Liverpool signal desire to sign son of legendary World Cup-winner

Liverpool have re-entered the race for Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, the 24-year-old son of French icon Lilian Thuram, and are weighing up an opening offer worth €45 million plus performance-related bonuses, according to multiple reports from 5 March 2026.

The Merseyside club, long-time admirers of the France international, are described as being at an “advanced” stage of their pursuit, although Juventus are simultaneously preparing a lucrative contract extension designed to tie Thuram to Turin until at least 2030. Any new deal would come with a significant pay-rise for the midfielder, whose current terms expire in 2029.

Thuram has been a cornerstone of the Bianconeri’s midfield this season, featuring in 36 matches and registering three goals and three assists across all competitions. After a short lay-off with a lower-leg complaint that caused him to miss February’s Derby d’Italia, he marked his return by scoring in a 4-0 rout of Pisa on 7 March—his first goal since September. Renowned for his box-to-box stamina and physicality, he has clocked a top speed of 31.8 km/h in European fixtures this campaign.

Juventus value their emerging star at €65–75 million (£55–64 million), a bracket that has not deterred Liverpool from exploring a cut-price opening gambit. Aston Villa and Manchester United retain a watching brief, while Arsenal have also been credited with interest, yet sources indicate Liverpool’s proactive stance places them at the front of the queue.

The strategy for the Reds is clear: encourage Thuram to defer any extension, thereby forcing Juventus to consider a sale while his valuation remains at a premium. Thuram, aware that committing to a longer deal could close the door on a blockbuster Premier League move, is said to be weighing his options carefully.

Liverpool’s recruitment team view the upcoming summer window as an opportune moment to refresh the engine room, and Thuram features prominently on their shortlist. Still, negotiations remain in their infancy; any concrete transfer hinges on the player’s willingness to snub fresh terms and Juventus’ subsequent willingness to negotiate.

For now, the situation is one to monitor closely. Liverpool have hoisted their colours, but the final destination of Khephren Thuram is still to be plotted.