Liverpool Transfer News: Thuram BLOCKER, Salah WORRY and Palhinha UPDATE

Graham Shaw

Updated: 13 Jun 2023 08:38 BST
4 min read

The long-expected transfer of Khephren Thuram to Liverpool may have hit a snag - thanks to that takeover saga at bitter rivals Man Utd.

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The exciting 22-year-old Nice midfielder Thuram has long been a summer target for Jurgen Klopp and the Reds, and we have led the way in exclusively revealing that strong interest.

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We reported last week that the son of French World Cup winner Lilian Thuram had agreed terms with the Reds to complete that big move to Anfield. But now, it seems, not so fast.

Reports coming out of French - namely from respected media behemoth L'Equipe - suggest that Nice's summer plans are being impacted by that takeover saga at Old Trafford.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe - whose INEOS owns Nice - is also one of the key bidders to acquire Man Utd from the Glazers. And that potentially will have a knock-on-effect on Thuram's short-term future.

Salah WORRY as Reds legend fears summer saga

Mohamed Salah may be on a long-term contract at Liverpool, but that doesn't mean some Reds watchers are not concerned about the Egyptian star's future.

Anfield great Robbie Fowler is one of those concerned parties, revealing that he fears there could be a push to try and prise Salah away from Merseyside this summer.

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The former England star gave his take on the Salah situation when speaking to The Mirror, and cited Mo's 'devastation' statement regarding Liverpool missing out on Champions League football next season.

Palhinha BLOW as Fulham hit out at rumours

Liverpool have been linked with a move for highly-rated Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in recent weeks but it appears any hope of acquiring the 27-year-old Portuguese midfielder on the cheap is very faint.

This on the back of Fulham sporting director Sporting CP star has a release clause in his contract.