Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick has hinted that Thiago Alcantara could be on his way to the Premier League amid repeated speculation of a move to Liverpool.
The Spain international midfielder has been heavily linked with a switch to Anfield during the summer transfer window.
He is yet to commit to fresh terms with the German champions and has entered the final 12 months of his current contract.
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That is putting Bayern in a difficult situation, with Flick conceding that Thiago appears ready to take on a new challenge in English football.