Before signing Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool was extensively connected with a move for Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram.
The Reds had a huge exodus of midfielders this summer, with James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all leaving when their contracts expired.
Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have left for the Saudi Pro League, where they will play for Al Ettifaq and Al Ittihad, respectively.
As a result, Jurgen Klopp was obliged to enter the transfer market, where he added midfielders Alexis MacAllister, Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch to his arsenal.
However, while Thuram appeared to be the Reds’ top target, the Merseyside club decided to go elsewhere.
It was initially assumed that Liverpool had abandoned their pursuit because to the Premier League’s tough homegrown criteria, which require a club to register at least eight homegrown players in their first team roster for the 2023/24 season.
However, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano later said that Liverpool dropped their interest in him solely because he was too expensive.
Since then, the player has spoken out about his aborted move to Anfield, emphasizing that it was his own decision to continue his career with Nice.
“I think I’ve started the season well,” he told journalists (via Get French Football News).
“Of course, the team has had a fantastic start to the season.” I’ve improved certain parts of my game. In light of what transpired during the transfer window, I opted to remain.
“I wanted to continue progressing at Nice and as a player at this club.” To be honest, being associated with all of these clubs made me pleased. It demonstrates that I’m doing the right things, but as I already stated, I knew I wanted to be here.”
