Liverpool could face uncomfortable Man Utd transfer reality

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool and Manchester United could be in competition to sign a Bundesliga star, but the Reds must ensure they can match the on-field incentive that United looks likely to be able to offerDavid Raum is reportedly being tracked by Manchester United and Liverpool(Image: 2026 Getty Images)Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly both interested in potentially signing RB Leipzig left-back David Raum this summer.The Germany international, who is in line to start for Die Mannschaft at this summer's World Cup, is having a good season in the Bundesliga, and could be available for a cut-price fee due to his contract situation, according to TEAMtalk.Raum is out of contract at Leipzig at the end of next season, and both Liverpool and United are expected to be in the market for a new left-back this summer.Andy Robertson's impending departure will leave the Reds in need of a player to provide competition to Milos Kerkez, while United will be keen to replace Tyrell Malacia, who will surely be let go by the Red Devils when his contract expires in June.READ MORE: Liverpool sends scouts to RB Leipzig to look at Andy Robertson replacementREAD MORE: PSG's touching gesture to Hillsborough victims and Diogo Jota before Champions League gameFor once, though, Liverpool could find itself in the rare position of not being able to match what United can offer a potential transfer target in terms of on-field incentives.That's because, despite United's loss to Leeds on Monday, the Old Trafford club remains in a better position than Liverpool in the race for Champions League qualification.Liverpool's win over Fulham over the weekend narrowed the gap between the two sides to just three points, and both teams are well-placed to qualify for Europe's premier club competition – but United has a favorable run-in to go with that three-point head start.Liverpool has a huge Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain to contend with on Tuesday before attention turns back to domestic matters with a Merseyside derby against Champions League-chasing Everton at Anfield.David Raum of RB Leipzig(Image: AFP or licensors)Back-to-back away games against Crystal Palace and Manchester United – both of which are fighting for European qualification too – are followed by further tricky tests against Chelsea and Aston Villa, before the season concludes with a home game against Brentford.Five of those teams that Liverpool must face in its six remaining league games are currently inside the top eight, so it's not a given that the Reds will get over the line.United, meanwhile, faces just three teams that are currently inside the top eight, and one of those is Liverpool, in a game that Michael Carrick's side will have home advantage in.Thankfully for Arne Slot, it is not a case of Liverpool or United qualifying for the Champions League – they are both currently in a position to qualify, and if they both do, the Reds will be in a much stronger position to tempt Raum to Anfield.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCManchester United FC