Leipzig's Upamecano plays incredible during Bayern match
Barcelona are keen to sign a defender, knowing Samuel Umtiti’s £52m release clause is attracting interest from rival clubs.
And they are reportedly preparing to fend off fellow suitors Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich for Upamecano as well.
That is according to French TV station Telefoot, who claim 19-year-old Upamecano is on Barca’s radar.
Barcelona are expected to spend this summer, especially on their lean defensive ranks.
Even if Umtiti stays, manager Ernresto Valverde is tipped to dip into the market for a new centre-back.
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Barcelona want to sign Dayot Upamecano
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Dayot Upamecano is also wanted at Manchester United, Arsenal and AC Milan
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Bayern Munich are said to be keen on Dayot Upamecano
And Upamecano has caught the eye.
Telefoot claim Barcelona are preparing an £87m (€100m) offer for the talented France youth international.
Upamecano only joined Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg last summer but has become a regular at the Bundesliga outfit.
The report claims Premier League duo Manchester United and Arsenal are ‘closely’ following Upamecano, while Bayern and AC Milan have also kept tabs on his development.
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Upamecano was recently asked about his future but kept his cards close to his chest.