In a surprising turn of events, Arsenal are set to challenge Liverpool FC for securing Thiago Alcantara’s signing in this summer’s transfer window. The Reds are poised to seal the transfer of the Spanish international, according to reports.
The Gunners’ desire to make a move for the Bayern Munich star midfielder stems from speculation that current midfielders at the club, Lucas Torreira, and Mohamed Elneny, are tipped to exit the Emirates Stadium ahead of the upcoming season.
Moreover, Mikel Arteta would not be able to call upon the services of Thiago’s Spanish national teammate Dani Ceballos, with the latter’s loan spell at the North London outfit having expired at the end of last season.
However, the asking price for the 29-year old Thiago by the German giants is a concern for Arsenal too, reports suggest. The FA Cup winners are hoping that Bayern Munich will lower their price-tag for the Spaniard to around £18 million from the initial demand of £23 million.
Liverpool FC are confident of finalizing their approach for the player later this week after Bayern Munich’s Champions League campaign came to a positive conclusion over the weekend. Thiago is understood to be wanting a move to the Anfield giants to play under Jurgen Klopp and is likely to snub interest from Arsenal in him.
