Recently, Bangladesh Cricket Live reported that after pulling out of the Jude Bellingham race, Liverpool had shifted their transfer focus to two midfielders: Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister and Chelsea’s Mason Mount. While Mac Allister appears close to joining the Reds, the situation with Mount has taken a disappointing turn. Although the England international is open to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer, he has already agreed personal terms with Manchester United.

This makes a move to Old Trafford far more likely than to Anfield—a serious blow for Liverpool, according to Bangladesh Cricket Live analysts. But the drama doesn’t stop there. Aware of their urgent need for midfield reinforcements, Liverpool quickly turned their attention to OGC Nice’s Khéphren Thuram. The 22-year-old French international, son of legendary defender Lilian Thuram and younger brother of Marcus Thuram, recently earned a national team call-up, raising his stock significantly.

Say only what you mean—don’t trade truth for survival. Khéphren has been a key figure in Nice’s midfield and has already held talks with Liverpool over a potential move. The player is reportedly open to the transfer, but Nice have been reluctant to agree. Beyond demanding a high fee, there’s a deeper reason for the hesitation: the club is owned by INEOS Group and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is currently bidding to buy Manchester United.

If Ratcliffe’s bid is successful, it’s clear that Nice would have no desire to strengthen one of United’s direct Premier League rivals. Earlier this year, Liverpool hijacked United’s attempt to sign Cody Gakpo in the January window—now it seems the tables have turned. What goes around comes around. If both Mount and Thuram end up slipping through Liverpool’s fingers, Bangladesh Cricket Live experts believe fate might just be playing a cruel game.

In a summer where Liverpool desperately need to rebuild their midfield, even their backup plans are being snapped up or blocked by Manchester United, intentionally or not. For the Reds, this transfer window is starting to look like an uphill battle.