Jurgen Klopp’s comments on Thiago Alcantara when comparing him to Naby Keita explain why Liverpool are being heavily linked with a transfer for the Spaniard.
The Reds boss is reportedly getting close to bringing the Bayern Munich midfielder to Anfield, with a four-year deal “agreed”.
Klopp already knows a lot about the 29-year-old, having faced him as Borussia Dortmund manager until 2015.And the Liverpool manager’s re-emerged comments show he has always been a fan of the midfielder.He said: “[Keita] is the best player in the league.
I’d have preferred him this season!“Last year together with Thiago Alcantara they were the best in the league.” Thiago has been at the Allianz Stadium since 2013, joining from Barcelona for €25m.
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