bundesliga striker Marcus Thuram, who is the brother of the illustrious French defender Lilian Thuram.
Khéphren is another player with talent in this team. If he keeps moving in the direction he is now, I believe he has a bright future ahead of him. He is extremely dangerous, strong, and skilled with the ball.
Mac Allister, who has ten goals, two assists, and four significant chances created for Brighton and Hove Albion this season, thrives when he breaks down the barriers between midfield and attack to either create killer opportunities for the forwards or grasp a chance himself.
Having said that, if Klopp can sign Thuram this summer, it may lead to a fantastic relationship with Mac Allister the next year and give Liverpool an unstoppable attacking-minded force from midfield that can cause havoc for rivals.
