By Andy Jones.
Thiago Alcantara has been closely associated with Liverpool throughout the summer, and reports continue to circulate on the rumor of the move, the foreigner from Spain remaining at Bayern Munich as is.
The most recent German reports hint that Thiago has been granted an extended leave of absence, which would possibly recommend that he also have time to negotiate his next move.
Thiago is a new challenge and the Bavarian club have valued the midfielder at around £ 30 million. These fees seem to have been deemed too high in the Anfield hierarchy, especially for a player reaching 30 years and especially for one whose current contract expires in 2021.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which owns Liverpool, has adhered to a strict policy of not spending too much on older players, no matter how smart they are.
Liverpool’s fans are in a position to welcome the Spaniard with open arms. He is considered able to take the club to the next level, if that is imaginable given his recent success. Klopp’s appearance has racked up 196 problems in two Premier League seasons, and anyone will hardly place him to locate weakness in his ranks.
Thiago, however, would be offering the Reds an option for midfield, not only able to play as a deep midfielder, however, his passes and technical talents mean he is also capable, if not better, more forward, where his qualifications may be. used to make an effective effect on the last third.
“Thiago can play three, 4 or positions in the middle of the field,” Pep Guardiola said, when current Manchester City manager signed Thiago from Barcelona to lead Bayern in 2013.
Guardiola, speaking to the official Bundesliga website, added: “It has a lot of quality, especially its mentality. He thinks anything’s possible, he’s not afraid. An endorsement of one of the most productive coaches in the world is in fact a great compliment. “.
Liverpool’s current generation of midfielders, as they are, has been described as tireless and hard-working, but has never been seen as technical players capable of unlocking a defence.
Thiago is just that and more. He had a 90. 5% good fortune in the Bundesliga and controlled an average of 3 good and lucky dribbles consistent with the game. For Liverpool, Georginio Wijnaldum has a higher passing finishing touch (90. 8%) and Naby Keita comes close to Thiago’s ability to advance. with the ball at the feet and open the defenses.
In addition to the Spaniard’s ability to pass and create, he will bring an invaluable delight to a Liverpool team to protect their Premier League crown. Thiago has won seven league titles in Germany and recently lifted the Champions League after Bayern defeated Paris Saint-Germain of France in the last. end of the month.
Liverpool’s move politics this summer, and ultimately the option to sign Thiago, seem to count on Wijnaldum’s resolve on his future.
The Dutch foreigner will have a contract next summer and is drawing the attention of his former national team coach, now Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman. The Liverpool board has told Klopp that they want to get rid of a midfielder before freeing up budget to bring in Thiago.
Klopp should talk to Wijnaldum about the Dutchman’s long career today and Liverpool enthusiasts are hopeful that this factor will be solved one way or another. Fans would love to see the club load upgrading any of their winning Premier League squads, however, FSG seems to be looking for this one.
It turns out that Liverpool’s board of directors made the decision not to spend money this summer beyond that generated through player sales. Liverpool enthusiasts have made their voices heard on social media because the anfield hierarchy, at least for now, does not seem to need to buy players in the existing monetary climate caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transfer goals Timo Werner and Kai Havertz had been connected in the past with a move to Anfield, and Klopp was a passionate admirer of his two compatriots. Werner and Havertz were later bought through Chelsea for £ 45 million and £ 71 million, respectively, moving fees the Merseyside club was unwilling to pay.
It is a perception that also turns out to be an obstacle to any deal with Thiago.
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