Liverpool are on the verge of securing the services of Khephren Thuram from Nice ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to Football Transfers via Football Talk, the Reds have agreed personal terms with the Nice midfielder. And he is set to become Jurgen Klopp’s second signing after Alexis Mac Allister.
Even though the market hasn’t officially opened, the Reds have been among a few Premier League sides with the most activity thus far. Prior to the team’s reunion for preseason on July 8, which is when they begin preparing for the upcoming season, Jurgen Klopp is eager to complete his summer additions.
ThurAccording to the news source, Thuram has been on the club’s radar over a potential transfer since January. Now, the source has claimed the two parties have now reached an agreement in principle, signaling that a move is almost complete.
FootballTransfers estimated the 22-year-old midfielder’s price tag to be around £55 million. Following their rejection of a similar offer from Paris Saint-Germain. Nice has been hesitant to accept installment payments for the France international.
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According to rumors, Klopp has been a major Thuram fan since the beginning of the year. And is now moving forward with a plan to bring him to England this summer.
Thuram, who has excelled for Nice in Ligue 1 this season, is regarded as one of France’s top young players. He featured in 35 league games and contributed six goals as a member of Didier Digard’s team, who finished the season in ninth position.
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