Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Khephren Thuram, with the Nice midfielder emerging as a potential target for the club during this summer's transfer window.
The Red Devils have sold Fred to Fenerbahce, while Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay are both being linked with moves away from Old Trafford before the end of the market.
Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat is still believed to be Man United's leading target in central midfield, with the Morocco international being heavily linked with a switch to Erik ten Hag's side.
However, according to Get French Football News, Thuram is also admired, with the midfielder being scouted by the Red Devils during Nice's Ligue 1 clash against Lille on Friday night.
The scout is also believed to have watched Jean-Clair Todibo, with the Frenchman being identified as a potential replacement for Harry Maguire this summer.
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Nice head coach Francesco Farioli admitted last week that he could not guarantee that both Thuram and Todibo would remain at the club beyond the end of the transfer window.
"I also have two vice-captains Khephren Thuram and Jean-Clair Todibo who are among the best players in the team," the newly-appointed manager told reporters.
"We would like both players to stay until the end of the season. But the reality of the transfer window escapes me. We'll see what happens. As long as they're here, I'm enjoying having them."
Thuram has also been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, and the Reds are still believed to be keeping a close eye on any developments surrounding his future.
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The 22-year-old started his professional career at Monaco before moving to Nice in 2019, and he has represented his current side on 139 occasions in all competitions, scoring eight goals and registering 11 assists.
Last season, the Frenchman made 48 appearances for Nice, scoring twice and providing eight assists.
Meanwhile, the midfielder played 57 minutes of his team's 1-1 draw with Lille on Friday night, with a Man United scout allegedly watching him and Todibo in action.
Man United have already made three signings during this summer's transfer window, boosting their squad with the arrivals of Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund.
However, it is expected that a centre-back and central midfielder will arrive before the end of the market, as Ten Hag looks to put together a squad capable of challenging on all fronts this season.
Matt Law
