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Thursday's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup: Divock Origi, Dayot Upamecano, Nicolo Barella

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Liverpool on Thursday, January 21.

The January transfer window is now open, with Liverpool continuing to be linked with a host of big names.

Jurgen Klopp has been forced to contend with a crippling injury crisis during the first half of the season, leading to speculation that the Premier League champions could move for a new defender this month.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Anfield.

Thursday morning's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup:


Jamal Musiala a target for Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City?

Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring for England Under-21s against Albania in the European qualifiers on November 17, 2020© Reuters

Jamal Musiala has emerged as a rumoured target for Premier League heavyweights Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City after failing to agree a new contract with Bayern Munich.

The 17-year-old attacking midfielder burst onto the scene in the back end of last season, becoming both Bayern's youngest player and goalscorer in the Bundesliga.

England Under-21s international Musiala has made 19 appearances for the Bavarian giants overall, but his current deal expires next year and fresh terms have yet to be agreed.

Goal claims that, with Bayern unwilling to match the youngster's £100,000-a-week wage demands, he may be on his way to the Premier League in the summer.

Reigning English champions Liverpool, plus Manchester rivals United and City, are all said to be closely monitoring the situation.

Musiala's camp are said to be confident that one of the Premier League big boys will match the six-figure weekly sum the attacker is after, feeling that he has already proved his worth over the past seven months.



Bayern Munich 'determined to sign Dayot Upamecano over Man United, Liverpool'

Dayot Upamecano in action for RB Leipzig on October 28, 2020© Reuters

Bayern Munich are reportedly desperate to beat Manchester United and Liverpool to the signature of RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano.

With David Alaba seemingly destined to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, Bayern are understood to have identified Upamecano as an ideal replacement for the Austrian.

Upamecano reportedly has a €42m (£37m) buyout clause included in his Leipzig contract, with Liverpool and Man United expected to be in the running for his services this summer.

However, German outlet Bild claims that Bayern will try to drive the price down, but they will happily pay the full £37m if other clubs look to steal a march on them.

The report adds that the Bundesliga champions have asked Upamecano's agents to let them know if another party triggers his release clause, and Liverpool are expected to provide stiff competition as they prioritise signings in the summer.

The 22-year-old has already made 22 appearances across all competitions for Leipzig this term, scoring a solitary goal in the Bundesliga.


More transfer news from Liverpool:

Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur in for Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella?
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are tempted to move for Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella, according to a report. Read more.

RB Leipzig want Liverpool's Divock Origi on loan?
Liverpool striker Divock Origi is reportedly a transfer target for RB Leipzig as they look to bolster their attack for the second half of the season. Read more.

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