Man City in advanced talks to sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich [El Confidencial]

Man City close to signing Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara to follow Pep Guardiola to Manchester City

Having brought Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona to Bayern Munich, it should come as no surprise that Pep Guardiola is once again linked with the Spanish midfielder at Manchester City.

Ever since Pep Guardiola was rumoured to be close to Manchester City, transfer rumours regarding Thiago have been rife.

On Thursday, El Confidencial suggest that Manchester City are in advanced negotiations to sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich.

Manchester City need new central midfielders

El Confidencial point out that Thiago Alcantara and the new Manchester City manager share the same agent, which should help the deal: Pep Guardiola’s brother Pere Guardiola.

Considered one of the most influential agents in the world, Pere Guardiola also represents Barcelona star striker Luis Suarez.

According to El Confidencial, Pep Guardiola is keen to sign Thiago as he feels the Manchester City midfield needs an upgrade to more ball players.

Pep is a “father figure” to Thiago

Manchester City have already signed Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund but are expected to look for replacements for the likes of Fernandinho and Fernando.

After that, Pep Guardiola is keen on buying at least one central defender and may turn his attention to Everton’s John Stones, as has been rumoured for quite a few weeks now.

Returning to Thiago Alcantara, the Spanish midfielder and son of Brazil World Cup winner Mazinho, sees Pep Guardiola as a father figure.

And, looks set to have fewer first team opportunities at Bayern Munich this coming season with the arrival of Portuguese wonder kid Renato Sanches and the fact Mario Gotze looks likely to stay.