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PSG & Real Madrid are hoping to tempt defensive Liverpool target with high wages 15 December 2025 at 11:40

PSG & Real Madrid are hoping to tempt defensive Liverpool target with high wages

15 December 2025 at 11:40

Dayot Upamecano’s future at Bayern Munich has become a growing source of tension inside the Allianz Arena, as the club continues to struggle to reach an agreement over a new long-term deal.

According to Foot Mercato, negotiations between the German champions and the French defender have stalled, with the player unimpressed by Bayern’s latest offer.

The 27-year-old’s contract runs out at the end of the current season, and if no breakthrough is made soon, Upamecano could become one of the most sought-after free agents in Europe next summer.

Real Madrid & PSG enter Dayot Upamecano race

Both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are said to have already made their intentions clear, informing the player’s camp that they are willing to meet his wage demands should he opt to move on.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Upamecano, who is attracting attention from some of the top clubs in the world due to his contract situation.

The French defender has been a key figure in the club’s defensive line. However, his future is now clouded by uncertainty, as Bayern’s management has so far been unable to match the financial terms proposed by other European clubs.

Bayern’s offer reportedly falls short of the salary structure Upamecano’s representatives are demanding, with the defender seeking a deal that reflects his status as one of Europe’s elite centre-backs.

The club, mindful of maintaining its wage balance, remains hesitant to meet those figures amid broader financial recalibrations following several high-profile signings.

Real Madrid have already established a verbal agreement on the basics of a contract, putting them in pole position should Upamecano become available on a free transfer.

Madrid’s interest comes as part of a wider strategy to strengthen their backline, with players like Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba facing an uncertain future.

Liverpool face intense competition for Upamecano

Dayot Upamecano in action for Bayern Munich against Chelsea (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain are also pushing hard behind the scenes. The French champions have made direct contact with Upamecano’s camp, signaling that they can comfortably meet his financial expectations.

PSG view the France international as an ideal homegrown solution to fortify their defense alongside Marquinhos and Lucas Hernández.

For now, Upamecano remains focused on Bayern’s title campaign, but the club’s hierarchy is under increasing pressure to finalise an agreement before January, when the player would legally be free to negotiate pre-contract terms with foreign clubs.

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Sources: Liverpool begin “work on replacing Salah” with 11 G/A Man United transfer target 11 December 2025 at 14:22

Sources: Liverpool begin “work on replacing Salah” with 11 G/A Man United transfer target

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By:Mark Brus

11 December 2025 at 14:22

Liverpool are understood to be eyeing up Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as they begin background work on replacing Mohamed Salah.

As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, sources have informed me that there’s a genuine possibility of Salah leaving Anfield, and the Reds could look to Barcola alongside other targets like Antoine Semenyo as a possible replacement.

One issue, however, is that PSG currently prefer to keep Barcola, and could even try tying the 23-year-old down to a new contract, with his current deal due to end in 2028.

Is Bradley Barcola a realistic transfer target for Liverpool?

Even if PSG want to keep Barcola, it seems sources view this as a potentially realistic deal for Liverpool.

Barcola hasn’t managed to establish himself as an automatic starter for PSG due to there being so much competition in Luis Enrique’s side, so he might well be tempted to seek a move elsewhere.

The Frenchman could have a key role if he joined LFC to replace Salah, while sources also suggested that other big names like Manchester United could be in for him.

Bradley Barcola in action for PSG (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

“Liverpool have already begun background work on replacing Salah,” one well-placed figure in the industry told me. “A player they really like, and have been following closely for some time, is Bradley Barcola.”

Other sources suggested that Barcola would be “open” to considering his options, so that could open up an opportunity for Liverpool.

What could Barcola bring to Liverpool?

Barcola has pace, skill, and an eye for goal from out wide, and given his age, he surely still has his best years ahead of him.

With a total of six goals and five assists in all competitions for club and country this season, it’s clear that Barcola is adding consistent end-product to his game as he matures and develops.

Deals already agreed: Chelsea star to be sold, replacement signing secured

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By:Mark Brus

10 December 2025 at 19:00

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is expected to be sold at the end of this season, with the signing of Emanuel Emegha already in place.

The Blues have loaned Jackson out to Bayern Munich for this season, and it’s not been the easiest start to life at the Allianz Arena for the Senegal international.

Bayern have the option to make Jackson’s move permanent, but it remains to be seen if they’ll take it, though Chelsea will likely sell him anyway.

That’s according to latest reports on Chelsea’s striker situation, with Emegha already on his way to Stamford Bridge as a replacement up front.

Chelsea’s striker options next season with Emanuel Emegha

It will be interesting to see Emegha at Chelsea next season as he looks like he already has the potential to come in and be Enzo Maresca’s first choice straight away.

It makes sense that Jackson isn’t part of Chelsea’s plans after some underwhelming form, while Joao Pedro and Liam Delap haven’t exactly set the world alight either.

If you regularly use sites like Betway you might be tempted to check out how likely it is that Emegha ends next season as Chelsea’s top scorer, because he’s certainly making waves with Strasbourg in Ligue 1 this season.

Nicolas Jackson in action for Bayern (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

The 22-year-old Netherlands international has more goals than either Pedro or Delap already this season, with seven in ten games in all competitions.

By contrast, Pedro has four and Delap has one, so a combined total of five. It’s early days for them with CFC, but if they carry on like this there seems little reason for the club to keep them around.

Chelsea’s links with Strasbourg

Chelsea have done well to already agree a deal to sign Emegha, who has shone for fellow BlueCo club Strasbourg.

This certainly seems like an arrangement that’s working well for the west London giants, as it allows them to get a look at young players at another club first before committing to bringing them to Chelsea.

Emegha is one of the most exciting talents there at the moment, but there are others worth keeping an eye on too, such as Julio Enciso.

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