OGC Nice midfielder, Khephren Thuram has insisted that he is happy at his current club amidst summer transfer links from Liverpool.
As per 90min, Liverpool are eyeing a swoop for the French midfield duo of Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram. While the former has been reported to be wanting to leave his current club, the latter has, however, said that he still ‘sees himself at Nice.’
Meanwhile, other reports suggest that the Reds are leading the race for the 22-year-old directly talking to the player’s agent.
It is no secret that the Reds are in the market for midfielders after a poor season, which has seen them only qualify for Europa League. However, the Merseysiders are not in luck yet in the transfer market.
They are keeping tabs on Mount, Gravenberch, Neves, Sangare, and Koopmeiners amongst a few others. With the likes of Kone and Thuram being the latest additions, the Reds are hopeful of securing the young midfield duo.
Liverpool eye Nice midfielder, Khephren Thuram
Thuram has been in the news following his outstanding season at Nice. Like any other youngster after a good performing season, the 22-year-old is linked to a number of clubs.
The French international is linked to the likes of Real Madrid, Man City, Dortmund, PSG and Liverpool. Meanwhile, there are reports that suggest that Liverpool are leading the race to sign the midfielder. However, the former Monaco man hinted that he would be staying at Nice next season.
Speaking at the UNFP award ceremony this week, Thuram commented on the rumours surrounding his future at Ligue 1 club Nice.
“I want to progress, go on the field, have fun. For now, I’m in Nice. It’s going very well. I really like the club, so I still see myself in Nice. I am very well in Nice.
There are noises, I hear, but I’m happy in Nice. I hope to grow with this club. I would like him [Didier Digard, manager] to stay because he brought a lot to this group when it was in a difficult period.
I don’t know if I tell him enough but he’s someone I can never thank enough. He helped me a lot in difficult times in my young career. We worked a lot together. I wish him only happiness, in Nice, or elsewhere.”
Would the Frenchman be a good signing for the Reds?
The son of the legendary Lilian Thuram has enjoyed a brilliant 2022/23 campaign. He made the Ligue 1 team of the season and earned his first Les Bleus senior cap. These were, however the results of his all-action performances at the heart of the Nice midfield.
Thuram has 35 appearances this season scoring twice and assisting 4 times. Moreover, he has a successful passing percent of 86.9 and his performances in the middle of the park have earned him a lot of plaudits.
The midfielder would surely fit into Klopp’s team and with his creativity and superb gameplay, there is no doubt that he would be starting week in, week-out.
However, now it is to be seen whether the Reds could pursue the midfielder and bring him to Anfield.
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