Manchester United do not believe Thiago Alcantara wants to join the club.

Reports in Germany have indicated Thiago would prefer a move to either Liverpool or United from Bayern Munich.

However, the Manchester Evening News suggests that Man United are aware of Thiago's real intentions.

They feel the player is using their name to secure a better and quicker deal with Liverpool.

It is also in Bayern's interest to play up a bidding war, as the player has a year left on his contract.

But United feel Thiago's desire is to play for Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.