Klopp is an admirer of Upamecano and sees the 22-year-old as 'a natural future partner for Van Dijk' at the heart of his defence but must match the swift moves made by United, according to the Mirror.
Upamecano has a £38million release clause inserted into his contract with Leizpig, which officially comes into play at the end of the current campaign.
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