Man United transfer news: Red Devils plan to hijack Liverpool’s €30m move for Thiago

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Man United are planning to get one over rivals Liverpool by swooping in for Jurgen Klopp's long-time target, Thiago Alcantara. Bayern Munich midfield gem is at exit gates at Allianz Arena and has made it clear that he wants to move on and take on a new challenge after refusing to sign a new deal with European champions. Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes that a bid for Thiago will be made within  next few days amid links of a move to Premier League. Despite Liverpool being clear front-runners.to sign Spanish star, Man United have reportedly entered race to bring Thiago to English top flight.

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Football transfer rumours: Thiago to Liverpool in doubt?

According to reports from Sport Bild, Man United are monitoring services of Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara with midfielder available for just €30m (£26.7m) after helping Bayern Munich to ir sixth European Cup. Multiple reports claimed that Liverpool were in pole position to secure services of Thiago as Jurgen Klopp remains a huge admirer of 29-year-old. However, it seems that Reds aren't willing to splash out €30m (£26.7m) on Thiago due to financial ramifications of coronavirus pandemic and fact that his contract expires next year. 

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Liverpool were set to strengn ir squad after winning Premier League title but have only mand to sign left-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos so far. Although it is widely believed that Anfield is a preferred destination for Thiago, Liverpool are yet to make an offer for midfield maestro. Thiago arrived at Bayern Munich in summer of 2013 from Barcelona and has played an integral role for  German giants, winning seven Bundesliga titles and four German Super Cups. 

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Man United transfer news: Thiago to Man United on cards?

Thiago's achievements and performances on pitch have drawn interest from Man United as well. 20-time English champions are reportedly prepared to offload Andreas Periera and Jesse Lingard in order to make room for Thiago. Reports claim that United are planning to hijack Liverpool's move for Thiago as y want ar creative midfielder alongside Bru Fernandes.  

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Thiago transfer news: Bayern CEO confirms departure of midfielder

Earlier this week, Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge spoke to Welt am Sonntag and revealed that he's expecting an offer for Thiago to come in over next few days. 64-year-old said: "It looks like he will leave us this summer and it's sad because he is a great player in big games." Rummenigge previously stated that he will t allow any of his players to leave for free and will be willing to sell Thiago to any club that meets ir valuation for him.

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