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Stewart Robson has backed Liverpool’s search for Thiago Alcantara, stating that it would “add something different” to Premier League champions Jurgen Klopp.
Thiago to Anfield is possibly he The summer transfer saga in England so far and there could be a breakthrough for the Reds shortly.
Liverpool are reportedly reluctant to shell out £ 27 million on a player they could sign a pre-contract deal for in January, after entering the final year of their contract with Bayern Munich.
But according to the German media Abend Zeitung, Klopp and Michael Edwards be sign the player this summer.
The Barcelona academy graduate just won the Champions League with Bayern, and the former Arsenal player Robson believes he could operate in various midfield roles if he made it to Anfield, perhaps even in the same position as captain Jordan Henderson or Fabinho. to a little deeper.
He told ESPN: “I think Thiago would be a great player to strengthen his squad. I would add something different. Someone said he would be a great endorsement for Henderson, but he would be way ahead of Henderson.
“He would be his main man in midfield. He could even play the role that Fabinho plays in terms of dictating the play and choosing those passes, just as he did with Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
You can definitely understand Liverpool’s reluctance to spend that money.
Yes, they certainly have the funds available, but it’s not a smart business decision to spend that amount on a player that they could sign for free in five months or so.
That said, it’s important that the Reds don’t rest on their laurels, because Chelsea are spending like there’s no tomorrow, potentially positioning themselves for a Premier League title bid, and Manchester City could have a certain Lionel Messi. coming to Eastlands, so if Liverpool feel Thiago is an important player in keeping Klopp’s team ahead of their rivals, then they have to pull the trigger.
In other news, the Sky insider describes Leeds United’s target of £ 14 million as ‘the special’