Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano.

According to BILD, they will compete with Real Madrid for the French defender. Upamecano has had a mixed spell at Bayern Munich since joining the club for a fee of around £38 million.

Even though there is no doubt that he has the quality to compete at the highest level, he can be quite inconsistent and erratic. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decide to make a move for him in the coming months.

It is no secret that they need quality defenders. Ibrahima Konaté will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer of 2026 and Giovanni Leoni is out with a long-term injury. They have been reduced to just three reliable central defenders right now. It will be interesting to see if they can sign a quality defender when the transfer window opens in January.

Liverpool need a quality defender

They have been heavily linked with the Crystal Palace star Marc Guéhi. The 25-year-old England international is a quality player who came very close to signing for Liverpool on deadline day. However, the move collapsed in the end after Crystal Palace failed to find a quality replacement for him. His contract with the London club expires in the summer of 2026, and Liverpool will be hoping to sign him for a reasonable amount of money in January.

Upamecano would be a quality addition as well, especially if he can remain consistent. The opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be quite exciting for the defender. He could use a fresh start and a move to the Premier League will be exciting. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are interested in the player as well. Los Blancos need defensive depth, and the French defender could be a useful acquisition for them. Given his performances at the German club, he might be available for a reasonable amount of money. It will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually.