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After starring in the Champions League final for Bayern last month, Thiago has been strongly linked with a move to England with any of the North West giants.
No agreement has been reached between either club and the European champions, but Hoeness acknowledges that the player has already agreed to the terms of at least one of the sides.
“We offered [Thiago] A great four-year contract, but at the last minute he changed his mind and told us he wanted a new challenge. Probably have a deal with Liverpool or Manchester United, or with both“Hoesness told Sport1, via @iMiaSanMia
Rumors have claimed that Liverpool are the favorite for the player, but they are unwilling to match the € 30 million price Bayern is asking for.
Hoesness says both parties are just playing by not bidding yet, adding: “Both clubs did not come to us with an offer.
“They are bragging and probably waiting until the last week of the window to make a cheap offer. Bayern must decide whether they want to play this game or stand their ground and keep Thiago.”
A move to Anfield appears to focus on the possible departure of Georginio Wijnaldum. The Dutchman has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, and Thiago would be seen as a replacement.
Jurgen Klopp does not want the Dutchman to move to the Camp Nou and it seems likely that he will stay in Merseyside, which means the Reds would have to sell out to other players to fund a move for the Spanish midfielder.
Having lost former Newcastle player Wijnaldum, Barça themselves could turn their attention to bringing in their former Bayern midfielder.
United’s need for a central midfielder doesn’t seem so great either. Bruno Fernandes completely turned his luck around last season, after joining in January, and Paul Pogba is happy at Old Trafford.
However, Hoeness is clearly confident that the midfielder is ready to move on to the Premier League, so only time will tell where he will finish.
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