Liverpool in Khephren Thuram's race against time in which Chelsea will play a major role

Liverpool will have to move if they hope to sign Khephren Thuram this summer. The Frenchman is highly regarded by several clubs, including big spender PSG, who would make a move towards the Nice midfielder if Chelsea beat them in the race to sign Manuel Ugarte.

According to , PSG sporting adviser Luis Campos highly values ​​the 22-year-old and sees him as the perfect contingency plan if they are unable to secure the services of prime target Ugarte. PSG and Chelsea have made their initial offers for the Uruguay international, with the French giants ready to shell out an extra £2.6million a year in wages.

But, the , say Ugarte is much more keen on moving to Stamford Bridge. Should Ugarte choose to follow his heart, PSG will likely turn their attention to Liverpool target Thuram.

The lure of more money may not be able to turn Ugarte's head, but there is a chance that Thuram will be interested, especially given his familiarity with Ligue 1 football.< /p>

Liverpool have already opened negotiations with the player as they seek a midfield overhaul this summer. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner are all set to leave Anfield in the coming weeks to make room for new signings.

The Reds are apparently impressed with the player's consistency, physicality and work-rate, qualities which are seriously lacking in their current talent pool.

However, Thuram recently told the assembled media that he was 'happy' at Nice and doesn't seem in any rush to leave anytime soon. "I want to progress, be on the pitch, have fun. For now, I'm in Nice, and it's going very well, I like the club a lot, so I still see myself in Nice," he said. -he declared.

"I'm happy at Nice. There are rumours, I hear about it, but I'm happy at Nice and I hope to grow with this club."