Liverpool: Thiago Alcantara transfer weighed up by pundit
Liverpool do not have an agreement with Bayern Munich over the transfer of Thiago Alcantara despote claims to the contrary. The Reds are interested in the Spanish midfielder but have not yet reached a solution with the Bundesliga champions.
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Reds hero Steve Nicol has doubts over whether the midfielder will fit in under Jurgen Klopp though.
“I would sign him, don't get me wrong,” Nicol said on ESPN.
“I think he's a great footballer and he can pass the ball. Unfortunately, he just doesn't fit the mould of what Liverpool do in the middle of the park right now.
“Yes, he's got ability, but he also has to have dynamism, he has to have legs, he has to close down quickly, he's got to have energy.
“Those are thing that all those players in the middle of the park for Liverpool have.
“That isn't Alcantara. But at the same time, having a player like that to bring on, he can play in the FA Cup, the League Cup, you can bring him on and give him half an hour to pass the ball around if that's what you need.
“I would sign him, I think he's a quality player. If the money is right, go and get him.”
Liverpool are also working on a new contract for Gini Wijnaldum as the Reds look to continue their dominance next season.
Klopp's side won the Premier League in style beating everyone in dominant fashion despite an interval in the season because of the coronavirus pandemic.