Liverpool star Thiago ‘in talks with Galatasaray after receiving offer from Turkish giants’

Thiago Alcantara could be on his way out of Liverpool this summer, with Turkish giants Galatasaray linked with a move for the Spanish midfielder.

Thiago has struggled to replicate the form that won him widespread plaudits at Bayern Munich since moving to England, with his three-year spell at Anfield regularly disrupted by injuries.

He has been ruled out 62 games in total since signing for Liverpool at the start of the 2020-21 campaign, and following the arrival of two new midfielders in Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hungary star Dominik Szoboszlai, he now appears to have slipped down the pecking order.

Having already invested heavily this summer, the club may therefore look to cash in on a player with just a year left on his contract, in a bid to recoup some of the £95million they have spent. 

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have made two big-money signings in midfield after a poor season

Liverpool kicked off the summer by signing Argentine star Alexis Mac Allister (left) from Brighton for £35m and Hungary star Dominik Szoboszlai (right) for £60m

Turkish outlet Fanatik reports that Galatasaray have held multiple conversations with Thiago over a potential move this summer. 

The report also claims that the club’s vice president, Erden Timur, has made the trip to Liverpool in an attempt to lure him to the Turkish Super Lig. 

It is further thought that Galatasaray have tabled what is considered to be a ‘good offer’ for the 32-year-old’s services, which may prove too good to turn down. 

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While a move away from a club like Liverpool would surely signal a step down in quality, Galatasaray can actually offer the Spain international Champions League football next season. 

As winners of the Turkish Super Lig last term, Okan Buruk’s side qualified for Europe’s Premier Competition – something Liverpool failed to achieve in 2022-23. 

Thiago has therefore fallen further down the pecking order at Anfield this summer

At Galatasaray Thiago would also find a host of names with pedigree at the highest level, including Mauro Icardi, Lucas Torreira and Nicolo Zaniolo. 

As well as the Reds’ two summer signings so far, Thiago’s place is coming under increasing threat from the likes of Curtis Jones, who impressed with England’s victorious Under 21s at the European Championship. 

Similarly, Trent Alexander-Arnold is being deployed in a more central position with greater regularity, which could spell danger to the Spanish star’s place in the side. 

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