Man Utd, Newcastle on Alert as PSG Look to Win High-Profile Transfer Race for Juventus Star | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain have an impressive midfield, but this summer, the capital club could be looking at a different profile of player than what they already have in their ranks.

One key weakness that the Parisian midfield have is height as the 6-foot-2 Fabián Ruiz is the tallest of the group. As a result, the newly crowned Ligue 1 champions could be looking to and another player with height.

Enter the six-foot-four Khéphren Thuram, who is currently at Juventus but played six years at OGC Nice. With PSG securing top talents from France’s top flight, perhaps they might feel inclined to pursue a player that got away from them.

Could PSG be ready to add height to their squad this summer?

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According to Tutto Juve (h/t GOAL), PSG are among the clubs most eager to land Thuram. But things aren’t so straightforward for the Parisian club. Juventus have no intention of letting him go easily, especially since his potential is widely recognized within the club. And now, competition from the Premier League has seriously heated up.

The Italian outlet reports that top English clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle have recently expressed interest and even taken concrete steps toward a possible move. That kind of attention has already started pushing Thuram’s market value higher—his initial price tag might end up doubling as a result.

This sudden surge in demand complicates things for PSG, which may struggle to match a potential bidding war. Still, the French giants are keeping close tabs on the situation, knowing that things at Juventus could shift and open the door to an opportunity.