£225k-a-week midfielder will be a Liverpool player this summer – despite being told to move

Dietmar Hamann recently urged Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara to join Arsenal or Man City this summer, but he will not be going anywhere this summer

A hip injury ruled Thiago out for most of last season, with Jurgen Klopp not able to start him since the 3-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in February.

The Spaniard’s frustrating campaign epitomized LIVERPOOL ’s mood overall as he struggled to make an impact in 2022-23, and there is a feeling that he could be sold this summer.

A report last month claimed Thiago is wanted by former club Barcelona, where he emerged as a youngster over a decade ago, but there has also been talk that a move to Saudi Arabia could happen.

However – in a shocking claim – Hamann has backed the Gunners to make a move for the Spanish star, claiming he is perfect for a side that has alot of the possession.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID – 

‘I’ve never been a big fan of Thiago Alcantara,’ Hamann recently told Lord Ping.

‘He’s having far too many injuries and he couldn’t get in the LIVERPOOL team last season when he was fit and when there was a lot less competition in his position.

‘If someone else comes in like Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia or Aurelien Tchouameni then the competition will be very tough.

‘Liverpool have Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajcetic coming back too, who will all need minutes. I don’t see Thiago featuring too much next season, even if he is fit.

‘I’m sure there are clubs interested in Thiago, if he stays in the Premier League, he needs to join one of the top four teams who have a lot of possession, like Man City or Arsenal.

‘The more possession you have, the better Thiago plays.

‘He’s not the best player out of possession, there might be a market in Spain too.

‘He’s been a decent player, not a ‘great’ player for Liverpool as some people have said. The physicality of the Premier League has gotten to him.’

However – if you believe the words of reporter Iomie Stanley – the midfielder will not be going anywhere – he told IcFootballnews: ‘Thiago is one of the best midfielders in the words, so it is a shock to see that he has not hit the heights that many expected.

‘But with all the departures that Liverpool have seen this summer – it could be a mistake to let him leave the club without an immediate replacement signed, or lined up.

‘Klopp will not allow him to leave unless a silly offer arrives – and that is why he will not be going anywhere this transfer window.’

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