Bayern Munich have reportedly conceded defeat in keeping hold of Benjamin Pavard, with Liverpool one of the sides recently linked with the French international.
According to Bild, the Bundesliga champions have now accepted that the 27-year-old will leave Bavaria this summer, with Liverpool interested in signing Pavard as Jurgen Klopp looks to add to his defensive ranks via the transfer market.
As per the report, Bayern are yet to receive an offer for Pavard. Though with the German giants now conceding that the former VfB Stuttgart star will be on the move, there could soon be some activity that might result in the defender leaving Thomas Tuchel’s side.
With Liverpool ready to evolve their defence which could include Trent Alexander-Arnold fully migrating into central midfield, Pavard could be the perfect signing for the Reds given his ability to play both at centre-back and right-back. And this update from Bayern could be huge.
Indeed, Liverpool have gone quiet on transfers since completing the signing of Alexis Mac Allister at the start of this month. Yet with Bayern now saying that Pavard will be on the move this summer, the Merseyside giants now have a chance to strike for the French defender.
Liverpool have to pounce as Bayern give up on keeping Pavard
Bayern accepting defeat on Pavard is something few fans would have predicted given how important the defender is for the club. Yet with such a decision now being made, Liverpool have the chance to move for a perfect player to add to their squad this summer.
Versatile, reaching his prime and likely available at a fair price, Pavard ticks many boxes Liverpool fans will want filling in when it comes to signing a defender. And with Bayern now confirming their stance, the Reds must move quickly to recruit the French international.
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