Thiago Alcantara is set to leave Liverpool.

The veteran midfielder's Reds contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

There's an acceptance that Thiago will depart this summer.

And while he has been linked with Saudi Arabia and a return to Spain, Sport says Fluminense are now in contact.

Thiago, while a Spain international, is the son of Brazil World Cup winner Mazinho and brother Rafael has played for the Selecao.