Liverpool are in a position of power this summer.While the 2019-20 approaches its end the Reds can boast an almost perfect campaign which has seen them dominate club football.It was a while ago now, but winning the Champions League last June started a year of dominations, before victories in the Club World Championship and the Premier League saw them become top dogs in the world.At least, that's the case until Sunday night's Champions League final.Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich will fight it out to be crowned the top side in Europe, meaning that Liverpool only have a short while left at the top of the tree.That means that they need to move quickly if they're to make that position count.Jurgen Klopp's side haven't been linked with many players so far this summer, but one name keeps coming up again and again.That man, of course, is Thiago Alcantara.
The midfielder has just one year remaining on his Bayern Munich contract and has suggested that he's keen to move on this summer.That means that the star could be available for a fee of £27million.Previous reports have suggested that Liverpool have already been in talks with the German giants over a move, but according to Sport Bild reporter Tobi Altshaffl, those conversations will resume following Sunday's Champions League final.
Translated by Google, Altschaffl tweeted: "There have been no further discussions with Thiago since Liverpool FC first contacted him.
"At the #fcbayern (end) those responsible expect that there will be another advance by the English after the (Champions League) final against Paris. "
This was backed up by German football expert Jan Aage Fjortoft, who tweeted: "Re: Thiago.
"Bayern expect Liverpool to get in touch for more talks after the Champions League Final
"Reported by Tobi, who have great sources in the Bayern camp."
GIVEMESPORT'S Phil Spencer says...
This would be one heck of a deal for Liverpool if they could pull it off.
While Thiago Alcantara may be just past his peak at the age of 29, he's still got plenty of time left at the highest level.
With him being available for a cut-price deal due to his contract situation, this could turn out to be the signing of the summer.
Bayern will be gutted to see him leave, but it's better for them to get a fee for him rather than let him go for nothing next summer.
If the German giants can use the Spaniard to win the Champions League on Sunday, it could be the perfect way to end his time in Munich.