EXCLUSIVE: Khephren Thuram looking for Nice exit amid Man Utd interest

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 13 Aug 2023 12:29 BST
3 min read

Khephren Thuram's camp remains on the lookout for a way out of OGC Nice, with Manchester United thought to be monitoring the midfielder.

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As we revealed, Thuram had verbally agreed to personal terms with Liverpool earlier this year, but the club backed away after learning of the Saudi Pro League's interest in Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, knowing that they would need to replace from both with experience.

Thuram is open to a move away, we understand, but he has been instructed by Didier Deschamps, France's national team manager, to stay at Nice to ensure game time before the Euros in 2024.

Erik ten Hag has made Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat his main target for the midfield - and with the sale of Fred now completed, it's thought that the Dutchman could sanction a move.

But there is interest in Thuram too - scouts had watched the Frenchman shine in Nice's 1-1 draw with Lille on Friday.

Thuram would cost a similar amount to Amrabat, we are told. An offer of around £30 million to £35 million would be enough to bring the club to the table. Personal terms would not be a problem for Thuram, either, who is open to new pastures.

Man Utd in for Pavard

It comes after we revealed in June that Man Utd are leaning towards a move for Benjamin Pavard once Harry Maguire is sold. Pavard is keen on the move and wants to leave Bayern Munich to play more regularly as a centre-back. The Frenchman has just a year left on his contract, meaning he would be among the cheapest options for Man Utd.

© ProShots - Pavard is admired by Man Utd

His compatriot, Jean-Clair Todibo, is also another player that the Premier League club is looking at ahead of the new season.

Though the intention is to bring in another striker, the club may wait until the January window, given that Scott McTominay looks set to stay at Old Trafford. The sale of the Scotsman and Anthony Martial would go towards acquiring another attacker.