According to reports, OGC Nice wants to keep Khephren Thuram for another season despite Liverpool’s interest in the midfielder.
Sports Zone reports that despite Liverpool preparing an opening offer for the 22-year-old, who has been expected to make a significant move following the U-21 Euros with France, the Ligue 1 club has no plans to trade Thuram this summer.
Following the signing of Alexis MacAllister earlier this month, Thuram, who is reportedly valued at £50 million, has emerged as Liverpool’s top midfield target. The 22-year-old prospect is considered as one of the best creating a name for himself in Europe.
With Liverpool linked with the likes of Gabri Veiga and Manu Kone, a lot has been made of who the Reds will move for as their second signing of the window. Yet it now looks like that player will be Nice’s Thuram.
However, this latest update could be a massive roadblock for Liverpool in their attempt to recruit Thuram, with Nice now seemingly looking to keep hold of the midfielder despite the huge payday that could be on offer for the French clubNice are of course well within their right to reject any move for Thuram this summer. But with the French club on the hunt for funds and Liverpool willing to spend big, it might not take much to break the Ligue 1 side’s resolve over the 22-year-old talent.
As we know, Nice could easily see their demands for Thuram met by Liverpool next month. And with the Reds keen to secure a second signing as early as possible, it might not be long before a big offer is on it’s way to the French Riviera.
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