Liverpool and Chelsea could face each other in the transfer market. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Next summer there could be a number of top centre-backs on the market as free agents, and Liverpool could be at the center of it all. Ibrahima Konate could fall into this category, but the same can also be said for some of their transfer targets, including Dayot Upamecano.
Upamecano sees his contract with Bayern Munich expire in eight months and, as things stand, no agreement has been reached to extend his stay in Bavaria. Liverpool are one of the clubs interested in the France international, although they face competition from Chelsea and Man City, all of whom will be keenly monitoring developments.
Bayern Munich worried about the loss of Dayot Upamecano
According to Graeme Bailey (via TBR Football), Upamecano is more likely than not to stay at Bayern, although there are fears he will not sign a new contract at the Allianz Arena.
“We really have a fascinating summer ahead, given some of the potential big-name free agents that could be available, and particularly in the center-half market. In England we think and talk about Marc Guehi, but in Europe the name many are talking about is French star Dayot Upamecano – who has really looked the part for Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany.
“Talking to sources at a few Premier League clubs, they actually think Upamecano is more likely to stay than leave, but I can tell you that Bayern are really worried that Upamecano will be offered deals in early 2026 if a deal with Bayern isn’t done. And Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City are all very much out for him, they all like him very highly.”
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops with Upamecano, but he would undoubtedly be a great signing for Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City.
