Romano confirms Liverpool are yet to receive a ‘proper bid’ for midfield ace as Saudi clubs circle
Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest update on Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara as his long-term future remains in the balance.
Liverpool have been busy in the transfer window so far, having signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
The Reds are being linked with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, despite suggestions Jurgen Klopp is happy with his midfield options.
With Liverpool’s new-look midfield taking shape, the future of Thiago has been up in the air for some time now.
The 32-year-old reportedly knocked back any advances from Saudi Arabia as he is focused on the upcoming season with Liverpool.
Romano has provided the latest update and has stated that the plan is to keep Thiago for the time being.
“Liverpool, it’s crucial to understand what happens with the midfielders. There remains rumours on Thiago but from what I am hearing, it’s not something concrete as of today – but this could change,” Romano explained on the Here We Go podcast.
“Maybe some Saudi club arrives and puts in a bid for crazy money but the approaches from Saudi for Thiago, from what I am hearing, were like four or five weeks ago and were just some calls, not proper bids or advanced negotiations.
“Also because from what I am hearing the absolute priority of Thiago is to continue with Liverpool. If Liverpool change their mind we will see but at the moment, they have every intention to continue together next season.”
Thiago’s current deal with Liverpool runs until 2024 and Liverpool aren’t expected to offer him a fresh deal at this stage.
Paul Merson feels that Liverpool should be looking to move the midfielder on, along with Jordan Henderson.
“Liverpool are crying out for legs in midfield – we saw what happened to them last season,” Merson told Sportskeeda.
“The likes of Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara are at the fag end of their careers, so they need a lot more than just Mac Allister to become a force to be reckoned with once again.
“I haven’t seen enough of Dominik Szoboszlai to pass a judgment, but if you’re a Liverpool fan, you’d be hoping he has the legs and the engine to give them what they missed dearly last season.”
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