Liverpool are plotting a move to sign French midfielder Khephren Thuram this summer.
Jurgen Klopp is set to strengthen his midfield department when the transfer window re-opens, with James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita all set to leave the club at the end of June. Arthur will also return to Juventus at the end of his disastrous season-long loan spell.
However, Klopp and new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke are moving to try and seal their top targets early. Liverpool confirmed the appointment of German Schmadtke on Tuesday morning after the departure of Julian Ward and his role is to ensure the Reds get their recruitment right in the short-term.