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- Liverpool are close to signing Thiago Alcantara which is not only a boost to the Reds' current squad but also a blow to Man United.
- Our rivals are reportedly keen on the midfielder and were ready to pounce if Liverpool could not meet Bayern Munich's demands.
- What makes it even more painful for the Red Devils is that they were close to getting Thiago seven years ago.
- Sir Alex Ferguson had all but agreed the move of the Spaniard from Barcelona before retiring in 2013, leaving David Moyes to finish the job.
- However, the 'Chosen One' decided against signing Thiago because he apparently did not know enough about the player; United went for Marouane Fellaini instead.
- Alcantara instead joined Bayern Munich and won the Bundesliga in each season at Allianz Arena, adding the Champions League trophy in what appears to be his last season before he joins Man United's nemesis.
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English Premier League TableFull standings
Team
PM
9138
8938
8238
6838
6638
6338
6038
6038
5238
4938
11
4838
4838
13
4738
4638
15
4038
3938
3238
2638
19
2438
1638
