UMVA has learned that Liverpool is eyeing Juventus star Khephren Thuram as a potential replacement for Curtis Jones.
With Jones poised to depart during the summer window, the Reds must secure a midfield anchor who can match the intensity of Anfield’s new era.
Thuram, a towering 25‑year‑old French midfielder, has attracted attention from clubs across Europe, including a recent inquiry from Galatasaray.
Yet the allure of the Premier League is growing stronger, and both Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping a close eye on his availability.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Juventus is open to serious offers despite the player’s preference to stay in Turin.
Initial talks are expected to begin around a €45‑50 million bid, a figure that could spark a fierce battle between England’s top clubs.
Manchester United, fresh off a deal for Atalanta’s goalkeeper, have already earmarked several midfield targets, but Thuram remains their most appealing option.
The Red Devils, who have added Newcastle’s Elliot Anderson to their plans, see Thuram as an elite alternative that could elevate their midfield dynamism.
Replacing a homegrown talent like Curtis Jones is never easy, but Thuram’s blend of physical presence, defensive tenacity, and ball‑carrying prowess offers a markedly different skill set.
Where Jones thrives as an advanced passer, Thuram excels at breaking lines, covering ground, and driving the team forward from deep positions.
His ability to shift seamlessly between a deep‑lying number six and a box‑to‑box number eight gives Liverpool a tactical edge that could prove decisive in a grueling Premier League campaign.
