Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli has immersed himself in talks with OGC Nice after reaching a preliminary agreement with Khephren Thuram. Initially focused on extending Adrien Rabiot’s contract before it expires on Sunday, Juventus has pivoted its strategy due to stalled negotiations, opting not to wait any longer for the Frenchman.

Giuntoli swiftly identified Khephren Thuram as a key addition to Thiago Motta’s rejuvenated Juventus project. He has already engaged closely with the 23-year-old and his representatives, finalizing terms for a contract in Turin.

Daniele Longo from Calciomercato.com reports that Juventus director Giuntoli is now deeply involved in negotiations with Nice to secure a deal for Khephren Thuram expeditiously, aiming to outmaneuver competition from Roma and Inter.

While Nice is holding out for approximately €25 million for the talented midfielder, Juventus aims to structure a deal around €15 million plus additional incentives. They are also exploring the possibility of including either Moise Kean or Arkadiusz Milik to help offset the overall costs of the transfer.

Khéphren Thuram

Khéphren Thuram-Ulien

Forwarder, Midfielder

France

Age: 23

192 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 27 7 Missed
Minutes 2114 78.3 Avg
Goals 1 0.0 Avg
Assist 1 0.0 Avg
Attempt 49 1.8 Avg
Passes 1098 40.779.5% AvgSucc
Yellow 7 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 27 times for 2114 minutes for Ligue 1.

Khéphren Thuram scored 1 goal for Nice. He procured one assist. He received 7 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 5th in Ligue 1. In the last match Nice drew 2-2 against LOSC Lille.

Nice performance and stats

Nice

Manager: Francesco Farioli
Rank 5th
Win 15
Draw 9
Loss 8
Goals 37-25
Diff 12

Nice is currently 5th in the Ligue 1 with 54 points.

In the last 34 games, it has won 15 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Nice drawn 2-2 against LOSC Lille.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 37 goals and conceding 25.​

Juventus performance and stats

Juventus

Manager: Massimiliano Allegri
Rank 4th
Win 18
Draw 13
Loss 5
Goals 49-28
Diff 21

Juventus is currently 4th in the Serie A with 67 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 19 times, drawn 14 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Juventus won 2-0 against Monza.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 49 goals and conceding 28.​