Release date: Friday, September 11, 2020 12:44 p. m.
Liverpool risk losing by signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcántara to Barcelona if they pursue him with a loose transfer, according to Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk.
The Reds have been chasing midfield for several months, however, until now, they were unwilling to succeed in Bayern’s order worth 30 million euros (27 million pounds).
Liverpool’s summer recruit is left-back Kostas Tsimikas, who joined Olympiacos for 11. 75 million pounds and will upgrade left-back Andy Robertson.
When asked if Thiago would sign for Liverpool this summer, Falk told Empire of the Kop: “Thiago gave an interview to the Spanish national team in which he said he never said he would leave Bayern.
“I think it’s a cry for help. Because so far, a specific offer has not yet been submitted to FC Bayern. I know some of the club’s leaders were irritated by what he said.
“He told his coach Hansi Flick. Se told Hasan Salihamidzic, the sports manager. And now you’re saying something like that in public? I think Thiago overvalued his market price in corona time. “
“Bayern are asking for 30 million euros. So far, no club is willing to pay this amount. But on the express question: yes, I think he’ll move on to Liverpool. FC Barcelona and Manchester United have still made a concrete offer for Bayern ».
There is a possibility that the Reds will signal a loose move to Thiago when his contract expires next summer, but Falk warned against that, he added: “I have also read about this variant. I know how proud you Thiago. Si the club, which promised you a move now, acted this summer, it would be kind of insulting.
“Remember: he turned down a very well-paid four-year contract and negotiated entirely with FC Bayern to sign for this new club.
If Liverpool attack now, the club will have to prepare for Thiago to return to FC Barcelona at the end, when he will no longer collect a moving fee in 2021.
“It would be bitter for Jurgen Klopp. Because Thiago is the player he needs and he may want it for next season. Thiago would be the best thing for Liverpool.
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