Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has described Liverpool as ‘attractive competitors’ to the German giants for the signature of RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano.
The Reds have been long-time suitors for the central defender with a modest release clause and Rummenigge told Sky Deutschland (via Sport Witness) that the Premier League champions, along with Chelsea, remain in the hunt for the Frenchman.
He said: ”There are still at least two attractive competitors with Bayern Munich, the fact is that the player is interesting.” The 65-year-old went on to mention the two Premier League sides directly as the main protagonists to deny Bayern the signing.
A fully-fledged France international at 22, Upamecano has become an integral part of a successful RB Leipzig side and will likely play a huge part in any continued success this season prior to what looks an inevitable summer departure.
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand described the French ace as ‘formidable’ after one performance in the Champions League last season.
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Upamecano is widely regarded as one of the best young defenders in the world, and one who Jurgen Klopp would likely relish the opportunity to improve even further.
Despite Liverpool’s well-documented central defensive issues being somewhat remedied on transfer deadline day with a double signing, the arrival of Ozan Kabak in particular could end up being merely a short term solution.
Should the Turkish defender fail to suitably impress, Klopp would almost certainly be back in the market in the summer, and Upamecano’s enticing £38m clause would be extremely difficult to ignore.
