Thiago is a midfielder Barcelona is interested in signing because he hasn’t played for Liverpool yet this year and is expected to go on a free transfer next summer.
Although injuries have plagued Thiago during his time at Liverpool, his current absence is proving to be the most upsetting for everyone.
The seasoned midfielder had hip surgery in May to address a condition, and despite predictions that he would be ready to play at the beginning of the season, he has not yet played.
Thiago’s participation in games is out of the question due to a string of setbacks in his recuperation that have restricted him to a small number of training sessions with the rest of the team.
As Jurgen Klopp overhauls his midfield, it appears doubtful that he will be given a contract extension when it expires in July.
According to ESPN, this has caused Barcelona to put him on their list of potential targets as they look to strengthen their midfield next summer despite their limited budget.
Due to their financial situation, Barcelona must focus on players who are either unsigned or towards the end of their contract, it is said.
Oriol Romeu, who was considered a “low-cost option” to take over for Sergio Busquets in the summer, is reportedly the focus of manager Xavi’s “competition” strategy.
Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich is rumored to have been offered to the club, and Thiago, Jorginho, and Guido Rodriguez are all “on the table.”
Thiago had already been connected with a move back to Barcelona; earlier this year, there were rumors of a transfer; Sevilla and Real Sociedad were also mentioned as potential destinations.
Near the close of the transfer window, the player rejected down a substantial offer from Saudi Arabia, according to Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy, who also said Liverpool would let him leave if they received a “suitable proposal.”
Thiago, a 2020 £25 million acquisition from Bayern Munich, has now played 97 times for Liverpool in the last three seasons.
Given his age at 32, the possibility of him departing on a free transfer is unlikely to be a concern, but there will be dissatisfaction that he did not get to play a bigger role.