This would be a fantastic start to the window if we can pull it off.
Thur thing boss!
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This would be a fantastic start to the window if we can pull it off.
Marcus is his brother. He is one of the many sons of Lilian.
https://www.ligue1.com/Articles/One...h-khephren-thuram-nice-s-in-demand-midfielder
[article]Thuram was born in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia on 26 March 2001, a few months before his father Lilian - at that time a world class right- and centre-back - swapped Parma for Juventus.
Named after the ancient Egyptian king Khafre, whom the Great Sphinx is widely held to have been built in honour of, the young Khéphren soon pursued his family's footballing dynasty, and joined the French national academy at Clairefontaine aged 13 having also spent time in Barcelona's academy.
A midfielder with physicality and technique beyond his years, Thuram finished his development at AS Monaco and was handed his Rouge et Blanc debut by Thierry Henry against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, but it was with Nice he signed his first professional contract in 2019.
Three seasons, 117 appearances and a runners-up finish in the Coupe de France later, and Thuram is reportedly attracting the attention of Liverpool, Newcastle and others.
Style of play:
Thuram is primarily a defensive midfielder who breaks up opposition attack without going to ground before distributing, or indeed dribbling, his way out of trouble. With his height and technique, watching Khéphren is not too dissimilar from Sergio Busquets in his Barca pomp.
Thuram has averaged more than two shot-creating actions per game over the last year, though, and can also be used in a more advanced role - and it is from here that he got his goal and assist against Montpellier on Wednesday.
Current campaign:
Thuram has had fierce competition from Pablo Rosario, Mario Lemina, Aaron Ramsey, Ross Barkley and Alexis Beka Beka for a central midfield berth this season, but he has faced them all down, enjoying more Ligue 1 Uber Eats minutes than any of them so far.
He bagged the first of his three assists this season in teeing up Andy Delort for a 1-0 victory over AC Ajaccio in Round 7, and added another for the forward in a 1-1 draw with AJ Auxerre four games later.
The Montpellier game was the first time Thuram had been used as a No.10 this season, and he repaid interim coach Didier Digard's faith and then some. Whether he stays there given his skill-set remains to be seen, though.
What they said:
"He's a player with technical ease far above the average and physically ahead of others in his age group. He's intelligent, kind and endearing. He plays as a central midfielder but will end up in defensive midfield over time. He has significant potential and can have a great career."
- Thuram's former youth coach, Serge Gnahoré
"I only have good memories from Monaco. I made very good friends there, but the page has been turned. I'm at a very good club today, with a good project and very good fans. I'm very happy to be here."
- Thuram on swapping Monaco for Nice
“I defend better, and win the ball back more than I did last season. That's what's required of a midfielder. I like to help my teammates play. I can play as a No.6 or No.8, after that it's up to the coach to decide."
- Thuram on his best position
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Yes sorry thanks for correction
And we can ask his dad to step in defense if needed. I know he is getting on a bit in age, but cant be much worse than Gomez.
Am I excited about this signing? I thur am!
We seem to be being linked to a lot of players who play on the left of centre midfield - Mac Allistar, Thuram, Mount, etc.
Does Bellingham not play there as well?
Where does Kone play?
Does Gavenberch play on the right?
Feels like we might have moved on from Mac Allistar… quietly.
Does Bellingham not play there as well?
Where does Kone play?
Does Gavenberch play on the right?
Feels like we might have moved on from Mac Allistar… quietly.
You got links, Romano said he is still mulling over personal terms... Sounds like a delaying tactic. If he is just waiting to see if another club offers better terms, he can fuck off!
That’s how we work now we have waaaaay less money than the big clubs. Top players will knock on the doors of the big bucks payers and work their way down to us eventually.
It's the fee that's the holdup.
Brighton want 70m
We have lowballed as per usual.
He's not worth 70m. But we will have probably offered £40m+£1
So we have waaaaaaay less money (I don't disagree)
Surely we must know this yet we still pursue Jude knowing he will cost 100m or thereabouts?
What a big fucking waste of time, you'd think this club is being run by a bunch of amateurs that know nothing about football.
Only hope it doesn't get to the point where we end up pissing around so much, Klopp walks.
Romano says it will be wrapped up next week, followed by Kone. Thuram we are thought to get in for £45m
£60m for Ali Mac, £30m for Kone and £45m for Thuram. £135m on 3 quality MFs is a good transfer window.
As soon there was mention of concrete interest, my trousers went into the wash, and I had a shower and then a vape. If Ali Mak goes somewhere else, then Jorge/Pep L will find someone else. Fabizio Romano said we're after 3CMs, 1CB, and possibly a RB. Mount is going to United for £55m+.
For me this sounds like a good summer, we are being linked to players I like the profile of.
No no, the idea is to dispose of plenty.....actually all of them. Although I do understand I may be talking a little far fetched to what is deemed realistic here.
Because some starters need to be booted to the bench. And near enough all 3 of our midfield starters needed booting
I am not hopeful Klopp will sell any of them. I mean since when has he sold a core or a former core player? Those who had left, all left on their own accord.
Coutinho leaving was probably the best thing that happened to us. But it would have never happened if Coutinho hadn't pushed for it. If it were totally up to Klopp he will still be here.
I would like to disagree with this, but I can't.
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