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  • OFFICIAL: Liverpool FC confirm signing of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich

    OFFICIAL: Liverpool FC confirm signing of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich

    Liverpool FC have confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara on a four-year deal. Thiago signed on the dotted line on Friday morning before completing a medical at Melwood later in the day. The 29-year-old has signed a four-year contract at the club and will take the No.6 shirt vacated by Dejan Lovren…

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  • Liverpool agree four-year deal for Thiago Alcantara – with initial fee of just £20m

    Liverpool agree four-year deal for Thiago Alcantara – with initial fee of just £20m

    Liverpool have agreed a deal with Bayern Munich for Thiago Alcantara, with just a medical to take place before official confirmation of the move. After months of speculation and denials, a deal has been finally been agreed for the Spaniard between the Premier League and Bundesliga champions. It’s welcome news for Liverpool supporters, who have…

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  • Liverpool “in the market” for a centre-back and winger but no movement on Thiago deal

    Liverpool “in the market” for a centre-back and winger but no movement on Thiago deal

    Liverpool are looking to add a centre-back and a wide-forward to their squad as they enter the final three weeks of the transfer window. Jurgen Klopp ordinarily concludes his transfer business before the start of the season, but circumstances this year have dictated more complicated dealings. Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos is Liverpool’s only senior signing…

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  • Jurgen Klopp battling transfer uncertainty ahead of Liverpool’s title defence

    Jurgen Klopp battling transfer uncertainty ahead of Liverpool’s title defence

    Jurgen Klopp would no doubt have hoped for more from the summer immediately following Liverpool’s first title win in 30 years. Having finally brought an end to the Reds’ painful three-decade-long drought, the German had set his sights on kickstarting an era of dominance. But then the coronavirus pandemic struck, shifting the economic outlook for…

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  • Jamie Carragher on Liverpool’s transfer window and who Reds should sign this summer

    Jamie Carragher on Liverpool’s transfer window and who Reds should sign this summer

    Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher gave his thoughts on Liverpool’s chase of Thiago Alcantara as the potential deal continues to drag on. It’s the transfer saga of the summer and it shows no signs of slowing down. Liverpool’s interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is universally known yet a bid has not yet been…

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  • Liverpool readying “new bid” for Bayern Munich’s Thiago as rumours continue

    Liverpool readying “new bid” for Bayern Munich’s Thiago as rumours continue

    Liverpool are “still working” to get a deal over the line for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, with the clubs locked in negotiations. The Reds have been continuously linked with the Thiago this summer, with the 29-year-old reportedly set on moving to Anfield following discussions with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The saga has rumbled on…

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  • Journalist claims Gini Wijnaldum has “agreed three-year contract” with Koeman’s Barcelona

    Journalist claims Gini Wijnaldum has “agreed three-year contract” with Koeman’s Barcelona

    Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum is on the way out of Anfield this summer, according to latest reports from Spain on Wednesday morning. Wijnaldum has been an integral part of Liverpool’s midfield and dressing room over the last couple of seasons. But despite the Dutchman being a reliable performer for Jurgen Klopp during his time at…

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  • Thiago to Liverpool “will be done” as Gini Wijnaldum eyes Anfield exit

    Thiago to Liverpool “will be done” as Gini Wijnaldum eyes Anfield exit

    A deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago “will be done” as Liverpool prepare for Gini Wijnaldum to leave the club, according to latest reports. The Reds have been heavily linked with a move for Thiago, with reports from around Europe claiming Liverpool have gone as far as to agreeing to personal terms with the 29-year-old.…

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  • How Liverpool have learnt from Van Dijk transfer saga to quell Thiago rumours

    How Liverpool have learnt from Van Dijk transfer saga to quell Thiago rumours

    The usual suspects have reiterated Liverpool have no plans to make a move for Thiago this summer, but all isn’t as it seems. The reigning Premier League champions have been heavily linked with a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago this summer. A whole host of reliable European publications and journalists have confirmed Liverpool’s interest…

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  • Gini Wijnaldum to Barcelona “not far-fetched” according to reliable Liverpool journalist

    Gini Wijnaldum to Barcelona “not far-fetched” according to reliable Liverpool journalist

    Gini Wijnaldum’s future is looking increasingly likely to be away from Liverpool as the midfielder enters the final 12 months of his Reds contract. The 29-year-old has one year remaining on his current deal at Anfield and is yet to open discussions with the club regarding a contract extension. It’s uncharted territory for Liverpool, who…

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