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Khephren Thuram: Why Liverpool and Europe's biggest clubs are fighting to sign France's young midfield star

It’s fair to say that when it comes to top-level footballers, the Thuram family is as well-stocked as any. Father Lilian, of course, was a World Cup winner with France, and a brilliant defender who represented Monaco, Parma, Juventus and Barcelona with distinction. Eldest son Marcus, meanwhile, is a forward of some note, good enough to play in a World Cup final himself last December, and tipped to play for one of Europe’s big boys when he leaves Borussia Moenchengladbach this summer.

And then there’s the youngest boy, the third of the golden trio. The one named after a pharaoh, who grew up around his dad’s mates, Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi, and who is quietly establishing himself as one of Europe’s most promising and in-demand midfield players.

And with several clubs circling, this looks like it could be a big summer indeed for Khephren Thuram…

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