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Manchester United Pursues Juventus Midfielder Khephren Thuram

Manchester United is targeting Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram this summer amid Juventus's need to generate capital after missing Champions League qualification.

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Manchester United Pursues Juventus Midfielder Khephren Thuram
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Juventus is considering offers for midfielder Khephren Thuram as the club seeks to raise £10-11 million by the end of June, according to Corriere dello Sport.

The club finished sixth in Serie A last season, failing to qualify for the Champions League, which has increased the pressure to balance their finances.

Juventus values Thuram between £35 million and £39 million, with Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli willing to meet this valuation, though Thuram prefers to remain in Europe.

The French international midfielder is reportedly interested in a move to the Premier League, where Manchester United is among the clubs monitoring him.

Last summer, Manchester United concentrated on strengthening their attack by signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko, but the midfield now requires significant reinforcement.

Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United as a free agent at the end of this month, and Manuel Ugarte may be sold following a disappointing period at the club.

Manchester United has already secured an agreement to sign Ederson from Atalanta and has shown interest in Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, although financial demands have hindered that deal.

While United reportedly pursues Thuram, their current priority seems to be West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes, for whom West Ham demands around £85 million, a figure Manchester United hopes to negotiate down.

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