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Liverpool are in talks with a 21-year-old Ligue 1 midfielder to bolster their tired squad.
That’s according to a report from Football Transfers (opens in new tab), which says that Khephren Thuram – son of France legend Lilian and brother of Borussia Monchengladbach star Marcus – is on the radar for Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds are looking for new blood in midfield and have been linked with a host of players in recent weeks, despite a whopping 11 players who can play in that position already on the books.
Fabinho, Stefan Bajcetic, Curtis Jones, Naby Keita, Thiago Alcantara, Arthur Melo, Jordan Henderson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho can all play in the centre of the park for the Reds.
Despite this, the middle of the pitch has been a problem area for Klopp in recent months – and the Merseysiders have only made one permanent signing in the last four years who had experience playing in midfield before arriving at Anfield.
Thuram is a Fabinho-like presence and could prove to be a perfect long-term heir to the Brazilian in defensive midfield. The Nice star is tall, capable of winning aerial duels and second balls and has the passing skills to satisfy Klopp, too.
21-year-old Khephren Thuram has also played at centre-back in his young career – just as Fabinho has done in the past for the Reds.
Liverpool are in for other midfielders, too. According to the Liverpool Echo (opens in new tab), the Reds are “leading the race” for Valencia star Yunus Musah, while ESPN (opens in new tab) claims that Inter Milan are also in the race for the starlet.
Thuram is valued at €25m by Transfermarkt (opens in new tab).
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