Liverpool recently completed the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion. However, their search for another midfielder, preferably a younger player, continues as some of their current options are over 30 years old.
Among the various targets linked with Liverpool, Thuram and Kone have consistently been associated with a potential move to Anfield. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool is preparing to make a stronger effort to sign at least one of them in the coming weeks. Discussions with the representatives of both players have been scheduled to explore the possibility of reaching a positive agreement.
Although no official bids have been made to their respective clubs yet, it is expected that Liverpool will make offers if there is a chance of striking a deal.
Thuram has attracted interest from other clubs as well, including Manchester City and Manchester United. The one-cap France international has two years left on his contract with Nice, and with the club failing to qualify for Europe, a transfer seems likely as Thuram seeks a new challenge at a bigger club. Kone finds himself in a similar situation, except Borussia Monchengladbach holds the option to extend his contract until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Recent reports suggest that a fee in the range of €35m (£30.03m) to €40m (£34.32m) might be sufficient to convince Borussia Monchengladbach to sell their prized asset as they undergo a summer rebuild.
Previously, Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund had shown interest in the France Under-21 international, as had Paris Saint-Germain, although PSG has since focused on signing Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon.
