Published 19:54 IST, November 12th 2020

David Alaba 'open' to Liverpool transfer amid Bayern Munich exit links?

Reports covering Liverpool transfer news suggest that Bayern Munich star defender David Alaba is open to a move to Liverpool next season.

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David Alaba transfer rumours have been garing steam ever since it was revealed that Bayern Munich have withdrawn ir offer for star defender. While earlier David Alaba transfer news suggested that Austrian is interested in a move to LaLiga, latest Liverpool transfer news indicates that defender has w been identified as an option for Reds. 28-year-old’s arrival could help solve defensive crisis Liverpool currently find mselves in, with a host of defenders unavailable due to injury.

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Liverpool transfer news: Alaba to Liverpool links get stronger

Football Insider revealed that David Alaba would be open to a sensational move to Liverpool next year. According to publication, Austrian defender is on Liverpool’s shortlist, just like midfielder Thiago Alcantara was earlier this year. A potential move to Liverpool will help in providing much-needed depth at back for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Jurgen Klopp has failed to equately replace Dejan Lovren following his move to Zenit St Petersburg, with current defensive crisis meaning that Joel Matip is only recognized central defender in side.

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fact that David Alaba can play both as a centre back and full back will certainly prove to be an attractive proposition. Although publication disclosed that David Alaba is open to a Liverpool move, it also revealed that 28-year-old prefers a move to Real Mrid or Barcelona next season. However, with Bayern looking to demand as much as a £30 million for defender in January, any move to Real Mrid or Barcelona seems unlikely. 

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David Alaba transfer for January ruled out by Bayern

Any club looking to get David Alaba would have to wait till next summer if David Alaba transfer news is to be believed. Austrian’s contract expires next year, with defender free to talk to foreign clubs from January. However, German publication BILD recently revealed that Bayern Munich have intention of letting ir star defender leave in January.

According to publication, German champions want to hold onto Austrian for as long as possible, even if it means losing defender for free next summer. Despite BILD claiming that Alaba is t available in January, or media reports hinted that a winter move could be on cards as well.

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Bayern Munich transfer news: David Alaba contract situation explained

David Alaba and Bayern Munich have been at loggerhes ever German club withdrew ir contract offer at start of vember. Bundesliga champions anunced that y have withdrawn David Alaba contract, after failing to agree terms with ir star defender. Speaking to APA, David Alaba’s far George mitted that contract situation has left defender disappointed and upset. Despite contract withdrawal, Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, speaking to Sky Deutschland, conceded that two parties could come to an agreement if player wants to stay at German club.

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Im Credits: Bayern Munich Instagram, Liverpool website

19:54 IST, November 12th 2020