Thiago Alcantara ‘stood out’ in Champions League says pundit
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Thiago after reportedly agreeing a fee worth a total of £25million for the Champions League winner. The club have flirted with the deal since the beginning of the summer but now they have finally made their move to bring the 29-year-old to Anfield.
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Nathaniel Clyne's No 2 shirt is up for grabs although that would be unconventional for a midfielder.
The No 19 shirt has been available since it was vacated by Sadio Mane ahead of the 2018/19 season.
Adam Lallana's 20 shirt is also vacant following his move to Brighton and Hove Albion on a free transfer.
The No 25 is also an option along with 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Liverpool are set to seal the signing of Thiago in a deal worth around £25m (Image: GETTY)
The future of several stars remains in the balance with three week remaining of the transfer window.
Those include Xherdan Shaqiri, who wears the No 23 and Divock Origi, who dons the 27.
Rhian Brewster could also leave the club on loan or a permanent deal and he wears the No 24.
Marko Grujic's agent recently claimed Liverpool want to keep him until at least January but his No 16 is also a realistic possibility given his lack of first-team opportunities.