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title: "Klopp eyeing up summer moves for Upamecano and Gimenez"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2020-03-21T07:30:00Z"
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# Klopp eyeing up summer moves for Upamecano and Gimenez

Jurgen Klopp is eyeing up summer moves for RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano and Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez, according to [Passione Inter](https://www.passioneinter.com/news-mercato/mercato-sara-ancora-inghilterra-italia-il-liverpool-su-bastoni-dellinter/?fbclid=IwAR1JtxifRq89WqJtDj4c0nS12JAjFOYwji83UNEm03Q-iiMx7JCipkdamWE).

Liverpool currently have four established centre-backs to call upon, although Dejan Lovren [could leave](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/03/06/lovren-could-leave-liverpool-this-summer-after-almost-exiting-12-months-ago/) at the end of the season.

This latest report claims that Klopp rates both Upamecano and Gimenez highly, as he looks at possible options moving forward.

Upamecano [shone](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/03/12/liverpool-fans-want-the-club-to-sign-upamecano/) for Leipzig in their recent Champions League win over Tottenham, while Gimenez came on as a substitute in Atletico’s [3-2 victory](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51800660) away to Liverpool.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

The Reds seem to be continually [linked](https://sevilla.abc.es/deportes/orgullodenervion/noticias/sevilla-fc/sevilla-fc-ha-dicho-no-varios-jugadores-191239-1584485771.html) with centre-backs at the moment, which could suggest that Lovren will move on.

The Croatian has proved over six seasons that he is too hit-and-miss for Liverpool, and at 30, the time has come to sell him.

It may also mean Klopp isn’t entirely convinced with having Joe Gomez as Virgil van Dijk’s first-choice partner, considering Upamecano and Gimenez are experienced players who may expect to start regularly.

Gomez is still only 22, which shouldn’t be forgotten, and he also [hasn’t been too reliable](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-gomez/verletzungen/spieler/256178) when it comes to staying fit for long periods.

I still think he should be trusted alongside Van Dijk moving forward, however, and it would surprise me if Klopp signed someone to directly replace him.