Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp’s side are reportedly close to a ‘full deal’ for Khéphren Thuram, while the Reds have also ‘talked’ about Gabri Veiga.
Liverpool are set to make new signings this summer following the early signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, with midfield the key area for improvement and additions to the Reds’ defense also an option.
After a season where Liverpool struggled to compete in midfield with several stars injured or physically absent, the revamp of the middle third will go a long way to restoring the intensity with which Jurgen Klopp’s men once played.
There is certainly reason to add two more midfielders to the Liverpool ranks, with club captain Jordan Henderson still a year older and Thiago Alcântara losing his contract at the end of the 2023/24 season, although there is hope that Curtis Jones could take charge of his problems. could go beyond that and that people like Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajčetić can take the next steps.
Mac Allister should also be much more available than Naby Keïta and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, whose Argentinian has more than single-handedly replaced minutes in the Liverpool team.
Here’s Liverpool.com’s verdict on the transfer demands brewing around the Reds today, with two household names in the gossip columns as the days go by with the pre-season kicking off in just a bit less than two weeks.
Chephren Thuram (Nice)
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are close to signing Nice midfielder Khéphren Thuram. David Lynch reports that the Reds are ‘pushing hard for a full deal’ after another round of talks.
The player has already decided he wants the move, according to the report. Klopp wants to make the 22-year-old Frenchman his second signing this summer after Alexis Mac Allister.
Liverpool.com says: It remains to be seen whether the deal for Thuram really goes through or not. It may be a while before that is confirmed, but he’s clearly topping the Reds list this summer, and more signings are sure to come before the window closes.
Gabriel Veiga (Celta Vigo)
Liverpool have held talks with Celta Vigo starlet Gabri Veiga with the Spaniard among the midfielders being considered by the Reds. This according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany.
Veiga scored 11 goals last season, including a brace on the final day against Barcelona that helped Celta Vigo avoid relegation, but the 21-year-old is now expected to move on.
Several other clubs, including Chelsea, have also been eyeing Veiga, who has a $44m (£34m/€40m) release clause in his contract. A decision on his future is likely to be made when Spain’s participation in the European Under-21 Championships comes to an end.
Liverpool.com says: Veiga is on the list of players Liverpool are considering, but no concrete move has yet been made. He is not at the top of the list like Thuram, but if that happens Veiga could become the third player to come to Anfield to strengthen the Reds’ midfield.
