Bayern face nightmare scenario: Liverpool eye up Upamecano 👀 | OneFootball

At FC Bayern, Dayot Upamecano is currently one of the most reliable pillars in the defense. Under coach Vincent Kompany, the 26-year-old started in three of the first four Bundesliga matches and impressed with strong performances. However, while the Frenchman is set in terms of sports, his future at Säbener Straße remains unclear. His contract expires next summer - and time is pressing.

Although those responsible, including Sporting Director Max Eberl, have already confirmed that talks about an extension are underway. But a breakthrough has not yet been achieved. This increases the risk that the defender will leave Munich on a free transfer.

Liverpool joins the poker for Upamecano

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As the Sport BILD reports, Real Madrid has long had Upamecano on their radar. Now the BILD podcast "Bayern Insider" reveals that FC Liverpool is also seriously considering signing the Bayern star: "What we can reveal: FC Liverpool is also thinking about Dayot Upamecano. There, Ibrahima Konaté's contract is expiring. Of course, they are considering Upamecano, he is on their radar," emphasizes Bayern reporter Tobias Altschäffl.

The situation is anything but comfortable for Bayern. Altschäffl continues: "The more time passes, the worse for Bayern. Because the more time passes, the more clubs enter the race, the more expensive it becomes. If he doesn't get injured and keeps his form, it will become increasingly difficult for Bayern. They want to extend, they will put a lot of effort into it. But the competition - Real Madrid, FC Liverpool included - is big."

Bayern faces a free transfer loss - Konaté as an alternative?

With a market value of around 50 million euros, Upamecano is one of the most valuable defenders in the Bundesliga. For Munich, a free transfer departure would be a severe setback - both sportingly and financially.

If a transfer does indeed happen, the solution could ironically be found in Liverpool. Bayern insider Falk brings Ibrahima Konaté into the conversation: "Konaté is of course a player that Bayern could approach." Even before his transfer to Liverpool in 2021, the record champions had a great interest in the French national player.

Bayern still hopes that Upamecano sees his future in Munich. But the longer the talks go on, the greater the competition from abroad becomes.

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