David de Gea tried to lure Thiago Alcantara to Old Trafford seven years ago but Manchester United missed out on the signing.
The Red Devils are in the mix for his signature once again this summer with his Bayern career coming to an end.The 29-year-old’s contract at the Allianz Arena expires in 2021, meaning Bayern must sell soon or face losing him for free.Thiago has been a top servant for the Bundesliga giants since joining them from Barcelona in 2013.United, though, were also keen on landing the midfielder at the time under David Moyes.Compatriot De Gea, who played with Thiago at international level for Spain and still does, sent him a clear message of the club’s interest.The goalkeeper wrote "See you in Manchester" on a match ball for.
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