Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claims Liverpool are in the race for £38m star with ‘very good qualities’

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Liverpool have been linked with Dayot Upamecano in recent weeks, and although he wasn’t ever likely to move in January, he could well spark a race for his signature in the summer.

According to a report in The Mirror from January, the Reds were eager to sign the RB Leipzig defender, as were Premier League rivals Manchester United.

However, a player of Upamecano’s calibre is never going to be short of multiple suitors.

And Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed his club’s interest in the 22-year-old, while also claiming Liverpool and Chelsea are also eyeing the player.

“In addition to Bayern Munich, there are at least two quite attractive clubs interested [in Upamecano],” he told Sky Germany, via Sky Sports.

“The fact is that the player is interesting, and the fact is that we will almost certainly lose David Alaba in that position.

“The fact that Chelsea and Liverpool are also interested in him proves that he has very good qualities. He can replace Alaba.”

Upamecano, who signed a contract extension with Leipzig last summer, has excelled since arriving from their sister club Red Bull Salzburg in 2017.

He has made 138 appearances in all competitions and played a pivotal role in Julian Nagelsmann’s side’s run to the Champions League semi-finals last term.

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Liverpool have really struggled at the back this year, with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and now Joel Matip sidelined long-term.

Even though Ben Davies has joined permanently and Ozan Kabak has arrived on loan with an option to buy, a player of Upamecano’s calibre cannot be passed up.

Reportedly boasting a £38million transfer clause, he is going to be highly sought after in the summer.