Plan B for Upamecano? Bayern keeping tabs on Liverpool star | OneFootball

The future of Dayot Upamecano at FC Bayern remains unclear. Since a contract extension is not yet in sight, the Munich officials are reportedly already considering alternatives - including a star from Liverpool.

Dayot Upamecano's contract expires in 2026, but talks about an extension are sluggish. As reported several times, the camp of the French national player demands a significant salary increase, oriented towards the new top contracts of Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies. For Bayern, this is a balancing act, as they do not want to blow up the salary structure in the squad.

According to information from Sport BILD, both Real Madrid and FC Liverpool have therefore set their sights on the 26-year-old. The Reds are reportedly considering signing the Munich's defensive chief. This increases the risk that Bayern might end up losing him on a free transfer.

Bayern is looking for alternatives

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To be prepared, the record champion is apparently already scanning the market. As BILD football chief Christian Falk reports, Ibrahima Konaté from FC Liverpool is among the candidates who could come into focus in case of an Upamecano departure. The 26-year-old is also facing an uncertain future, as his contract at Anfield Road expires next year.

Particularly interesting for Bayern: Konaté would be available on a free transfer. With a height of 1.94 meters, he brings the necessary physique for the Bundesliga and has played his way into the first row at Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp in recent years. His market value is currently estimated at around 60 million euros by Transfermarkt.

Whether the Reds actually allow Konaté to leave without a transfer fee remains questionable. Much suggests that Liverpool is aiming for a new contract. However, Bayern could try to use the situation to their advantage if no extension is made.

In addition to Konaté, Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace has also recently been linked with the Munich team. Liverpool had already tried to lure the English national player to Anfield Road in the summer, but failed on Deadline Day. Bayern is also said to have the Eagles' captain on their list.

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