Khephren Thuram could yet leave Juventus this summer, with Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in the picture.
Earlier this week, Sport Witness covered how the midfielder could be holding out for Liverpool or Manchester United. He has rejected a move to Saudi Arabia, hoping clubs in England move for him.
Soon, interest from Sunderland also emerged. They asked for the financial feasibility for a deal, with Juve considering a sale if the right price is offered.
Talk around the Frenchman is now continuing to grow. It is Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest who are being handed a transfer chance.
Juve need the right price
TuttoSport report that Thuram has attract attention from ‘several clubs’. Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United have joined a list of suitors, which also includes Aston Villa, Manchester United and Liverpool.
The newspaper notes that Galatasaray have also put forward a formal offer for the midfielder. But he rejected it outright, as he would only leave if a Premier League club steps forward for him.
At least ‘€40 million is needed’ for Juve to sell him and only that will tempt them into making a capital gain. This is a sign of hope for Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, and Thuram could be interested in those moves too.
He is more concerned with ambition than money, which is why he is ready to reject any approaches from Saudi Arabia.
Interest likely being pushed
Increasingly, it feels like those around the player are leaking information to the Italian press. TuttoSport are quite close to his agent Meissa Ndiaye and there is every chance intermediaries are at work in this case.
Since Juve failed to qualify for the Champions League, it could be an opportunity for the 25-year-old to find a new club.