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Liverpool<\/a> reportedly \u2018keen\u2019 on beating Manchester United<\/a> in the race to sign Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano, as per transfer<\/a> insider Dean Jones<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Reds started the season with a disappointing defeat against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. Following that, they won six consecutive matches in all competitions before enduring three successive defeats before the international break.<\/p>\n Arne Slot\u2019s side have looked vulnerable defensively thus far, conceding 14 goals in 10 matches across all competitions.<\/p>\n Despite reinforcing the backline by signing Giovanni Leoni this summer, Liverpool were looking to buy another defender, and Marc Guehi was the primary target.<\/p>\n The Reds came very close to buying him, but Crystal Palace eventually blocked the move on deadline day. On TEAMtalk<\/span><\/a>, Jones<\/em> claims that Liverpool are planning to revive their interest in signing Guehi, but Bayern Munich have entered the race.<\/p>\n The Bavarian club are seriously considering signing the Englishman as a potential replacement for Upamecano, who is set to become a free agent next summer, like Guehi, and talks regarding a fresh term with the Frenchman haven\u2019t progressed.<\/p>\n Nottingham Forest star Murillo is also on Bayern Munich\u2019s radar, but he would be a very expensive option. Now, Liverpool are \u2018keen\u2019 on signing Upamecano as the primary alternative option to strengthen the defensive department should they eventually fail to sign Guehi.<\/p>\n The report claim that the Merseyside club are set to face tough competition from Man Utd to sign Upamecano as they want him to address their leaky defence.<\/p>\n Since moving to the Allianz Arena from RB Leipzig, Upamecano has enjoyed a successful time, winning multiple league titles and a few major cup competitions.<\/p>\n The Frenchman is still just 26 and is currently at the prime stage of his career. With Ibrahima Konate\u2019s long-term future currently uncertain at Anfield as his existing deal is set to expire next summer, Liverpool need a new proven player to replace him if he eventually leaves.<\/p>\n Upamecano, valued at around \u00a343m by Transfermarkt<\/span><\/a>, is a talented player and could be a shrewd acquisition for Liverpool should they eventually manage to secure his service next year.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUpamecano to Liverpool<\/h2>\n
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