Liverpool must make Dayot Upamecano transfer call after confirmed news

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(Credit: Manh Tung - Breaking Media) Sat 11 October 2025 18:33, UK Liverpool need to focus their efforts on sealing a January deal for Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano following numerous new developments over recent days and weeks.Liverpool‘s strong start to the new season was undermined by a poor run of form prior to the international break that saw them slip from top spot to second in the Premier League.Arne Slot‘s side have lost their last three games, all by a one-goal margin, to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea, and doubts have since been raised around numerous players and the chances of them retaining their top-flight crown.They tried to bolster their defence in the summer by signing Marc Guehi, but that move failed, and Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano was linked to Liverpool last month as reports claimed that they are instead lining up a move for him next summer when his contract expires.Football Insider recently revealed that Liverpool are confident of landing Upamecano next summer ahead of other interested sides, but they need to ramp up their efforts ahead of a January move after numerous recent developments.Credit: ImagoIbrahima Konate suffers another injury setback after being outperformed by Upamecano Ibrahima Konate‘s long-term future at Liverpool has been up in the air over the last few months amid continued interest from Real Madrid and a rocky start to the 2025-26 campaign.Football Insider recently revealed that Liverpool are reluctant to let Konate leave in January, even though his own contract expires next summer, but they clearly need to change that view. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Konate has not been up to his usual lofty standards so far this season, and he suffered an injury last time out against Chelsea before being taken off just before the hour mark.The 26-year-old still joined up with the France national team for their World Cup qualifiers earlier this week, but watched on from the bench against Azerbaijan and has now been sent back to Merseyside due to his injury concerns.In an interesting twist, Upamecano put in a great performance as he was chosen to start over Konate for Les Bleus on Friday (10 October), with the most passes completed (95), 86% long-ball accuracy, 20 passes into the final third and 14 ball recoveries [Fotmob] in their 3-0 win.The Bayern man completely outshone Konate, and the fact that his injury issues have once again reared their head, with 45 games missed in the last three years, shows that Upamecano could well be the better option for the Reds going forward.Liverpool need defensive additions quickly, and Konate’s lack of reliability and form has been massively highlighted in recent days, so it makes sense for them to try to sign Upamecano in January rather than next summer.Upamecano could sign a new deal at Bayern, Liverpool must move quicklyAnother reason why Liverpool have to ramp up their efforts to land Upamecano after the turn of the year is due to his contract situation with the German giants.The 26-year-old has helped Bayern win three titles in the last four years, while his outstanding showings last term saw him named in the Bundesliga’s Team of the Season, so it comes as little surprise to learn that they want him to stick around long-term.Dayot Upamecano felt cheeky against Magic Musiala 😏✨#Bundesliga | FC Bayern MünchenPosted by Bundesliga on Friday, July 18, 2025 View Facebook Bayern are looking to extend Upamecano’s contract, as confirmed by sporting director Max Eberl last month, and he is clearly learning well from one of the best in his position in the modern era in Vincent Kompany.Recent reports have since stated that Upamecano has agreed to the first stage of a new deal, and so it does seem like a matter of time until he is tied down past 2026.That should only make Liverpool more determined to convince him of a move to Anfield, however, and they need to act fast in this race against time to agree a move to sign Upamecano in the January window.