If we get him, no way we're getting Koopmeiners as well. Yeah, I understand different players and all that shit but financially, it doesn't make sense..
Seems we decided to go for two midfielders (Luiz + Thuram) for the price of one? (Koopmeiners)
I have some hope. Especially if Rabiot leaves, Thuram would not cost us alot, especially if the rumours about 15-18 million is right (doubt it).
25 million euros seems more realistic (could even be more but let's say 25 million euros. 5 year contract salary of 3 million a year (6 before tax even less with the tax relief for players from outside italy)
Thuram would cost us 11 million euros/season that's cheaper then Rabiot.
Koopmeiners I believe will have a more offensive role, even if we don't play 4-2-3-1 every game I can see us going for Koopmeiners because he would be our Lewis Ferguson.
For me Thuram, Douglas Luiz would not rule out Koopmeiners.
Also we will sell alot more, Soule? Hujisen? Kean, Mckennie?, Chiesa? So I think it's realistic to go for all of them.
Especially if Rabiot leaves, Thuram would be cheaper then Rabiot.