Flamengo and Al-Ettifaq have reportedly expressed their interest in Thiago Alcantara, but Liverpool will unlikely entertain offers.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Thiago Alcantara is gaining popularity in the market due to his contract situation. The Spanish international is in the final year of his contract with Liverpool. Meanwhile, Flamengo and Al-Ettifaq have registered their interest in him. But the Reds are not ready to part ways with the veteran midfielder in the January transfer window.
Thiago Alcantara at Liverpool: The Story So Far
Thiago Alcantara scripted an iconic career during his stints with Barcelona and Bayern Munich. But he has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Liverpool from Bayern in a deal worth around £25 million. The base fee was worth £20 million, but add-ons have taken the package to £25 million.
The jury is out on whether Thiago has justified an outlay of around £25 million to secure his services nearly four years ago. He has been solid whenever he has taken the field, but injuries have hampered his progress. That has also been the case this season, with the 32-year-old yet to make an appearance due to his persistent fitness issues.
The Spanish international has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for Liverpool, chipping in with three goals and six assists. However, Thiago’s long-term Liverpool future is uncertain as he has entered the final six months of his contract. Such a situation has captured the attention of many high-profile clubs.
An Uncertain Future
Recent reports have linked Thiago Alcantara with La Liga heavyweights Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. He is also a target for other outfits, with Flamengo and Al-Ettifaq keen on signing him. And the two clubs have expressed their interest in the veteran midfielder to Liverpool.
The report claims that the Reds are hesitant to lose the 32-year-old in the January transfer window, as Jurgen Klopp feels he can be an asset in the second half of the 2023/24 season. But recent reports have pointed to Liverpool being ready to lose him as a free agent in the summer.
As for a possible January move, Liverpool will look to block Thiago’s departure. But it will be interesting to see if the Spanish international pushes for a move amid his links with Flamengo and Al-Ettifaq.
