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Graeme Souness, former Liverpool FC star (Photo: Sky Sports)
Graeme Souness has urged Liverpool FC to seek to close a deal to sign Thiago Alcántara from Bayern Munich this summer because the midfielder would be “perfect” for the Reds.
The Reds have been strongly linked to a move to bring the Spanish international midfielder to Anfield this summer, as Jurgen Klopp considers strengthening his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Thiago’s situation at Bayern Munich has been a topic of conversation as his contract with the German club expires at the end of this season.
However, despite all the speculation, Liverpool FC appear to be no closer to completing a deal for Thiago this summer.
The Reds have been relatively quiet in the summer transfer window so far, and Liverpool FC have only completed a deal to bring left-back Kostas Tsimikas to Anfield from Olympiakos to date.
Liverpool FC legend Souness has voiced his belief that the Reds should act to strengthen their squad this summer as they prepare to embark on the defense of the Premier League title.
Speaking in an interview quoted by the London Evening Standard, Souness said: “The perfect time to sign players is when they don’t have to be an instant hit, but can be phased in gradually.
“That is why I am disappointed that Liverpool did not do it while they are reigning Premier League and world champions.
“That worked well with people like Fabinho and Robertson, who came to the fore after spending several months learning the system and were able to lie down without being the center of attention.
“Thiago Alcántara, the Bayern Munich midfielder, would be perfect because he works very well but he also has technical talent.
“He’s 29, but he still has a couple of years left, maybe three, at the highest level he has left.”
Liverpool FC will begin their Premier League campaign with a home game against newly promoted Leeds United on Saturday night.
The Reds will then face Chelsea FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Everton in their first handful of games in the new Premier League campaign.
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