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Liverpool and Man Utd Track Juventus Midfield Star Ahead of Summer Window
Interest in Juventus midfielder Khéphren Thuram is gathering pace ahead of the summer transfer window, with Liverpool and Manchester United among the Premier League clubs monitoring his progress. According to Caught Offside, the France international has emerged as one of the most intriguing midfield options available, even though Juventus maintain that he remains central to their long term plans.
Transfer speculation often develops gradually before accelerating suddenly. Thuram’s situation feels like one of those stories quietly building momentum behind the scenes.
Juventus Growth Elevates Midfield Reputation
Thuram’s development since arriving in Turin has been steady and impressive. Once viewed primarily as an energetic presence, he has matured into a well rounded midfielder capable of influencing games in several ways.
Standing 6ft 4in and blessed with natural athleticism, he combines physical authority with a willingness to carry the ball through midfield. Juventus have increasingly relied on him to provide balance between defensive responsibility and attacking transitions.
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His versatility also appeals to prospective buyers. Thuram can operate as a traditional box to box midfielder, sit deeper to protect the back line, or surge forward to support attacks when opportunities arise.
The numbers underline his importance. The 24 year old has made 35 appearances across all competitions this season, a reflection of his growing role within Juventus’ structure.
Premier League Recruitment Focus Intensifies
Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that both Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in signing the French midfielder to strengthen their squad and add depth in their midfield.
For Liverpool, the appeal is obvious. Adding physical presence and ball winning ability in midfield remains a priority as the club refine the balance of their squad. Reports suggest a package worth around €45 million plus bonuses could be explored.
Manchester United’s thinking is slightly different but equally clear. The club are beginning to plan for life beyond Casemiro and Thuram fits the profile of a younger, high energy midfielder capable of anchoring the next phase of their rebuild.
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Arsenal are also monitoring the situation, though their interest appears more cautious at this stage.
Juventus Hold Strong Negotiating Position
Juventus are not under immediate pressure to sell. Thuram is under contract until 2029, giving the Italian club considerable leverage if negotiations develop.
The expected valuation between €65 million and €75 million reflects his growing importance. While Juventus insist he remains integral to their project, the financial realities of elite football mean that few players are entirely beyond reach.
If the coming months bring formal offers, this could become one of the more intriguing midfield transfer stories of the summer.
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For Liverpool supporters, the idea of signing Thuram makes considerable sense. Liverpool’s midfield rebuild has already begun in recent seasons, yet supporters still debate whether the squad possesses enough physical authority and ball recovery in central areas. Thuram’s athletic profile would address exactly that concern.
Fans often appreciate midfielders who can dominate duels and carry the ball through pressure. Thuram appears capable of doing both. The question for Liverpool supporters is whether the club are prepared to meet Juventus’ valuation if it climbs towards €70 million.
Manchester United supporters will view the situation through a different lens. For many at Old Trafford, the coming years feel like a transition period in midfield. Casemiro remains influential, but will be leaving at the end of the season. Thuram fits the age profile and playing style United supporters often call for, energetic, durable and capable of covering large areas of the pitch.
There is also the Premier League factor. Players with Thuram’s blend of power and technical control often adapt well to the pace of English football.
Supporters of both clubs would likely agree on one thing. If this move becomes realistic, it will not stay quiet for long. Midfielders with this profile rarely remain available without attracting serious attention.
🚨 Blow for Bayern, Harry Kane injured!
Bad news for the Bavarians.
After a perfect week and the victory in the Klassiker, Vincent Kompany will have to deal with some bad news for tomorrow night's match.
This Thursday at a press conference, the Belgian coach announced that Harry Kane will be unavailable for the championship match against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
"𝙄𝙩𝙤, 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨, and 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙆𝙖𝙣𝙚 are unavailable. Harry received a blow to the calf and is not yet recovered. It's just a knock, nothing serious for the moment, but he might miss a day before he can join us," he explained.
However, on a positive note, Vincent Kompany also announced the return of Manuel Neuer in goal, who had been injured for several matches.
It remains to be seen whether the English striker will be fit for the Champions League round of 16 between Bayern and Atalanta Bergamo.
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Is England vs India on TV? How to watch T20 World Cup semi-final
Two of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup will battle it out at the semi-final stage as England take on India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Today’s semi-final pits the two pre-tournament favourites against each other with the hosts, India, seeking to reach Sunday’s showpiece as they hope to defend the title they won in 2024.
India finished second in their Super 8s group having pulled off a great escape against the West Indies in their final match with Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 inspiring India to chase down the target of 196 with four balls remaining.
That victory sets them on a collision course with Harry Brook’s England who started the tournament slowly but won all three of their Super 8 matches to top Group B and reach the final four.
When is England vs India?
England vs India will begin at 1.30pm GMT on Thursday 5 March at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the second semi-final live on Sky Sports with coverage beginning at 1pm. A live stream will be available via Sky Go.
Team news
England selected Rehan Ahmed for their final Super 8 match against New Zealand. Ahmed impressed taking two wickets and scoring a vital 19* helping England to a four wicket win. He replaced Jamie Overton for that game and England face a decision on whether to restore the seamer or stick with Ahmed for the semi-final.
India have plenty of strength in depth but could lean towards selecting the same XI that defeated West Indies in what was effectively a quarter-final for them. There are question marks over Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel’s places with Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar and Mohammed Siraj waiting in the wings.
Possible line-ups
England XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
India XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026 payout, purse: How much does each golfer get?
The PGA Tour keeps on rolling.
This week we have the Arnold Palmer Invitational. A smaller field, but still a chance to make some movement on the Tour's Money List.
Here's a look at the purse and total prize money for the third PGA Tour signature event of 2026, the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Who won the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational?
Russell Henley won the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
What's the total purse for the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational?
The total purse for the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational is $20 million.
How much money does the winner make at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational
The winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational receives $4 million, or 20 percent of the total purse.
The field size is 72 players. One, Daniel Bennett, is an amateur, so only 71 players will receive prize money.
Genesis Invitational 2026 prize money payouts
| Position | Earnings |
| 1 | $4,000,000 |
| 2 | $2,200,000 |
| 3 | $1,400,000 |
| 4 | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | $840,000 |
| 6 | $760,000 |
| 7 | $700,000 |
| 8 | $646,000 |
| 9 | $600,000 |
| 10 | $556,000 |
| 11 | $514,000 |
| 12 | $472,000 |
| 13 | $430,000 |
| 14 | $389,000 |
| 15 | $369,000 |
| 16 | $349,000 |
| 17 | $329,000 |
| 18 | $309,000 |
| 19 | $289,000 |
| 20 | $269,000 |
| 21 | $250,000 |
| 22 | $233,000 |
| 23 | $216,000 |
| 24 | $200,000 |
| 25 | $184,000 |
| 26 | $168,000 |
| 27 | $161,000 |
| 28 | $154,000 |
| 29 | $147,000 |
| 30 | $140,000 |
| 31 | $133,000 |
| 32 | $126,000 |
| 33 | $119,000 |
| 34 | $114,000 |
| 35 | $109,000 |
| 36 | $104,000 |
| 37 | $99,000 |
| 38 | $94,000 |
| 39 | $90,000 |
| 40 | $86,000 |
| 41 | $82,000 |
| 42 | $78,000 |
| 43 | $74,000 |
| 44 | $70,000 |
| 45 | $66,000 |
| 46 | $62,000 |
| 47 | $58,000 |
| 48 | $56,000 |
| 49 | $54,000 |
| 50 | $52,000 |
| 51 | $51,000 |
| 52 | $50,000 |
| 53 | $49,000 |
| 54 | $48,000 |
| 55 | $47,000 |
| 56 | $46,000 |
| 57 | $45,000 |
| 58 | $44,000 |
| 59 | $43,000 |
| 60 | $42,000 |
| 61 | $41,000 |
| 62 | $40,000 |
| 63 | $39,000 |
| 64 | $38,000 |
| 65 | $37,000 |
| 66 | $36,000 |
| 67 | $35,000 |
| 68 | $34,000 |
| 69 | $33,000 |
| 70 | $32,000 |
| 71 | $31,000 |
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026: PGA Tour prize money payouts