The player is reportedly keen to join Los Blancos despite rejecting them nearly five years ago.
And Messi and Coutinho supposedly feel that, should he make the switch, he will be betraying Barcelona.
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Barcelona news: Thiago wants to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid
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Real could sign Thiago amid uncertainty over several players’ futures.
Toni Kroos is wanted at United and, having struggled for form, may be allowed to move to Old Trafford.
Matteo Kovacic is another sought by Jose Mourinho’s men, having failed to get the game time he wants at the Bernabeu.
And Luka Modric’s Real career could also be drawing to a close amid reports he may quit for a new challenge elsewhere.