The race for Inter Milan’s prolific striker Marcus Thuram is heating up, with Arsenal reportedly leading a pack of Premier League giants eyeing a move.
The Gunners have been diligently tracking the 27-year-old Frenchman, and their scouts were on hand to witness his latest strike in a 2-0 Champions League win over Feyenoord on March 5. That goal marked his 15th of the season across all competitions, underlining his red-hot form.
Thuram’s connection to Arsenal runs deep. Legendary former manager Arsene Wenger once likened him to Gunners icon Thierry Henry, praising his intelligence and physicality.
“Thierry Henry had the timing of the smartest footballers… there’s a player who reminds me of him, Marcus Thuram,” Wenger said during Thuram’s time at Borussia Monchengladbach. That endorsement still resonates, and Arsenal’s interest has only grown since.
Reports from TBR Football, echoed in posts on X, confirm that Arsenal aren’t alone in their pursuit. Liverpool and Chelsea are said to have also dispatched scouts to monitor Thuram in recent weeks, setting the stage for a potential transfer tussle.
The Reds could be ready to offload Darwin Nunez in the summer, freeing up space for a new frontman, while the Blues are keen to bolster their attack with competition for Nicolas Jackson, who struggled for goals before a recent injury.
Thuram’s current deal with Inter includes a release clause of 70 million pounds, but the Serie A champions are plotting a move that could change the game.
Sources suggest Inter have opened talks to either hike that fee or scrap the clause altogether, a tactic that would force suitors to dig deeper into their pockets. “Inter is working to lock down Marcus Thuram on a new contract, increased wages, and no release clause,” SempreInter.com reported on March 8. Success in those negotiations could complicate matters for Arsenal and their rivals.
The Gunners’ need for a lethal striker has become glaringly obvious. Their Premier League title hopes have faltered without key attacking stars, and manager Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to reinforce up top. “We need players who can make a difference,” Arteta said earlier this season, a sentiment that now fuels their chase for Thuram.
Inter, meanwhile, has leaned heavily on Thuram’s firepower alongside Lautaro Martinez. The duo’s clinical finishing was on full display against Feyenoord, with Thuram’s smart volley opening the scoring. Post-match, Thuram reflected on his hunger for success, telling SempreInter.com in late February, “I want to relive the feeling of winning the Scudetto with Inter Milan.” That ambition could sway him to stay, especially if Inter’s new contract offer lands.
As the summer window looms, all three clubs are poised to strike, but Inter’s next move could dictate the terms of this high-stakes battle. Football fans are in for a thrilling saga as the action unfolds.
