Dayot Upamecano has said he will “make the right decision” about his future amid stalling contract talks at Bayern Munich.
Dayot Upamecano keeps cards close on transfer links
Back in early October, *Bild*‘s Tobias Altschaffl and Sky Germany‘s Florian Plettenberg both claimed Liverpool were interested in Upamecano.
Bayern want the defender to sign a new deal but the Frenchman is yet to commit, only furthering rumours of a move away from the Bundesliga.
Upamecano was asked about his future by L’Equipe and replied: “My agent is taking care of it. We will make the right decision.
“I am receiving good advice. I am focused on this season and my goals with the club and the national team. I don’t have the headspace for it.”
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Tuesday, April 11, 2023: Manchester City's Erling Haaland (R) is challenged by Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Manchester City FC and FC Bayern Munich at the City of Manchester Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
With the 27-year-old’s current contract expiring next summer, Liverpool could view a free transfer for Upamecano has too good to turn down.
While he hasn’t kicked on as he threatened to at RB Leipzig when he was partnering Ibrahima Konate, the Reds are lacking in the centre-half position and he could be a good back-up option.
Whether he is good enough to take Liverpool back to the top of European football, though, that’s another matter.
Today’s Liverpool FC News
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, ENGLAND - Monday, August 25, 2025: Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring the second goal with teammate Ibrahima Konaté during the FA Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Liverpool FC at St James' Park. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has again defended Florian Wirtz, suggesting his struggles are down to Liverpool’s form – he might be onto something there
• Konate has revealed that he once told Hugo Ekitike off but it served as motivation for the young attacker – full story here
• Liverpool U21s beat Chesterfield on penalties in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night – they were still knocked out at the group stage, however, as Kaide Gordon scored twice in their 2-2 draw
Elsewhere in the football world today
LUTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 5, 2023: Luton Town's manager Rob Edwards during the FA Premier League match between Luton Town FC and Liverpool FC at Kenilworth Road. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Rob Edwards has officially been announced as Wolves‘ new manager – he was only in his previous job at Middlesbrough for just over four months!
• Raheem Sterling suffered a break-in at his home in Berkshire while he and his family were at home on Saturday evening – thankfully, nobody was hurt (BBC Sport)
• Former Chelsea player Oscar is in hospital with heart issues – he was using an exercise bike when he collapsed and was unconscious for two minutes (O Globo)
Liverpool FC: On this day
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 12, 2022: Liverpool's James Milner (L) challenges Southampton's Romain Perraud during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
By Joanna Durkan
While perhaps not a pertinent day in Liverpool’s history, James Milner notched his 600th Premier League appearance on this day in 2022.
It came in a 3-1 win against Southampton, against one of their many managers of recent times Nathan Jones, with Roberto Firmino and Darwin Nunez (twice) on the scoresheet.
Why it stuck out is that Milner, currently playing for Brighton, is now nine league appearances away from becoming the Premier League‘s leading appearance-maker.
Gareth Barry currently holds the record with 653 games, with Milner currently on 645. He’s made seven outings for the Seagulls so far this season and only injury, you expect, will stop him from surpassing his former teammate.