Sunderland competes with Nottingham Forest for Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Sunderland is in the mix to sign Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, as reported by Calciomercato. The Black Cats aim to secure the French player during this summer transfer window, facing competition from Nottingham Forest. Thuram, 25, is noted for his strong performances in Serie A last season, where he scored four goals and provided five assists in 45 appearances. His contract with Juventus runs until the summer of 2029, making a transfer challenging for Sunderland without meeting the club's demands. The potential acquisition could enhance Sunderland's midfield under coach Regis Le Bris.
- •Sunderland is pursuing Khephren Thuram amid interest from Nottingham Forest.
- •Thuram recorded four goals and five assists last season for Juventus.
- •He has a contract with Juventus that extends to summer 2029.
- •Signing Thuram could provide depth to Sunderland's midfield.
- •Le Bris may need to give Thuram time to adjust to the Premier League.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Juventus Midfielder: Good Option For Le Bris?
"In a recent report, Calciomercato stated that Sunderland are among the clubs hoping to land Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram. It has been claimed that the Black Cats would have to rival Nottingham ...
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