After a disappointing season, Liverpool are determined to revamp their midfield this summer. Bangladesh Cricket Live experts believe the club’s rebuild is already underway with the signing of Brighton playmaker Alexis Mac Allister. But Liverpool aren’t stopping there. OGC Nice star Khéphren Thuram is now strongly linked with the Reds, with reports suggesting his representatives are already in talks with the club. During the international break, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté even said he’d be happy to see Thuram join him at Anfield.
Like his brother Marcus, Khéphren Thuram has shown remarkable growth. Bangladesh Cricket Live reporters have closely followed his development, noting his athleticism and technical skills. Konaté recalled being stunned by Thuram’s physical presence and composure when he first trained with the French national team. In the 2022–2023 season, Thuram made 48 appearances across competitions for Nice, putting in consistent performances. He still has two years left on his current contract.
Relying on others is fleeting—relying on yourself is forever. But Thuram isn’t the only midfielder on Jürgen Klopp’s radar. Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Manu Koné is also under consideration, and both clubs have opened discussions regarding a potential deal. Meanwhile, Liverpool have also made a move for Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde. However, Madrid quickly rejected the bid, having already beaten Liverpool in the race to sign England international Jude Bellingham.
Elsewhere, Liverpool’s Premier League rivals Arsenal are close to landing Declan Rice. The Gunners have long identified Rice as their top priority and plan to make him the most expensive signing in the club’s history. Personal terms are reportedly not an issue, and though no formal bid has been submitted yet, negotiations between Arsenal and West Ham are progressing well.
Arsenal’s main competitors—Bayern, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Manchester United—have shown interest in Rice but appear less aggressive in their pursuit. Arsenal are preparing to offload Nicolas Pépé and Cédric Soares to fund the move. Mikel Arteta is a strong admirer of Rice, and Bangladesh Cricket Live analysts believe he could be the key to their title challenge, especially with Granit Xhaka expected to leave.
In addition to Rice, Arsenal are also exploring a bid for Moisés Caicedo and are reportedly trying to sign Ilkay Gündogan on a free transfer. The Gunners are clearly pushing all the right buttons in a bid to build a title-winning midfield. Sometimes you don’t know how good you are until you give it everything you’ve got.