Liverpool will sign Thiago Alcantara this summer with Jurgen Klopp looking to seal a deal for around £20million, Jamie Carragher has predicted.
The Bayern Munich man has made clear his desire for a new challenge after seven years in Germany and Liverpool are understood to be front-runners for the midfielder's signature.
Bayern are holding out for around £25m for Thiago, but Carragher expects Klopp to wrap up the transfer for a lower fee due to the player's age.
"The only worry that might put Liverpool off is Thiago's age – but I think the signing will still happen," Carragher told The Mirror.
"Liverpool have a few players in the squad around 28 or 29 and that’s why the deal will have to be on their terms – maybe nearer £20m.
"What Thiago does is add something different to what Liverpool have in midfield.
"The midfielders all do a brilliant job but are quite similar. It would be nice to have someone who can control the game more. It would be nice if they had a bit extra technically.
"I think a move will probably happen towards the end of the window."