Thiago Alcantara: Manchester United Contact Bayern

Hamilton Nwosa
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By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)

Manchester United have made contact with Thiago Alcantara’s representatives over a move to Old Trafford, according to reports.

Liverpool have widely been considered favourites to sign the departing Bayern Munich midfielder.

But German tabloid, Bild now claim United are looking to muscle in, with the Premier League champions yet to make an offer for the Spaniard.

Luis Suarez has reportedly agreed personal terms over a move to Juventus.

The 33-year-old has been told he’s surplus to requirements at Barcelona by new boss Ronald Koeman.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Liverpool player is set to form a partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo at the Serie A champions.

It’s said a deal of around £9million for the frontman has been thrashed out.

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