Liverpool have opened negotiations with French membership OGC Nice to debate the signing of Khephren Thuram as Jurgen Klopp begins an entire overhaul of his midfield. Reports in France counsel the Reds have made their first try and signal the highly-rated midfielder from the Ligue 1 outfit, with Thuram already addressing his future having been made conscious of hypothesis linking with a transfer to the Premier League.

Klopp has already determined to let three midfielders depart this summer season, with Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner all heading for the exit when their contracts expire on June 30 respectively.

And the German boss is losing no time find replacements for the outgoing trio, with 22-year-old Thuram earmarked as a possible signing this summer season.

The France worldwide has made an enormous impression within the French league this season and was named in Ligue 1's staff of the 12 months. Liverpool have clearly taken discover of his performances, with L'Equipe reporting talks have been 'ongoing for weeks' and formal discussions are actually going down with Nice to debate a deal.

It is believed Nice maintain the younger midfielder in excessive regard after scoring twice and registering 4 assists in 35 video games this season, with a reported price ticket of €60m making an attempt to keep at bay events.

Liverpool have a knack of with the ability to negotiate from positions of energy and safe prime expertise for cheap charges. But it might be troublesome to persuade Thuram - the son of Les Bleus icon Lillian Thuram - to go away the French Riveria-based membership primarily based on his current feedback.

When quizzed on curiosity from groups in signing him this summer season, Thuram informed L'Equipe: “I need to progress, be on the pitch, have enjoyable. For now, I’m at Nice, and that’s going very effectively.

"I really like the club, so I still see myself at Nice. I am happy at Nice. There are rumours, I hear them, but I’m happy at Nice and I hope to grow with this club."

Liverpool had despatched scouts to run the rule over Thuram and have been reportedly impressed along with his shows at Nice. But given his reluctance to go away, it stays to be seen whether or not a deal could be pushed by means of.

Klopp is already near sealing his first signing of the summer season, with a transfer for Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister understood to be close.

The Seagulls have all however confirmed the Argentine shall be bought this summer season, with Liverpool combating Chelsea and Manchester City for the £75m-rated midfielder.

England midfielder Mason Mount has additionally been closely linked with a high-profile change to Anfield as Klopp seems to herald the brand new era of Liverpool gamers after lacking out on Champions League qualification.