Liverpool don reportedly face rejection after Juventus rebuff their approach for French midfielder Khephren Thuram, wey dem label as “untouchable.”
Even after spending more than £400m this summer, the Reds still dey linked with new signings ahead of the winter transfer window. The links no too surprise, considering say Liverpool don lose their last three games for all competitions, exposing serious wahala for midfield and defence.
Manager Arne Slot strengthen defence and attack during the summer, but him no get the midfielder addition wey him wanted. Now, the Merseyside club don reportedly make a move for Thuram — but Juventus no wan even hear that talk.
According to TBR Football, Juve tell Liverpool straight say dem no go sell Thuram under any condition come January, despite the Italian club’s financial stress. For them, the 24-year-old be vital part of their rebuild and no dey for market.
Thuram Go Make Sense for Arne Slot’s Liverpool?
Thuram be proper all-round midfielder — energetic, physical, and solid both in defence and attack. So far this season, he don get the second-highest touches for Juventus both in the defensive and middle thirds per 90 minutes (14.2 and 37.8 respectively), showing how central he dey to their play.
He sabi carry ball well and no dey panic under pressure, though he no be top-level progressive passer — one area wey Liverpool still dey lack. Ryan Gravenberch don dey play as number six since the start of 2024/25, but without Trent Alexander-Arnold to help move possession forward, Liverpool’s buildup don look stiff.
Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton no get the same mobility as Thuram, but him forward-passing ability fit make am better fit for Slot’s system. The wahala be say, Liverpool go still need battle Manchester United wey don already show interest too.
Liverpool vs Manchester United: Who Should Start in Midfield?
As Liverpool prepare to host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, Arne Slot get serious selection headache. Alexis Mac Allister never fit hit him last season form, leaving the manager with big decision to make.
If Slot decide to drop Mac Allister, the next natural choice na Curtis Jones. The young midfielder dey excellent at evading pressure and keeping possession, something Liverpool go need to stop United’s counter-attacks. But Jones no too dey progressive like Mac Allister when e come to driving play forward.
Maybe Slot fit start Jones to control the tempo early, then bring in Mac Allister from bench if Liverpool need extra creativity later. Either way, Sunday’s clash go test the balance between control and progression for the Reds’ midfield setup.
