Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is keen for Khephren Thuram to move to Anfield this summer and has pledged to help his friend continue his development.
Despite signing Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton in a deal Mail Sport understands to be worth £35million, Jurgen Klopp is keen on further strengthening his midfield.
Thuram - the son of France great Lilian - has been heavily linked in recent weeks, although his club, Nice, are unlikely to want to part with their prized asset.
A fee of around £52m has also been touted, although Anfield figures are open to investing after a mixed season last time out saw them miss out on the top four.