Hasan Salihamidzic confirms Bayern Munich's interest in Premier League target Dayot Upamecano
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Updated 30/01/2021 at 15:36 GMT
Bayern Munich have already had positive meetings with the agents of Dayot Upamecano, with the Bavarian side firmly in the race to sign the French defender from RB Leipzig this summer. The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona are also in for the 22-year-old, who has a £40 million release clause in his contract.
RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano
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Bayern Munich have held talks with the representatives of RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano, who has been linked with a move to a variety of the world's biggest clubs.
The 22-year-old centre-back has established himself as one of the best defensive prospects in the world during his four years at the Red Bull Arena, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern among the clubs linked with his signature.
He has a release clause worth £40 million, which will become active in the summer, and the German champions are looking to raid their rivals for the France international, having already had a positive meeting with his representatives.
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"Of course we are thinking about him," sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic told Sky Sports' German bureau.
"We had a good meeting with his agents yesterday. Let's see what happens."
Upamecano left his home country in 2015 for a new start with Austrian side Liefering, where he mad his professional debut. Within a year, he had signed by Red Bull Salzburg, before making the familiar move to Leipzig in 2017.
This season has seen Upamecano make his full international debut for France and his first international goal followed in September's 4-2 win over Croatia.
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