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Marcelo, Upamecano and Konate all ‘eyed’ in January

Liverpool eyed strikes for Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig, in addition to Lyon defender Marcelo.

The Reds ultimately strengthened their backline on deadline day with Preston’s Ben Davies and Schalke’s Ozan Kabak each becoming a member of.

However, based on Dave Maddock of the Daily Mirror, the Reds eyed loads of different defenders earlier than transferring for Davies and Kabak.

Maddock’s article states:

“For Liverpool, the listing was apparently infinite – Upamecano and Konate from RB Leipzig had been sounded out at numerous factors earlier than the window closed, Lille’s Sven Botman was thought of in a sophisticated deal concerned Divock Origi.

“Then there have been aborted makes an attempt to signal Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Automobile, who even obtained to the airport, and in addition Lyon defender Marcelo, who was reported to have turned down a proposal of a six month contract.

“Solely Upamencano although, would have been a shoo-in to go straight into the workforce (although Marcelo would have executed a job), and he stays a long run goal.”