Manchester United targets Khephren Thuram over Mateus Fernandes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Manchester United is prioritizing the signing of midfielder Khephren Thuram from Juventus this summer. United previously eyed Elliot Anderson but faced high demands from Nottingham Forest. Now they are also considering Mateus Fernandes, though West Ham is reportedly asking £80 million. Thuram could be available for around £35 million due to Juventus' financial constraints. The club has already secured Ederson from Atalanta for £38.8 million.
- •United aims to strengthen midfield with Khephren Thuram and Ederson.
- •Thuram available for approximately £35 million.
- •High price tags for premier players challenge United's transfer strategy.
- •Mateus Fernandes remains a secondary option for United.
- •Juventus under pressure after failing to qualify for Champions League.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Why United should sign Khephren Thuram ahead of Mateus Fernandes
"Manchester United’s attempts to sign Premier League-proven midfielders have been met with exorbitant price-tags.Initially this summer, Elliot Anderson was United’s dream midfield target, but Notti...
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