Steve Nicol sends Liverpool transfer warning to Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara has been warned he 'doesn't fit' into Liverpool's midfield, especially considering what Jurgen Klopp expects of his Premier League champions. The Spaniard continues to be linked with a move to Anfield. He seems set on leaving the Bundesliga side after reportedly telling the club hierarchy he no longer wished to sign a new contract. However, former Red Steve Nicol, who won the league four times during his spell at Anfield, has warned the midfielder that he would struggle to get into the first team considering what he could bring to the side. “I think he's a great footballer and he can pass the ball. Unfortunately, he just doesn't fit the mould of what Liverpool do in the middle of the park right now “Yes, he's got ability, but he also has to have dynamism, he has to have legs, he has to close down quickly, he's got to have energy. Those are thing that all those players in the middle of the park for Liverpool have. That isn't Alcantara." Nicol admits he would sign him if he was the man in charge as he could still bring a sense of strength in depth to the squad. He said: "At the same time, having a player like that to bring on, he can play in the FA Cup, the League Cup, you can bring him on and give him half an hour to pass the ball around if that's what you need. I would sign him, I think he's a quality player. If the money is right, go and get him.” Source: Liverpool ECHO