Liverpool Launch Bold Bid for Second Bayern Munich Star After Initial Target

Liverpool have entered the competition to secure Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry as a free agent during the upcoming summer transfer window, according to reports emerging from various European sources.

The Merseyside club is actively developing their approach for the 2026 summer market, recognizing that their disappointing campaign beginning may necessitate significant activity in player acquisitions.

Among the targets being evaluated is believed to be Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano, whose contract situation has positioned him as a possible successor to Liverpool's own contract holdout, Ibrahima Konaté.

Upamecano isn't the sole Bayern player being monitored, though. La Gazzetta dello Sport initially disclosed Liverpool's pursuit of Gnabry, whose contract negotiations have similarly caught Juventus's eye.

The Italian publication suggests Liverpool holds the advantage in securing Gnabry due to their superior financial resources, but respected German reporter and BILD's chief editor, Christian Falk maintains the competition remains open.

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Falk validates the pursuit of Gnabry by both Liverpool and Juventus, confirming contact has been established by each club, but highlights that the winger's substantial wages present major obstacles for both interested parties.

Gnabry ranks among Bayern's highest-paid players following a deal he inked in 2022. His agreement expires at season's end and the German champions have clearly indicated they won't offer comparable terms.

Reports suggest Gnabry would consider reducing his salary to remain at Bayern, but the sensitive contract discussions have created opportunities for Liverpool and Juventus to make their moves.

Gnabry operates primarily as a right winger—he continues to be among the elite performers when at his peak—but has demonstrated remarkable adaptability this campaign by featuring on the left flank and as a central attacking midfielder, contributing four goals and four assists across 15 matches in all tournaments.

Bayern desire to retain Gnabry and continue pursuing a new contract arrangement, but should the impasse persist for another month and a half, both Liverpool and Juventus will gain permission to engage in official discussions with the 30-year-old.

As a prospective free signing, Gnabry might receive enhanced compensation from either European club without any transfer fee involved.