MANCHESTER UNITED have joined Liverpool in the race to land wantaway Bayern Munich star Thiago, according to reports.
And Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge expects to receive a bid for the £27million-rated midfielder in “the next few days”.
Manchester United are ready to battle Liverpool for the transfer of ThiagoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds seem to be in pole position to sign Thiago.
But respected Norwegian reporter Fredrik A. N. Filtvedt, who works for Dagbladet TV, claims United are now in the mix.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is already believed to be monitoring Ajax star Donny van de Beek ahead of a summer transfer.
Spain star Thiago, 29, has told Bayern he wants out after winning the Champions League this month.
Rummenigge confirmed: “We are expecting an offer from another club in the next few days.
“He told us that at the end of his career, he would like to try something new.”
David Moyes’ United came close to signing Thiago from Barcelona in 2013 but were unable to agree personal terms.
He has since won an astonishing SEVEN successive Bundesliga titles with Bayern.
Solskjaer faces a battle to sign Thiago as it is believed he is keen to play for Klopp’s Premier League champions.
And the ex-Borussia Dortmund manager is a big fan, having said last month: “Thiago Alcantara is a great player, but also a Bayern Munich player.
“That’s actually all there is to say. There’s nothing to say! I have no idea who will play for me next year, there is nothing to say at the moment.”
Meanwhile, Van de Beek was left out of Ajax’s squad to face Eintracht Frankfurt in a friendly yesterday amid speculation over his future.
The Dutch midfielder, 23, has been linked with moves to United, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
He was close to agreeing a £47m move to Madrid before lockdown and is now said to be waiting on interest from Barcelona.
Manchester United are also linked with a transfer for Ajax star Donny van de BeekCredit: Getty – Contributor
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
