Bayern Munich chief makes Dayot Upamecano transfer statement amid Liverpool interest
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool have been tentatively linked with a move for Dayot Upamecano amid uncertainty over the future of Ibrahima KonateBayern Munich chief Max Eberl has reiterated their desire to extend Dayot Upamecano's contract amid speculation linking Liverpool with the player. Upamecano has established himself as a key member of Vincent Kompany's side as Bayern look to defend their German crown.Liverpool missed out on the signing of Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window and new arrival Giovanni Leoni remains sidelined after picking up a serious knee injury Eberl believes Upamecano is one of the best defenders in the world and their priority is to tie the 27-year-old down to a new contract.READ MORE: Isak, Alisson, Frimpong - Liverpool injury news and return dates ahead of Real MadridREAD MORE: Alexis Mac Allister receives Liverpool response after true colours shown“Upa has developed into one of the best centre-backs in the world," he told Sky Germany.
He went through a phase where he made a few mistakes.“We are working and making sure we do everything we can to make Dayot Upamecano sign a new contract."It isn't the first time that the Bayern director of sport has spoken about the importance of agreeing terms with Upamecano. Speaking after their Der Klassiker win, Eberl described the extension as a "big issue" and an important issue to solve.He said: "We have very good central defenders in Kim Min-jae, Jona Tah, and Upa."That's the big issue for us, Upamecano's extension.
If these issues change, we'll look at the market."Liverpool have had their own defensive issues this season as they find themselves seven points off Premier League leaders Arsenal.However, they ended their losing run with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday and in doing so, kept their first clean sheet since September 14.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on X @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC X account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.