Juventus’ Khephren Thuram has become one of the best midfielders in Serie A over the past two seasons. Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa are now attentive to his situation in Italy.
Interest from the Red Devils was specifically covered by Sport Witness at the weekend.
Calciomercato IT believed Juve were rushing to tie the Frenchman down a new contract. There was also interest from Inter Milan, who are looking for a big midfield signing in the summer.
All of that isn’t really a surprise, considering Thuram’s rise in Serie A after his arrival from Nice.
Today’s TuttoSport takes a further look, mentioning Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa as possible suitors.
Aston Villa, Liverpool and Man United have to rush
The Turin newspaper start the report by mentioning agent Meïssa N’Diaye, who represents not just Thuram but also another Juve player in Jeremie Boga. The attacker joined on loan in January and they want to sign him permanently.
The article believes N’Diaye will be very important for the Bianconeri in the summer. His operation can also determine Thuram’s future at Juventus beyond the season.
Sirens are coming from Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa for the 24-year-old. In the meantime, Juve have taken evasive action and have already spoken to N’Diaye about a renewal.
Initial talks have taken place, with the Old Lady willing to guarantee Thuram a major wage upgrade. He currently earns €2.4m per season and the new deal can hand him over €4m per season, with progress being made.
The France international is seen as an ‘untouchable’ asset by the Italian side. That is one reason why anxiety is growing about tying him down and beating Premier League clubs to the renewal.
Khephren Thuram
Our take on Khephren Thuram’s situation at Juventus
Khephren Thuram is probably one of the most recognisable faces in Serie A. At a time when Juve are looking for players like that during a period of instability, he holds a lot of value to the Bianconeri.
He’s developed into a very reliable ball-carrying asset in midfield. He would add a lot to any club – even to Manchester United, Liverpool or Aston Villa. But it does seem like talk of interest from English clubs is agent talk.
The TuttoSport report feels like a way to promote the midfielder’s agent and the good work he is likely about to pull off for Juve.