While Liverpool paid 35 million for Thiago, the ridiculous price at which they would sell him to Barcelona

On the transfer market horizon, one name is beginning to be heard loud and clear in the FC Barcelona camp: Thiago Alcántara. The Spanish midfielder, currently at Liverpool, is in the final season of his contract, which makes him a priority target for several clubs. However, it is Xavi Hernandez, the new Barcelona coach, who seems more determined than ever to bring Thiago back to the Camp Nou. Thiago Alcántara's contract situation opens up the possibility of him leaving Liverpool in the coming winter transfer window or, failing that, starting negotiations with other clubs from 1 January next year. Among the clubs interested, FC Barcelona stands out as one of the main candidates to acquire his services.

The midfield is an area that Barcelona are looking to strengthen, and Thiago Alcántara's profile fits perfectly into Xavi's plans. The coach himself has asked the board to start the negotiation process to bring the midfielder back to his former home for many years. This could mean the return of Thiago Alcántara to the Blaugrana shirt in the near future.

One of the points in favour of this possible transfer is the cost. Barcelona's difficult economic situation prevents them from making expensive signings, so they have to look for market opportunities. In this sense, Thiago Alcántara presents himself as an affordable option, as his transfer could be closed for an amount of less than 5 million euros. A price that is in line with the financial reality of the club and which makes him an attractive signing from an economic point of view.

Thiago was a bad deal 

In short, Thiago Alcántara is shaping up to be a long-awaited return for Xavi at FC Barcelona. The possibility of seeing the talented Spanish midfielder back at Camp Nou is getting closer and closer, and his affordable price tag makes this a very attractive option for a Barcelona side looking to strengthen their squad without compromising their financial situation. Barcelona fans may have reason to be excited about the return of one of their prodigal sons. Given the devaluation he has experienced because he has played so little, Liverpool could now only demand around 12 million for Thiago when the Reds paid 35 million to Bayern Munich.