Jurgen Klopp reveals new Thiago role after Liverpool midfielder opens talks

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been the subject of reported interest from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks

Jurgen Klopp is planning on Thiago Alcantara being at Liverpool this season – and has told the experienced Spaniard he has an important role to play in guiding a young squad.

Thiago has been the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia this summer with reports this week claiming Al-Ahli – one of the clubs in which Newcastle United majority shareholders PIF have invested this summer – are set to lodge a £10.3million bid.

Liverpool, though, have not yet received any offers for the 32-year-old, who is in the last year of his contract with no discussion scheduled over an extension.

Klopp has had talks with Thiago over his role in the forthcoming campaign, with the midfielder having returned to full training last weekend after more than three months out following an operation to resolve a long-term hip complaint.