Didi Hamann believes would “make sense” if Thiago Alcantara were to move to Liverpool this summer.
The Reds continue to be linked with a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder, who is thought to be available for around £30m.
However, the ECHO understands the club have no plans of making a move for the player at this present time.
The fee of around £30m is likely to be large a price to pay for a player nearing 30, especially in these financially challenging times.
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Despite this, Hamann reckons that the most likely outcome is for Thiago to join Liverpool this summer.
“At 29, he doesn’t quite fit the profile of the Reds’ purchasing policy,” Hamann told Abendzeitung, via Sport Witness.
“Nevertheless, a transfer would make sense in my eyes, because Jürgen Klopp has more workhorses in his midfield with Henderson, Fabinho and Keita and could use a filigree technician like Thiago well.
“On the other hand, he had a Bavaria contract ready for signature. I would be surprised if he didn’t have a lot to offer. Otherwise, you won’t reject it.”
“That (€25-30m) would be a very good deal in Corona times, Liverpool certainly wants to keep the price down.
“Thiago certainly has brilliant moments; I like to watch him. But the hard facts are: Bayern was never in a Champions League final with him.
“The bottom line is still the most likely option for me is that he goes to Liverpool.”
