A ‘massive’ new record should alert Liverpool to a transfer chance, but Manchester United might block it due to persistent interest following a failed summer transfer.
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Khéphren Thuram of Nice was extensively linked with a move to Liverpool during the summer transfer window, but no agreement was reached.
The Reds allegedly held ‘discussions’ regarding a potential transfer but finally decided it was ‘too expensive’ due to the transfer fee and salary demands, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano (via the Born n’ Red YouTube channel).
Thuram might not make it to Anfield after agreements for Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch joined players like Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott in Liverpool’s number eight ranks.
nd pay attention to his teammate after he broke a Ligue 1 record in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Metz.
Opta Jean reports that center-back Jean-Clair Todibo touched the ball an astounding 188 times throughout the game, which is a record high since the organization began gathering data in 2006/07.
After the game, manager Francesco Farioli referred to it as a “huge” accomplishment, but Todibo also broke former PSG player Thiago Motta’s record for passes attempted with a remarkable 181, completing 165 of them (per ESPN).
As you might expect with those record-breaking numbers, Todibo ranks extremely well in the ball-playing measures, making him appear to be the ideal contemporary defender. With 681 touches, which is a record for him, he has moved up to seventh position in the Ligue 1 standings this season. His 4,010 yards of total progressive throwing distance has him in eighth place, and his 1,610 yards of total progressive running distance have him in fourth. Todibo is crucial to Nice’s build-up because he can move the ball forward into danger himself or begin attacks with clever passing from deep positions.
