Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick has dropped a major hint that Thiago is on his way to the Premier League this summer amid strong links with Liverpool.
The Spanish midfielder, 29, is thought to be keen on joining the Reds as he prepares to leave the German champions.
Thiago looks set to leave Bayern this summer
Hansi Flick wants Thiago to stay
With one year remaining on his current deal, Bayern chiefs have admitted Thiago will probably leave this summer to avoid losing him for free.
Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the Spain international and Bayern manager Flick has suggested the Premier League is Thiago’s most likely destination.
Flick said in an interview with Sport1: I can understand when a player thinks about a move.
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Thiago has played for FC Barcelona in Spain and for FC Bayern München in Germany. If he wants to play in the Premier League now, I totally understand.
But it would be a pity, because Thiago gives us that certain extra.
That’s why I’d like to keep him for the next few years as a coach, but that’s life. It goes on.
German outlet Kicker reports that Liverpool must sell before they can buy Thiago.
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Bayern are apparently holding out for £32m, and Anfield chiefs insist those funds must be acquired from player sales.
Fenway Sports Group, the majority stakeholders at Liverpool, have warned that funds will not be readily available amid the financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Klopp said in June: Covid has of course influenced both sides with ins and outs, that is completely normal.
It’s just not likely that it will be the most busy summer in the world.”