Juventus, Inter Milan 'interested in Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara'
Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan are reportedly both interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara when he becomes a free agent at the end of the season.
The former Bayern Munich man — who has not played for the Reds since April owing to a severe hip injury — is expected to bid farewell to the Reds when his deal runs out in 2024.
Thiago's arrival in 2020 led to questions surrounding his suitability for Jurgen Klopp's counter-pressing system, and the 32-year-old has been plagued by a spate of fitness concerns since joining the Reds.
However, Thiago has proven to be a useful first-team player for Liverpool when fit, scoring three goals and setting up six more in 97 matches while winning the EFL Cup, FA Cup and Community Shield, as well as collecting a Champions League runners-up medal.
Thiago survived Liverpool's summer midfield shake-up, which saw all of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Leighton Clarkson axed from the ranks, but he is not expected to be offered an extension to his current deal.
The ex-Barcelona lynchpin is still waiting for his first appearance of the season following a pair of setbacks in his recovery, and Klopp recently admitted that he does not expect Thiago to return before the New Year.
Despite his physical problems, Thiago is not expected to be short of offers when he calls time on his Liverpool career, and Fichajes claims that Inter and Juventus are ready to do battle for his signature.
The Spain international is said to be open to trying his hand at Serie A football, and Juventus' need for reinforcements in the engine room is well-documented in particular.
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