Al-Ahli submit €12m transfer offer to Liverpool star in bid to reunite him with ex-teammate Roberto Firmino - Reports
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli have reportedly submitted a bid to sign Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. The Spaniard is yet to make a decision on his future, while the club are also in a similar situation.
As per a report in L'Equipe, Thiago is the subject of a €12 million bid from Al Ahli. The Middle Eastern side are keen on strengthening their squad and see the former Barcelona star as the ideal fit.
They have already lured Firmino after his contract at Liverpool expired earlier this summer. The Saudi Pro League side have also signed Edouard Mendy from Chelsea, Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United and Franck Kessie from Barcelona.
Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique earlier voiced his views on the Spaniard and said that the midfielder needs to be sold. He wrote on Instagram:
Thiago is one of the three senior midfielders currently fit at Liverpool, with less than 48 hours until the new season starts.
While Jose Enrique wants Thiago sold, pundit Frank McAvennie has suggested that Liverpool need to be building around the Spaniard. He believes that the former Bayern Munich star will be vital for the Reds and told Football Insider:
McAvennie added:
The Reds face Chelsea on Sunday, August 13, in their first Premier League match of the season.
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