Liverpool agrees move to Thaigo Alcantara deal with Bayern Munich

Liverpool have agreed an initial £20 million (€22m/$26m) deal with Bayern Munich for midfielder Thiago Alcantara.

four-year deal has been agreed, with Thiago set to wear the No.6 shirt vacated by Dejan Lovren at Anfield

 He will, however, not be in contention to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but could make his debut against Lincoln in the Carabao Cup next Wednesday.