A host of top teams are in an ‘open race’ for Dayot Upamecano, with Bayern Munich set to shut the door on a January sale.
According to Football Insider, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid are part of an ‘open race’ to sign Dayot Upamecano. The Frenchman is into the final year of his deal, and while Bayern Munich harbour hopes of a renewal, the German giants are set to shut the door on a January exit for the defender.
Dayot Upamecano’s future is up in the air, with the defender well into the final year of his deal at Bayern Munich. The Frenchman, who signed in a £38 million deal from RB Leipzig back in 2021, has been one of the key stars at the German club, but there are complications behind the scenes about his contract.
The French international is in the final year of his deal, which has ensured an ‘open race’ for his signature ahead of next summer. Some of the big teams are keen to sign him on a Bosman deal, with Chelsea and Liverpool among those keen.
Manchester United and Real Madrid are the other teams in the mix, with the defender’s wage demands likely to narrow down the choice of clubs he could potentially switch over to. The prospect of acquiring a player of Dayot Upamecano’s quality on a free transfer will entice most of those potential suitors, especially Real Madrid, who are already linked with names like Ibrahima Konate and Marc Guehi, with both those stars in a similar situation.
Manchester United could explore a move, given they are angling for a return to the Champions League, and a player like the £38 million Bayern Munich star would be ideal for their squad. Chelsea are also in the market for a new centre-back, with Upamecano’s experience likely to play a key role in helping them elevate to the next level defensively.
Bayern Munich to resist January sale
Liverpool are also interested and part of the ‘open race’ for Dayot Upamecano, as they are in danger of losing fellow French international Ibrahima Konate on a free next season. However, Bayern Munich are not planning on selling the defender, and they are ready to go all out to find an agreement on a renewal.
Inter Milan were planning on a January move, but as things stand, Bayern Munich are seemingly ready to resist offers in January and keep faith in their ability to renew his deal. Hence, the interested suitors for Upamecano may have to hope the renewal idea does not go to plan and they have a chance to sign the £38 million Bayern Munich star on a free transfer in the summer.