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liverpool Now, we’ve been given a major update on the future of the ‘Sensational’ star, who is ‘awaiting’ a move to Anfield.
Reds hope to keep playing football despite quiet deadline day
pressure faced Arne Slaughter After a recent uptick in form that has at least temporarily subsided, the Reds have enjoyed huge wins in their last two games, beating Qarabag 6-0 and then beating Newcastle United 4-1.
As a result, the Reds hope to push on as the season draws to a close, with Champions League qualification crucial and they are just two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United.
It was a quiet January transfer window for the Merseysiders after making significant investments in the summer, but they did manage to seal a deal that will see Jeremy Jacquet join from Rennes at the end of the season.
Jacquet is not the only defender Sloter’s side are eyeing, as it has been revealed they are also eyeing a late move for Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot UpamecanoAccording to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, he is “awaiting” a move to Anfield.
There is already one Latest news on Upamecano’s futureAccording to TEAMtalk , Liverpool have learned that the defender has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich before the deadline.
The Reds had been hoping to sign the Frenchman on a free transfer in the summer, but they may now miss out, with a source claiming: “Dayot has agreed to stay which is a huge boost for the club, they knew there was some strong interest, particularly from England, but the player chose to stay – Bayern are absolutely delighted.”
Upamecano could be ‘sensational’ signing
After confirming Jacquet’s signing, Jamie Carragher It was suggested that Slott still needs to sign another centre-back, saying: “Yes, I’m delighted they’ve signed in the area. Liverpool need reinforcements in the area but they definitely need that in the summer.
“It looks like Ibrahima Konate is leaving because he hasn’t signed a contract yet, so I think they are bringing in young centre-backs for the future.”
Jacquet is only 20 years old and lacks experience, so it makes sense to bring in a more mature centre-back, and the Bayern star fits the bill, having played 63 Champions League games.
In addition, the 27-year-old has performed well in the German team’s defense this season, averaging 2.2 tackles and interceptions per game in the Bundesliga, ranking second in the team.
Praised by reporters as “sensational” Muhammad ButtUpamecano would have been an ideal addition to Liverpool’s defence.
