THIAGO ALCANTARA is reportedly ready to snub Manchester United and sign for Liverpool.
But Bayern Munich are refusing to budge on their £27million asking price.
Thiago wants to join Liverpool over Man Utd – but Bayern Munich still want £27mCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Mohamed Bouhafsi claims midfield ace Thiago, 29, has told Bayern he intends to leave this summer despite landing a Bundesliga and Champions League double.
Liverpool have been strongly linked with a move over the past month.
And it’s reckoned Thiago could arrive as a replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum, who is wanted by Barcelona.
However, Man Utd made a last-gasp move for Thiago despite already agreeing a £40m deal for Ajax’s Donny van de Beek.
It’s reckoned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants more reinforcements after securing a third-place finish last season.
But Thiago apparently has his heart set on Anfield after holding talks with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.
And United will have to look elsewhere for a new playmaker.
However, Liverpool are apparently still some way off Bayern’s £27m valuation.
The Germans know that Thiago is desperate to play for Klopp.
They will not accept a lower fee from Liverpool for the Spain international.
And with the new Premier League campaign less than two weeks away, it seems that negotiations are at a stalemate.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
