Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara looks like he will depart Anfield at the end of his current deal
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Liverpool look set to release Thiago Alcantara at the end of his current contract.
The Spaniard moved to Merseyside in 2020 after winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich, playing the final against Paris Saint-Germain as his last match for the Bavarian outfit. Since then, the No.6 has gone on to win the FA Cup and League Cup with the Reds.
But Thiago has struggled for fitness during his three years in English football, playing in just 24 and 25 matches in his first two seasons respectively. Jurgen Klopp has chased Jude Bellingham as a serious upgrade in his midfield options, with two plyers in that position likely this summer.
Midfield upgrades have been extensively linked with Liverpool this season (Image credit: Getty)
In the midst of this midfield regeneration, The Mirror claims that Thiago will be allowed to leave at the end of his current deal.
The Italian-born maestro has another year on his contract but recently turned 32. It is likely that the Reds would entertain any kind of offer – but may be willing to part with him on a free transfer if finances become an issue.
The Merseysiders have had to put the Bellingham pursuit on the back burner given that they don't have the money to spend on a £100 million player if they don't qualify for the Champions League this season.
Equally, if Thiago were to find a move to get his wages off the books ahead of a rebuild, it's likely that Klopp would let the player leave without a fee.
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Jurgen Klopp will likely let Thiago leave soon (Image credit: Getty Images)
Liverpool are also expected to move for full-backs and centre-backs along with two midfielders this summer.
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