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Publication date: Sunday, August 30, 2020 6:54 AM
Man Utd will be aiming to beat bitter rivals Liverpool by diving for the Reds’ target Thiago Alcantara, according to reports.
Spanish, 29, has been the subject of continuous speculation about his next step in his career.
The Bayern midfielder made it clear that he would be on the move this summer after refusing to sign a new deal with the European champions.
For the longest time Anfield It seemed to be the most likely destination, although Jurgen Klopp’s side has yet to come up with an official offer.
Bayern Managing Director Karl-Heinz Rummenigge recently confirmed that the elegant midfield master is likely to leave, saying, “It looks like it will leave us.
“It was important for him to show that he can play well in the big games.
“When it comes down to it, it’s an ending that hurts a bit. I expect an offer for him in the next few days. “
However, Old Trafford could now be Thiago’s next home, according to Sun.
The newspaper (citing a respected Norwegian journalist) revealed ‘Man Utd have joined Liverpool ‘in the race for Thiago.
The speculation arises from the journalist’s tweet saying: “They told me that United, in addition to Van de Beek, is interested in Thiago.
The long efforts of the Red Devils to sign Jadon Sancho continue.
However, if his search were to go offline, it would free up more than enough money to allow him to sign Thiago in the process.
Solskjaer intervenes in the hunt for the midfielder
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer personally intervened in a transfer agreement for Donny van de Beek.
The Ajax star is one of the biggest names on United’s wish list, even though Tottenham, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also tied to a £ 49m move.
The Red Devils want to bring in another creative midfielder this summer to offer competition to Bruno Fernandes.
Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira are expected to move on, with the pair battling for playing time last season.
United they have been closely linked with Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish. However, it seems that Van de beek now it is very much in the sights.
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