Allan Saint-Maximin is hopeful that Liverpool goal Marcus Thuram will as an alternative be part of him at Newcastle.
Each golf equipment, together with Manchester United, have each been linked with the Borussia Monchengladbach and France star, who’s out of contract on the finish of the season.
Chatting with the Shields Gazette, Saint-Maximin admitted he is hopeful the Magpies can signal his French compatriot.
Newcastle are mentioned to be eager on signing Marcus Thuram from Borussia Monchengladbach
Thuram got here on in its place as France narrowly missed out on retaining the World Cup
When requested about Thuram, he mentioned: ‘He is a superb participant and I hope we have now an opportunity to take him right here. I used to be so glad for him [to play at the World Cup].’
Saint-Maximin is shut associates with Thuram, having performed youth soccer at Boulogne-Billancourt alongside him in addition to representing France collectively at Beneath-17, Beneath-20 and Beneath-21 degree.
The Newcastle winger has additionally opened up on talking to Thuram about what life in Newcastle is like.
Allan Saint-Maximin hopes Thuram will snub Liverpool and as an alternative be part of him at Newcastle
He added: ‘Yeah, I might be sincere, I’ve chatted with him. For me, he’s an excellent participant.
‘I’ve identified this man a very long time. I’ve been taking part in soccer with him once I was very younger. I do know all his household. He has nice mother and father. He’s an unbelievable man.’
Thuram got here off the bench to assist France drive extra-time in Sunday’s World Cup remaining as he set-up Kylian Mbappe’s second objective.
Les Bleus although went on to lose on penalties following an exhilarating 3-3 draw.
Thuram, son of 1998 World Cup winner Lilian, has been in fantastic kind in Germany this season, scoring 13 targets throughout 17 appearances.
Jurgen Klopp could possibly be eager to herald a ahead with Luis Diaz set to be out for a number of months
With the participant getting into the ultimate six months of his contract, there have been reviews that he could possibly be accessible for simply £10.5million throughout the January window.
Liverpool could possibly be searching for a ahead participant like Thuram, resulting from Luis Diaz’s damage that can hold him out for a lot of months.
Newcastle are presently forward of Jurgen Klopp’s aspect in third within the Premier League desk – simply seven factors off leaders Arsenal following an excellent begin to the season.
