Bayern chief issues intriguing Dayot Upamecano contract update amid Liverpool interest

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Liverpool are still interested in signing a centre-back in the upcoming transfer windows after falling short in the summer – and Dayot Upamecano has seen Bayern Munich’s sporting director issue an intriguing update on his future.Liverpool spent big in the summer, seeing the likes of Alexander Isak join from Newcastle in a Premier League record deal, as well as Florian Wirtz moving to Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen.Arne Slot’s men are aiming to reclaim their Premier League crown, but they suffered a wobble in form and currently sit seven points behind leaders Arsenal.And that could prompt them to firm up interest in Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano after interest last month, with Bayern director Max Eberl stating that clubs calling his agent is ‘normal’ over a potential deal.Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBayern director issues Upamecano contract update after Premier League interestBayern Munich director Max Eberl has spoken out about Upamecano’s future at the club, stating that the Bundesliga champions are in talks with the Frenchman.He revealed after their Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain: “It’s normal if other clubs are calling his agents, it’s part of the game”.“I’ve already said that we want to do our best and get new contract done. We are on it”.🚨 Bayern director Eberl on Upamecano’s contract due to expire in June: “It’s normal if other clubs are calling his agents, it’s part of the game”.“I’ve already said that we want to do our best and get new contract done.

We are on it”. pic.twitter.com/yXALW27Ca9— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 5, 2025 View Tweet TBR Football revealed last week that Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City had all held talks over the prospect of signing Upamecano at the end of the season once his contract expires.Intermediaries have been working hard on his behalf to gauge options ahead of the New Year, by which time the French defender will be able to sign a pre-contract with another club outside of Germany.A Premier League move is certainly not off the cards, with Liverpool keen on his services, though they will have to fend off interest from their top four rivals.Bayern are in talks with Upamecano, as they aim to avoid losing him on a free, but TBR Football understands Upamecano is aware of the options available and English interest is prevalent.Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty ImagesLiverpool may have the pick of the centre-back market this summerThere are a lot of moving parts when it comes to Liverpool’s backline being upgraded in the summer.Their own French defender Ibrahima Konate has interest from Real Madrid given he is also out of contract, and that is something the Anfield side are also aiming to sort out.In addition to that, there is interest in England defender Marc Guehi, with Liverpool agreeing a £35million fee with Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day before the move was scuppered.Guehi is another defender who is out of contract, and if Liverpool can qualify for the Champions League after a wobble in the campaign, it could give them the pick of the bunch if Konate goes.Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel previously stated that Chelsea won’t win the Premier League with their current backline, and that could prompt the Blues to make a move for Upamecano.But if Konate leaves Liverpool, Arne Slot will have the bonus of offering guaranteed minutes for Upamecano and that could swing a deal.Join Our NewsletterReceive weekly football news and updates to your mailbox