Arsenal see this Liverpool target as a Thomas Partey alternative

Arsenal could really annoy some Liverpool fans with this one.

The footballing world is very much a dog-eat-dog world. As a club, you can only really look out for yourself and your players as you may have to step on others’ toes in order to reach the top. This is very much the case in the transfer window, as Arsenal fans will know too well. Too often, they have seen their players or targets join rival clubs, but now they could get their own back.

Having already signed Willian as a free agent from Chelsea, the Gunners may look to ruin Liverpool’s transfer plans this summer. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal wish to pursue a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who has been a target of Liverpool’s for many months.

In all honesty, this does not surprise me. In fact, I am shocked that Arsenal haven’t explored this avenue sooner. Thiago is entering the final year of his Allianz Arena contract and will thus be available for a cheaper price.