Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing 32-year-old Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara this summer.
According to a report from Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Thiago Alcantara is keen on returnimg to his boyhood club. And the development will come as a boost for Barcelona as they chase the Liverpool midfielder.
Thiago is in the final year of his contract with Liverpool, and he could leave them on a free transfer if he does not sign an extension. So it will not be surprising if Liverpool decide to cash in on himLiverpool decide to cash in on him this summer instead of losing him for free.
The 46-cap Spanish international could be available for a nominal price because of his contract situation. So it remains to be seen whether Barcelona can secure his services.
🇪🇸 🔴🏴 Sources inside #LiverpoolFC feels #Thiago Alcantara leaving to #FCBarcelona this summer has a concrete possibility. Nothing has been done yet but I understand it’s the main option for the Spanish who would be « more than » keen to come back at Barça & playing under Xavi,… pic.twitter.com/SqXtxn7W8v
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) July 13, 2023
The Catalan giants need to bring in central midfield reinforcements, and they have already signed veteran German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer following the expiration of his Manchester City contract.
Thiago is a world-class midfielder who will certainly improve Barcelona, and he could prove to be a bargain for them this summer. The 46-cap Spanish international has played for the club before. So he should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact next season.
The opportunity to return to his boyhood clubThe opportunity to return to his boyhood club will be a tempting proposition. But time will tell whether Liverpool can convince him to renew his deal with the club.
Liverpool have already lost players like James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer. The likes of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho could be on their way out as well.
Thiago is certainly one of the best players at the club. Apart from his footballing ability, his winning experience and leadership qualities are also invaluable for the Liverpool dressing room. Letting him leave the club this summer could prove to be a big mistake.
Although the Spanish international has had his fair share of injury problems at Liverpool, he has been outstanding with his performances. So Liverpool need to hold on to him for the time being, especially amid uncertainties surrounding the futures of Fabinho and Henderson.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are going through financial difficulties and they will look to snap up bargains in the transfer market this summer. Signing a player of Thiago’s quality could prove to be a masterstroke for them. The Spanish midfielder was recently linked with a move to Saudi Arabia but it seems that he is not keen on leaving a top European league just yet.
