Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is an admirer of Thiago Alcantara. He publicly praised the midfielder when his side last played Bayern Munich and was vocal in his positive opinion of the player when he was Borussia Dortmund manager.
By all accounts, Klopp is keen to bring Thiago to Anfield as he looks set for a Bayern Munich departure this summer. But circumstances look unlikely to fall into place - and he could face the same frustration he faced with Timo Werner.
As with Thiago, Klopp was a big admirer of Werner. He spoke to the RB Leipzig striker about a transfer move before he reportedly made a phone call to let him know that Liverpool were unwilling to meet his release clause.
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