Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool look to Bayern's Upamecano

Gab and Juls discussed the impact of Giovanni Leoni's ACL injury on Liverpool, highlighting the club's urgent need to strengthen their defense. This injury has intensified Liverpool's search for a center back, potentially accelerating moves in the upcoming transfer windows.

According to Bild, Liverpool are lining up a move for Bayern Munich center back Dayot Upamecano, with the Reds exploring options to reinforce their defense. Upamecano, 26, is entering the final six months of his contract, and Liverpool could challenge Real Madrid for his signature. Bayern view him as a key player and plan contract talks, but clubs outside Germany can negotiate a pre-contract in January. Additionally, Liverpool missed out on Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and may revisit that deal, especially after Leoni's injury, with Guehi available on a free transfer next summer. The future of Ibrahima Konaté is also uncertain, prompting Liverpool to monitor multiple defenders.

Barcelona have added Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy to their shortlist as they seek a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski. Guirassy, 29, is a target despite Dortmund's reluctance to sell, and reports indicate a possible €70 million release clause in his contract for specific clubs.

Other transfer rumors include Real Madrid considering Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté after a setback with Saliba, Manchester City close to a new deal for Savinho, and Sergio Busquets announcing his retirement after the MLS season. Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher is linked with a return to the Premier League, with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur interested. Tottenham are also keen to sign Bayern Munich's João Palhinha permanently, with a £27 million option in his loan deal. Chelsea are confident in signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who can sign a pre-contract in January as contract talks stall.

Further rumors mention Manchester United being linked again with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong despite his imminent new contract, and United are also pursuing Derby County goalkeeper Charlie Hardy.