Richard Hughes decision highlights key Liverpool transfer target

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Liverpool could be vying for the transfer of Dayot Upamecano

During the summer of 2026 there are several big-name players who are set to become free agents.

A lot of those players are centre-backs which is good for Liverpool as this is one of the main areas they need to improve upon.

Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk have been off the pace on more than one occasion this term which is likely why rumours of a transfer for Joel Ordonez started to appear at the end of December.

Although some reports emerged that a £40 million+ fee was agreed, it seems like Slot and Richard Hughes were just watching from afar with Liverpool no longer wanting the Ecuadorian.

The fee is likely to have been the main stumbling block which is why the transfer of Dayot Upamecano makes plenty of sense.

As mentioned, Liverpool spent an extortionate amount of money in the summer which will have massively depleted their bank account.

And, with the number of free agent centre-backs who are set to be available in the summer, it's clear that the Reds would prefer to sign a freebie.

Of course, there will still be a signing on fee as well as a massive wage but rather than spending over £40 million on a new centre-back, it would work out much better for them if they avoided paying any sort of fee.