According to a report, the Liverpool midfielder is “more than eager” to move to Barcelona and work with Xavi.

In a significant development, Sacha Tavolieri is reporting that there is a real possibility that Thiago Alcantara, a midfielder for Liverpool, could go back to his old team Barcelona this summer.

On Wednesday, there were rumors that Barça was interested in re-signing their former midfield prodigy.

Due to the additions of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago, who has just one year left on his Liverpool contract, may see his role diminished in the upcoming season. Barcelona is therefore closely monitoring his situation.

Thiago’s attributes are well known to the La Liga champions, and Xavi Hernandez and company are drawn to his versatility in the middle of the park.

Tavolieri is now reporting that there is a good chance that the Spanish midfielder will return to Barcelona this summer, according to sources within Liverpool.

There hasn’t been any movement on this front yet, but Thiago’s primary option would be a move back to his childhood club, with the 32-year-old reportedly’more than keen’ on returning to Barcelona and playing for Xavi, his former coach.

In 2005, Thiago joined Barça’s La Masia youth program. He stayed with the team for eight years before departing in 2013 for Bayern Munich.

The Blaugrana’s 100 first-team outings by the midfielder, who was seen as Xavi’s long-term successor, were notable accomplishments. However, he was forced to leave because he was unable to earn a starting position and because he might have been able to rejoin Pep Guardiola at Bayern.

Although much will depend on the club’s Financial Fair Play situation and their pursuit of other midfield targets like Bernardo Silva and Giovani Lo Celso, the Spaniard might end up securing a return to Barcelona ten years after his departure.

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Jurgen Klopp is getting ready to spend an additional £75 million to bring in a pair of players.

Despite acquiring Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig and Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has not completed his summer transfer business.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s transfer from RB Leipzig was completed on Sunday, and Liverpool announced their second transfer of the summer transfer period.

After Liverpool exercised the 22-year-old international’s £60 million release clause, he agreed to a five-year contract. Following the World Cup winner’s £55 million transfer from Premier League rival Brighton in June, he joins Alexis Mac Allister at Anfield.

In order to avoid another unsuccessful season, Liverpool is anticipated to increase spending. Last season, Jurgen Klopp’s team missed out on cup competitions and finished fifth in the Premier League. The upcoming season will see them participate in the Europa League.

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Thuram momentum builds

The Express reports that Liverpool will increase their interest in Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram. Liverpool waited until after the U21 Euros to make their move, despite the 22-year-old midfielder being on Klopp’s shortlist for a while.

Thuram was able to concentrate on a summer transfer after France’s unexpected 3-1 loss to Ukraine in the tournament’s quarterfinals on Sunday night in Georgia and Romania. The £30 million talent has also drawn interest from Newcastle.

Thuram, the son of renowned French defender Lillian, was recently selected for the Ligue 1 Team of the Year after making 35 appearances in the league last year. In their 4-0 victory over the Netherlands in March, he made his senior debut for France.

Thuram, a defensive midfielder by trade, could line up behind Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in Klopp’s revamped midfield. The other midfielders for Liverpool are Stegan Bajcetic, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott.

Lavia bid Ready.
According to talkSPORT, Liverpool is planning to submit a first offer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia. Chelsea and Arsenal are both interested in signing the 19-year-old international from Belgium, who is expected to leave Southampton after they were demoted to the Championship.

Lavia’s worth is estimated by Liverpool to be around £45 million, but Southampton has set a £50 million price on him. Because they owe his former club Manchester City 20% of any future sales, the Saints won’t sell him for a low price.

When he joined Southampton a year ago, City made a £10.5 million initial payment. Liverpool’s other midfielders on their roster make it unlikely that they will sign both Lavia and Thuram.

As Al-Ettifaq’s new manager, Steven Gerrard has been chosen. The Liverpool legend was initially hesitant to accept the position after traveling to Saudi Arabia for negotiations a month ago, but he has since been persuaded to try.

Since being fired by Aston Villa nine months ago, Gerrard has been without a job. After his unsuccessful tenure at Villa Park, the former England captain’s managerial career is in jeopardy, despite the fact that he was successful at Rangers.

In May 2021, Gerrard and Rangers defeated Celtic, ending their nine-year hegemony.
Al-Ettifaq may find it challenging to compete in the upcoming season as they are not one of the four Saudi Pro League clubs owned by the nation’s Public Investment Fund.