Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick insists he is 'trying his best' to convince Thiago Alcantara to stay at the club.

The Spaniard has been linked with Liverpool recently, with Jurgen Klopp admitting his admiration for the talented midfielder.

And in good news for the Reds, Flick has admitted he would understand if Thiago would want to play in a different league.

Speaking to reporters this weekend, he said: "The thing is, I always have hope. I'm actually always very positive about things.

"I also know, of course, that when you're at a certain age and you've already played in the Spanish league with Barcelona and in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, you feel the need to experience another big league.

"That is quite normal and that is also human.

"I'm trying my best to make sure Thiago stays here and that you can convince him to stay.

"But that's one thing that time will show.

"We still have the Champions League ahead of us now and we have a lot of plans, also together with him."