Man Utd challenge Liverpool for ‘Extraordinary’ midfielder who carries the ball better than Anderson & Tonali

Manchester United have reportedly entered the fray for Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, who has gained himself multiple suitors in the Premier League.The Red Devils are plotting a midfield revamp next summer, as they look add additional depth to the squad and replace the departing Casemiro. Even Manuel Ugarte’s future remains uncertain, so INEOS are expected to add at least two new players to the department.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYSince the start of the season, Elliot Anderson has been identified as the ultimate dream target for the No.8 role, while Sandro Tonali has more recently emerged as an alternative solution. On the other hand, the likes of Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba are options for the No.6 slot.Man Utd joining the race for Khephren ThuramOver the past few days, reports in the British press claimed that Nottingham Forest’s Anderson is already betrothed to Manchester City. Moreover, Tonali would prefer to return to Italy should he decide to leave Newcastle United.It should also be noted that both players would command a hefty asking price, which could prompt Man Utd to pursue other targets.According to TuttoJuve, MUFC is among three Premier League giants chasing Juve’s Thuram.Liverpool are said to be ahead of the competition, preparing to launch a £39 million offer for the French midfielder, while Arsenal are also keeping tabs on the situation.What would Thuram add to Man United?Khephren is the son of legendary football defender, Lilian Thuram, and the younger brother of Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram.In 2024, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps by joining Juventus, making a €20 million switch from OGC Nice.While big-money signings Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz failed to convince the Bianconeri supporters, Thuram is already a fan favourite in Turin, thanks to his tenacious approach, hardworking ethics, and well-rounded game.Italian coach Giovanni Martusciello hailed the midfielder as extraordinary. The 54-year-old is now part of Luciano Spalletti’s technical staff at Juventus, but he had made that statement as a pundit prior to rejoining the Italian club in October. Percentiles Duel% Poss won Prog carries Fwd passes Fwd pass% Key passes Prog passes Minutes Elliot Anderson 64.4 87.8 56.4 95.1 75.0 55.8 95.8 2752 Khephren Thuram 59.5 34.3 97.8 77.4 53.6 25.7 72.6 1989 Sandro Tonali 74.5 50.7 71.5 73.5 42.5 45.6 67.3 2169 When comparing the players’ stats this season, Anderson and Tonali are more influential than Thuram in the final third, potentially due to the more reserved nature of Italian football.Nevertheless, the 24-year-old is an elite ball-carrier, as he’s capable of bringing the ball forward thanks to his elegant touch and strong physical attributes.Sadly for Man Utd, the source insists that Juventus consider the second-generation ‘unsellable’. Nevertheless, the financially-struggling Serie A might find it difficult to resist truly lucrative offers, especially if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season.