RMC Sport‘s Mohamed Bouhafsi has claimed that Liverpool have agreed a four-year contract with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.

The journalist goes as far to say that the Spanish international has already found a property in the UK, with the only stumbling block now being the transfer fee that the Reds will have to pay:

Agreement between #Liverpool and #Alcantara. Liverpool and the player have reached an agreement over 4 years. The player even announced his departure to England to some of his teammates. Alcantara already found his house. Liverpool and #Bayern must finalize the deal. #RMCsport

— Mohamed Bouhafsi (@mohamedbouhafsi) August 16, 2020

Bayern’s asking price is still believed to be a major obstacle to overcome. Reports have varied on how much Thiago will cost with some saying €30m (£27m), €40m (£36m) or even €50m (£45m).

At those prices, it is unlikely that Liverpool will find an agreement, due to the fact that the player is 29 years of age and has less than one year remaining on his current deal.

Speculation over Thiago is likely to rumble on for quite a while unless Bayern do relent and decide that the player can be sold for a lower amount.