Thiago Alcantara ‘keen’ on Liverpool transfer as talks over Bayern Munich contract extension stall

BAYERN MUNICH midfielder Thiago Alcantara is reportedly weighing up his future at the club as he contemplates a move to Liverpool.

The 29-year-old has just one year left on his deal at the Allianz Arena - and it is said he is considering leaving Germany as he seeks a new challenge.

Thiago has enjoyed a trophy-laden seven-year spell at Bayern having joined from Barcelona in 2012.

The Spanish star has won the Bundesliga title in every campaign for the Bavarian outfit, featuring in 230 games in all competitions.

But, according to , he could be set to leave at the end of the season with talks stalling over a new contract extension.

They claim that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to sign a central midfielder in the upcoming transfer window and has identified Thiago as a possible option.

It has been stated that the German gaffer is an admirer of his technical abilities and believes he will be a brilliant addition to his team.

The news outlet then reports that Thiago is open to a move to Liverpool and is willing to test himself in the Premier League.

Due to the interest from the Merseyside club, Thiago is said to be reluctant to put pen to paper on a new Bayern deal.

But one possible reason why he could rebuff Liverpool is the fact that his family is settled in Germany.

Thiago has chipped in with three goals in 35 games in all competitions this term.