The urgency for Bayern to seal the deal is driven by the calibre of clubs waiting in the wings. Real Madrid, dealing with their own defensive injury crises over the past 18 months, view Upamecano as the ideal blend of physical dominance and ball-playing ability to marshal their backline.
Similarly, Paris Saint-Germain have never hidden their admiration for the French international. The connection through his agent, who has strong ties to the Parisian club, has fuelled constant speculation about a return to his homeland. For PSG, signing a starting defender from the French national team would be a significant coup, both sporting and symbolic.
However, Upamecano’s role under Vincent Kompany has been a decisive factor. Since the Belgian’s arrival in the dugout, Upamecano has evolved into an "indispensable" figure. Kompany, one of the greatest centre-backs of the modern era, has placed immense trust in the Frenchman, and that faith appears to be reciprocal.