Liverpool great Jamie Carragher believes his old club will do a deal for Thiago Alcantara “on their terms” this summer.
Thiago has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks, and is understood to be keen on moving away from the Allianz Arena.
The 29-year-old is about to enter the final year of his contract with the six-time Champions League winners but has been valued at around £30m.
With Gini Wijnaldum being linked with Barcelona this summer, Thiago has been tipped as an ideal replacement in Jurgen Klopp’s midfield should the Dutchman choose to leave.
And Carragher believes that although Liverpool may put off the transfer due to Thiago's age, he still expects a deal to be completed before the window closes.
“The only worry that might put Liverpool off is Thiago’s age – but I think the signing will still happen,” he told The Mirror.
“Liverpool have a few players in the squad around 28 or 29 and that’s why the deal will have to be on their terms – maybe nearer £20m.
“What Thiago does is add something different to what Liverpool have in midfield.
“The midfielders all do a brilliant job but are quite similar. It would be nice to have someone who can control the game more. It would be nice if they had a bit extra technically.
“I think a move will probably happen towards the end of the window.”
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