Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has rejected Rio Ferdinand's assessment of Manchester United-linked centre-back Dayot Upamecano, while poking fun at his infamous "rant" backing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Upamecano attracted attention from a number of top clubs with his performances for RB Leipzig during the 2019-20 season.
The likes of United, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona were all credited with an interest in the 23-year-old, who has left the door open to a future transfer.
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The Frenchman played a key role in Leipzig's run to the Champions League semi-finals, and was rewarded with a contract extension in August, which ties him to Red Bull Arena until 2023.