Manchester City make ‘very concrete move’ for player – Rafaela Pimenta could help move happen

On December 2nd, TV Play reported Juventus have to be wary about Manchester City in the chase for OGC Nice’s Khéphren Thuram.

The midfielder is on the sidelines with a knee injury and is expected to return next week.

A latest report from TV Play states Pep Guardiola has specifically requested Manchester City sign the 22-year-old.

The manager believes he has the right profile to further improve the FIFA Club World Cup winners’ squad. Therefore, Manchester City have made a ‘very concrete move’ and are aiming to secure his services as early as January.

The France international’s deal lasts until 2025 and the report states the Ligue 1 side, who are demanding €40m, aren’t ready to offer a discount. The Old Lady are having problems meeting this request, while it wouldn’t be an issue for Manchester City.

It’s explained that the Premier League winners are willing to satisfy Nice’s demands for the player.

Thuram’s agent Rafaela Pimenta also manages Manchester City star Erling Haaland. TV Play state the Citizens’ good ties with the representative would favour Guardiola’s side in a potential deal for the Nice star.

Juve, for their part, seem to have given up on the possibility of acquiring the Frenchman’s signature.