Liverpool close in on signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara

It is understood the Reds would pay an initial fee of £20m for the midfielder

Liverpool have made a move for Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Liverpool are close to agreeing a fee with Bayern Munich for the transfer of Thiago Alcantara, the PA news agency understands.

The Premier League champions have now begun discussions with the Champions League winners after being heavily linked with the Spain playmaker throughout the summer.