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Liverpool FC could increase their interest in signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in the January transfer window instead of this summer, according to Sky Sports News reporter Kaveh Solhekol.
The Reds have been strongly linked with a move to bring the Spanish midfielder to Anfield this summer, as Jurgen Klopp looks to add to his squad before next season.
Liverpool FC have been linked to a number of potential signings this summer, but have only reached an agreement so far to bring in left-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiakos.
Thiago is rated as one of the best midfielders in European football and played a key role in helping Bayern Munich win the Champions League last season.
However, because his contract expires next summer, the player could speak with foreign clubs and sign a pre-contract agreement in January.
Now, Sky Sports News Journalist Solhekol has suggested that Liverpool FC are in no rush to close a deal with Thiago this summer and that it may be in their interest to wait until the new year.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Solhekol said: “He [Thiago] He said a few days ago that his future would be fixed this week.
“In addition, in the press conference he gave a few days ago, he said that he had not left and said that he was going to leave Bayern.
“He seemed to suggest that they were stories that journalists were making up, but look, it is clear that he has told Bayern that he wants to leave. There was a contract extension on the table for him to sign, at the last minute he decided not to sign.
“He is out of contract next summer and has told Bayern that he wants a new challenge. Many people think that is in the Premier League with Liverpool. However, we know that Barcelona is also interested in signing him.
“When it comes to Liverpool, these stories are driven by the German side of things. Liverpool have yet to make any moves, and if they did, it would depend on a midfielder leaving.
“Of course, many people think that Georginio Wijnaldum could be on his way to Barcelona to link up once more with Ronald Koeman but we understand that Barça has not made an official approach, despite being very interested in signing him.
“He is 29 years old and there is no way Liverpool is going to pay € 30 million for a 29-year-old who will be out of contract in nine, 10 months.
“He’s a player they could talk to in January about a pre-contract deal. There is no urgent need for them to sign it now. “
Liverpool FC are currently gearing up for their first Premier League game against newly promoted Leeds United at Anfield on Saturday night.
The Reds are aiming to defend their Premier League trophy this season after they finished at the top of the table last season to win the title for the first time.
Liverpool FC were the featured team in the top flight last season, winning the title with seven games to go and finishing 18 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.
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