Aston Villa and Newcastle United have received a boost in their pursuit of Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram.
Things haven’t really gone according to plan for Marcus Thuram this season. The French international hasn’t been an undisputed starter for Inter Milan this season, and his performances on the pitch have also suffered. As a result, the Italian giants are seriously considering cashing in on him.
Aston Villa and Newcastle United have emerged as two of the biggest contenders for his signature, and they do have a massive boost in their pursuit as Thuram could be available for a discounted fee. According to Corriere dello Sport via SportWitness, Inter are willing to sanction his departure for €70 million.
Thuram joined the Italian giants from Borussia Monchengladbach on a free transfer in the summer of 2023. He has been an integral part of their first team ever since and has done wonders for both club and country. However, things haven’t been that great for him this season.
Francesco Pio Esposito’s sensational rise has forced the 28-year-old to share game time with the youngster. While he has been involved in 36 matches, Thuram has racked up just over 2,200 minutes with 17 goal contributions to his name.
While those are decent numbers, the French forward hasn’t been at his absolute best. With him struggling, Inter are now reportedly ready to cash in on him. Since Pio Esposito is likely to have more game time next season, things could go from bad to worse for Thuram.
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As a result, the Serie A outfit considers this summer an ideal time to let go of the former Monchengladbach player. While he has a release clause worth €85 million, Inter are ready to sell him for €70 million.
The discounted price tag is a boost for clubs like Aston Villa and Newcastle, who have been keeping tabs on him for some time. They have already made initial contact and could launch a move this summer.
Both Unai Emery and Eddie Howe like strikers who drift wide and drop deep to link up with teammates, making Thuram an ideal fit for their setup. Since he is only 28, he has his prime years ahead of him, so it would certainly make sense to invest in him.
While they want €70 million, the price could go down further depending on negotiations. Since Inter had an early exit from the Champions League, his sale could actually ease a lot of financial pressure as well.
