Jürgen Klopp’s priority and $44 million in transfer rumors should make Liverpool’s next acquisition obvious.

After securing the transfer of Alexis Mac Allister earlier this summer, Liverpool is now working to make additional acquisitions. The next Jürgen Klopp priority ought to be clear.

This summer, Liverpool already acquired Alexis Mac Allister, but the big concern quickly shifted to what comes next. What follows then?
Certainly more additions.

There are several options being thought about for additional midfield reinforcements, and Jürgen Klopp and Jörg Schmadtke are already working on what comes after the acquisition of Mac Allister.

Manu Koné and Roméo Lavia are among the players reportedly being considered for Liverpool, according to Sky Sports. Nicol Barella was also mentioned as a more expensive candidate who might be available for the right price.

However, it stands to reason that Khéphren Thuram might enter Anfield next. Thuram is one of the top targets, according to the ECHO, despite being away at the U21 European Championships right now.

After his participation in the competition is over, Liverpool might be able to close a deal. Get French Football News reports that Nice wants to keep the player for another year if possible, but local publication Nice Matin has already suggested that the bidding for the 22-year-old could start as low as $44 million (£34 million/€40 million).

Liverpool’s interest makes sense, of course.
Thuram fits both of Klopp’s criteria for a player to prioritize this summer: a player with significant future potential who can have an immediate impact on his midfield.

He has the vigor, physicality, and drive Liverpool occasionally lacked in the center last season, and he can play as a number eight or a more defensively-minded player.

Thuram profiles similarly to future Barcelona superstar Gavi and the aforementioned Inter and Italy star Barella, according to metrics established by statistics website FBref.

He is excellent at recovering the ball through interceptions, and he has the speed to evade defenders and propel his team up the field. Thuram ranks in the 89th percentile for expected assists over the past 12 months among midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues, and with better players surrounding him, he might advance.

Even though a deal has not yet been finalized, it is known that Liverpool is interested in Thuram. If a fair price can be worked out with Nice for the transfer, it is also obvious why he would be the perfect fit.

Thuram could provide a similar attacking threat but with the ball at his feet to Mac Allister’s passing from midfield. According to Goal, Thuram watched Yaya Touré grow up, and there is some similarity there.

Ibrahima Konaté said earlier this month to RMC, “I would be very happy for him [Thuram] to come to Liverpool. “I would take him under my wing and do everything for him to advance and develop into the player he wants to be. “.

It makes perfect sense that the Frenchman could be the next through the door given what Thuram excels at, what Liverpool needs, and the fact that the Reds should be able to sign a player from a team like Nice.