Khephren Thuram is once again a target for the Liverpool Reds.
Khephren Thuram, a central midfielder for Nice, has piqued Liverpool’s interest once more, but according to a recent source, he isn’t the only player being taken into consideration. Is Lilian’s son Khephren Thuram? Thuram is the younger brother of Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram and the son of former professional Lilian Thuram. Talent obviously runs in the family, as Thuram has been one of the club’s top targets during the current transfer window.
Following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister, Fabrizio Romano previously revealed that FSG and Jurgen Klopp spoke directly with the 22-year-old’s agent to decide whether they wanted him to be their next hire. However, they ultimately decided against a move due to his lack of Premier League experience. Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo were later added to the Reds’ roster, but with the addition of one more new player still a possibility before Friday, France’s youth international appears to have returned to the attention of the hierarchy as they ponder a last-minute swoop.
Do Liverpool intend to acquire Khephren Thuram? Thuram is “high up the list” of centre midfield prospects for Liverpool, according to Anfield Watch, and club officials are still looking to add another new face before the transfer deadline. Along with Manu Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach, Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich has also surfaced as a top target, though it’s believed that the latter is “lower down” on the priority list. Since Nice had already planned to sell the Ligue 1 star this summer, the Reds have “opened up another possibility” of making a move for him.
Thuram is clearly a favourite of Liverpool, as evidenced by their return to the negotiation table in the final hours of the transfer window. This is unsurprising given that reporter Sam McGuire has called Thuram a player who can develop into a “monster” under Klopp, so should the talisman sign a contract, it could be a huge coup for the Reds. According to FBRef, the £14,000-a-week resident of Reggio Emilia has won seven of the nine tackles he has made so far this season, which is the highest success rate in his team. He can also be a threat in the final third, having made 19 senior contributions (11 assists and eight goals) while at Nice.
At 6 feet 3 inches tall and in the 94th percentile for successful take-ons, Didier Digard’s colossus loves to dribble past his defender. He has also recorded 18 shot-creating actions so far this season, more than any other member of his squad, demonstrating what a special player he is. Thuram can play in four different places on grass, including three midfield positions and even out wide on the left wing, so in addition to giving the boss some much-needed versatility, he is someone to keep an eye on before Friday.
Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich is said to be a late target for Liverpool, and a reputable reporter has learned his club’s position on a prospective transfer before September 1st.
Ryan Gravenberch: Is he a 6 or an 8? Gravenberch, who naturally plays as an eight in central midfield, is one of the players who has been associated with a summer move to Anfield the most in the wake of the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo, although a deal has not yet been finalised.
According to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs, even though the Dutch youth international would be open to joining, Thomas Tuchel’s team recently rejected a €48 million (£41 million) offer from FSG and Jurgen Klopp because they did not want to allow the sale of their prized player, especially given that he still has four years left on his contract. However, Fabrizio Romano has since asserted that should a deal open up in the last few days of the transfer window, both the Reds and Premier League rivals Manchester United are in direct contact with the 21-year-old’s agent. It sounds like the Merseyside club will exert every effort to outbid their rivals for his services.
The Team Raiola client can also play in five different positions on the field, including three midfield positions, out wide on the left wing, and even at center-forward, giving the manager great versatility and making him a strong option to have in the team. Gravenberch has also won seven senior trophies since first breaking onto the scene, demonstrating his understanding of what it takes to compete and succeed at the highest level. As a result, he may be able to match the winning mindset of the current Reds squad already present on Merseyside, making this one to watch.
