Bayern Munich are believed to have given an ultimatum to the Reds over Thiago Alcantara’s transfer situation. The Spanish international is a key target for Liverpool FC this summer, however, he has courted interest from other top clubs across England as well.
Manchester United and Manchester City are also understood to be in the race to sign the 29-year old midfielder after reports last month made note of Thiago’s desire to play in the Premier League before hanging up his boots.
Despite the Bayern star being keen on a move to Anfield, Jurgen Klopp’s side have been reluctant to meet the Bundesliga champions’ price-tag for the player. The German club are insistent on being offered a €30 million bid for the ex-FC Barcelona man.
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However, Liverpool FC’s inability to meet the asking price due to the financial constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have put Bayern Munich in a favorable position to extend a deadline to the Merseyside giants on paying the aforementioned transfer fee.
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Hansi Flick’s side are resigned to losing Thiago in this summer’s transfer window, however, may be forced to sell the player to other clubs who are able to fork out the €30 million fee. As for the Reds’, the coming week will be crucial in regard to the ongoing negotiations with Bayern with the hope of agreeing upon a favorable payment structure for the Spanish midfielder.
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