Liverpool are reportedly ‘keen to beat Manchester United in the race to sign Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
The Reds started the season with a disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. They then won six consecutive matches in all competitions before suffering three consecutive defeats before the international break.
Arne Slot’s team has looked defensively vulnerable so far and has conceded fourteen goals in ten games in all competitions.
Despite strengthening their backline by signing Giovanni Leoni this summer, Liverpool were looking for a new defender and Marc Guehi was the main target.
The Reds came very close to signing him, but Crystal Palace ultimately blocked the transfer on deadline day. On TEAMtalk, Jones claims Liverpool are planning to revive their interest in signing Guehi, but Bayern Munich have entered the race.
The Bavarian club are seriously considering signing the Englishman as a potential replacement for Upamecano, who like Guehi will become a free agent next summer, and talks over a new term with the Frenchman have made no progress.
Upamecano to Liverpool
Nottingham Forest star Murillo is also on Bayern Munich’s radar, but he would be a very expensive option. Now Liverpool are keen to sign Upamecano as the primary alternative option to strengthen the defensive department should they ultimately fail to sign Guehi.
The report claims the Merseyside club will face stiff competition from Man Utd to sign Upamecano as they want him to address their leaky defence.
Since moving to the Allianz Arena from RB Leipzig, Upamecano has had a successful spell, winning several league titles and a couple of major cup tournaments.
The Frenchman is only 26 years old and is currently in the prime of his career. With Ibrahima Konate’s long-term future at Anfield currently uncertain as his existing contract expires next summer, Liverpool need a new proven player to replace him if he eventually leaves.
Upamecano, valued at around £43 million Transfer marketis a talented player and could be a smart signing for Liverpool if they ultimately manage to secure his service next year.
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