Liverpool name-checked in "open race" to sign "sensational" triple league champion

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Liverpool could potentially be one of the clubs to make a move for Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano, as they eye up defensive options. Speaking to Football Insider, journalist Pete O’Rourke discussed the availability of Upamecano, as Bayern look to keep hold of him, name-checking Liverpool in his comments.

“Well, I’m sure they’ll be hoping that maybe they could sign a player of the calibre of Upamecano on a potential free transfer in the summer. “Manchester United have been long-term admirers of Upamecano before as well, and Real Madrid were also looking for centre-back reinforcements next year as well.

If a new deal can’t be agreed but Bayern are doing everything they can to try and persuade the Frenchman to stay.” Could Upamecano replace Konate at Liverpool? The 27-year-old is now a three-time Bundesliga champion, making 165 appearances for his current club, and writer Muhammad Butt hailed him back in 2022: “Upamecano rivalling Pedri for best player on the pitch. sensational defensive display.” Upamecano feels like a strong choice for Liverpool, should he decide he wants a fresh challenge away from Bayern, with the France international someone who should be looked at alongside Guehi.