Liverpool when the transfer window reopens. The Spain international has been a key part of the Bayern Munich side that has won the last seven Bundesliga titles, but he has yet to rule out finding a new challenge as he enters the final year of his contract.
Although Jurgen Klopp has eulogised about the talent of the 29-year-old in the past, the Reds are unlikely to pay a large sum as a result of the recent financial constraints.
In addition, the lack of contact between the two clubs could make an agreement impossible, as the German powerhouse turn their immediate attentions to the Champions League.
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