Liverpool are reportedly trying to signal Thiago Alcantara within the coming week.
The Reds have been closely linked with the midfielder however their valuation is round £7million aside from Bayern Munich’s asking value.
getty
The Solar writes that private phrases have already been agreed after discussions between Thiago and Liverpool opened following Bayern’s Champions League last triumph.
Argentinian outlet Varsky Sports activities reviews that Liverpool will discover themselves one other week to discover a resolution with Bayern.
The report additionally claims Liverpool’s favorite path to finishing the deal is by utilizing further bonuses and clauses to bump up the cash.
The Spain worldwide, 29, reportedly mentioned goodbye to teammates after Bayern received their sixth European crown final weekend.
getty
Nonetheless, Bayern head coach Hansi Flick has beforehand mentioned Thiago’s subsequent vacation spot is up within the air.
Flick mentioned: “I simply thanked him for our time collectively, identical to I did each different participant.
“I don’t know and he doesn’t know but both.
“As a result of all of us targeted on this Champions League last. I feel we should watch for what the next days will convey.”
Liverpool are because of get their Premier League title defence beneath method after they face Leeds on September 12 – a match you possibly can hearken to LIVE on talkSPORT, kick-off 5:30pm.
Manchester City are understood to be entrance runners to signal Lionel Messi, a transfer that might certainly make Pep Guardiola’s aspect favourites to win the title.
However Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool signing Thiago could be higher than Man City getting Messi.
He informed talkSPORT: “I feel it’s City or Liverpool [for the title].
“Manchester United have loads of potential within the gamers they have however I nonetheless suppose they’re a 12 months away. Chelsea with the brand new signings will presumably want a 12 months to get everybody on the identical track sheet.
“So I do suppose it’s between City and Liverpool. And if Liverpool get Thiago from Bayern Munich, I feel it’s executed.
“That may be a higher signing than Messi going to Man City.”
