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No matter what happens for the rest of this season, Liverpool has plenty to think about in all areas before the summer — a big task lies ahead for whoever replaces Julian Ward as sporting director. READ MORE: ' If Matip was to leave, he would be the most difficult to replace. So far this season, Thuram has 10 goals and three assists in 17 Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Mönchengladbach (13 goals and four assists in 19 games in all competitions).

Thuram is experienced, proven and fast, and has only missed one game this season through injury. For no transfer fee, could take on the fifth-attacker role for a couple of seasons before being sold for a profit. With plenty of their budget needing to be spent on their midfield, signing Thuram on a free transfer would refresh the forward line without splashing out a penny on a transfer fee.