Newcastle United are reportedly keeping an eye on OGC Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram, according to the Daily Mail.
The 21-year-old Frenchman is considered a prodigious young talent who has all the tools to become a top-tier player in the future. He is the brother of Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram.
The Nice midfielder is highly rated in France and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle can agree a deal to bring him to St James’ Park. The Magpies could definitely use more quality and depth in the central midfield areas and Thuram would be a quality acquisition in the long run.
The 21-year-old can operate as a defensive midfielder and central midfielder. He will add flair, work ethic and defensive steel to Newcastle’s midfield.
Also, the 21-year-old is quite young and is likely to improve tremendously in the coming years with training and playing time. A manager like Eddie Howe could help him develop and reach his potential.
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The midfielder has a contract with the French club until the summer of 2025 and Newcastle will probably have to shell out a significant amount of money to sign him.
The chance to move to the Premier League could be an attractive option for Thuram and it will be interesting to see how the situation plays out. A transfer to the Premier League could speed up his development and Thuram could show his qualities at a higher level.
