manchester united are exploring a deal for OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram before the summer transfer window, according to ESPN reports.
The central midfielder has been an integral part of the French club since joining Allianz Riviera in 2019. Although he has been plagued by minor injury problems this season, he has featured in 15 games in all competitions for Francesco Farioli's side, who sits second in the French Ligue 1 standings.
ESPN Man Utd are reportedly targeting players entering the final year of their contracts this summer as a phase of their rebuild under new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and Thuram has become a target.
Although concerns remain about a possible violation of profit and sustainability standards, 13 times first division The winners have money to spend in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United improved their finances during the January transfer window after offloading the likes of Jason Sancho, Donny van de Been, Facundo Pellistri, Hannibal Mejbri and Álvaro Fernández, while also shortening the loan deal for Sergio Reguilón.
Superior quality
However, contrary to the club's view of a positive transfer window, sources reported ESPN that United's financial situation remains “tight.” Therefore, focusing on players approaching the final year of their contracts is seen as a positive way to manage your summer transfer spending.
Erik Ten HagThe team has now set its sights on Thuram, who is nearing the end of his contract with Nice, a club affiliated with United's minority owner Ratcliffe.
Man United could change their transfer strategy in the next transfer window. While fans would expect the club to be among the biggest spenders next season, the opposite could happen as the club could target low-cost players.
Thuram has a contract with Nice until 2025 and is valued at around £34m. according to transfermarkt.combut Man Utd will hope to get a cut-price deal due to their contract situation.
Fortunately, these are low-cost players with the best qualities that would suit the squad and Thuram is just one of many players in this category.
With casemiroWith the future at stake and Sofyan Amrabat returning to Fiorentina when his loan ends, a move on the 22-year-old would make a lot of sense in the summer.
