Liverpool have been given the opportunity to sign Dayot Upamecano from Bayern Munich, with a report providing the latest on his contract talks, while sources have named an ongoing issue between Mo Salah and Anfield chiefs.<\/p>\n
Speculation surrounding Liverpool<\/a> is currently being dominated by Salah, who said in a recent interview he feels he is being \u2018thrown under the bus\u2019 by the club. Salah returned to the Liverpool squad against Brighton & Hove Albion, notching an assist, though he has since jetted off to the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.<\/p>\n While Liverpool\u2019s main focus will be on ending Salah\u2019s row with Arne Slot, they will also be looking to tee up some masterful transfers for 2026\u2026<\/p>\n Liverpool in Upamecano hunt<\/p>\n German outlet TZ<\/a> report that Bayern star Upamecano has been \u2018offered\u2019 to Liverpool by the player\u2019s camp.<\/p>\n Liverpool have been joined by the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in expressing interest in Upamecano<\/a> amid his contract wrangle with Bayern.<\/p>\n His current terms expire on June 30. As such, under the Bosman rule, European clubs can negotiate a pre-contract agreement with the centre-back from January 1 onwards.<\/p>\n The fact one of the Bundesliga\u2019s best defenders could be available on a free transfer has piqued Liverpool\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n Upamecano is described as being \u2018happy in Munich\u2019, though there are two issues holding up contract discussions.<\/p>\n Firstly, the player\u2019s agent wants a \u20ac65million (\u00a357m) release clause to be included in his new deal.<\/p>\n Bayern generally do not agree to such clauses, though they have softened their stance during recent talks with Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala.<\/p>\n Secondly, Upamecano wants a salary worth \u20ac18m per year, or around \u20ac346k (\u00a3304k) a week. So far, Bayern have been unwilling to offer such an amount.<\/p>\n Liverpool are watching negotiations closely and could strike if it emerges the France star will be leaving Bavaria.<\/p>\n Liverpool have identified Upamecano as a backup target in case they miss out on Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who is being chased by almost all of Europe\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n Slot needs a new centre-half so he can prepare for life after Virgil van Dijk, while Ibrahima Konate\u2019s performances have also come under scrutiny this term.<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/strong><\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Reds begin Salah make-up talks<\/p>\n Our transfer insider Graeme Bailey has revealed that Liverpool officials have opened dialogue with Salah\u2019s representatives to try and clear the air<\/a>.<\/p>\n