Liverpool Plotting Cut-Price Bid for Long-Term Target Valued at £43m

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Liverpool are reportedly plotting a cut-price bid for long-term target Khephren Thuram, with Juventus lowering their £43m asking price. It has been revealed by Football Insider that Andoni Iraola would prefer to sign ‘other targets’ for Liverpool as he ‘does not view Wharton as a priority.’ Having previously been described as the club ‘most keen’ to land Wharton, that interest has noticeably faded in recent weeks.

Thuram appears to be the option Liverpool chiefs are leaning towards. As per Italian newspaper Tuttosport, Liverpool have joined Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in ‘expressing interest’ in the Frenchman.

It is an opportunity Liverpool are heavily considering. Juventus are understood to want €50m (£43m) to sell Thuram, whereas Liverpool, Manchester United, and Nottingham Forest are all reportedly plotting cheaper opening bids.