Tottenham Hotspur were reportedly interested in signing Khephren Thuram during the summer transfer window.
According to TBR football, they approached the Italian giants for the 24-year-old midfielder, but Juventus turned it down. The Italian outfit views him as an ‘untouchable’ asset, and they are unwilling to sanction his departure.
Graeme Bailey claims: “Comolli believes he has something special, and he is getting calls – we know that, but they have no interest in letting either of these two go, they are both deemed as ‘untouchable’ by Juve at this point.”
Spurs could use Khephren Thuram
Tottenham were not the only club keen on him, and Arsenal were interested in the player as well. It will be interesting to see if the London clubs decide to come back for Thuram in future. There is no doubt that he is a talented midfielder with a bright future, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for both teams.
Tottenham need more quality and depth in the middle of the park. The 24-year-old will drive, technical ability and control to the side. He has the quality to succeed in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact at Tottenham.
Do Arsenal really need Thuram?
Meanwhile, Arsenal have already invested in multiple quality midfielders, and it would be quite surprising if they decided to make a move for the French midfielder. He needs to play regularly, and Arsenal might not be able to provide him with that platform. The move to Tottenham would be more favourable for him.
It will be interesting to see if the Italian outfit is prepared to consider selling the player in future. It is fair to assume that any move might have to wait until the summer window. Juventus will not want to lose a key player in the middle of the season in January.
Tottenham have done well to improve their team, but they need more depth in the middle of the park, and a 24-year-old could be the final piece of the puzzle for them.