Bayern Munich declare interest in RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano

Bayern Munich confirm interest in RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano as German champions look to steal march on Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid in pursuit of £38m defender

  • Dayot Upamecano is a man in demand across Europe’s top clubs this summer
  • The RB Leipzig star has established himself as one of the world’s best defenders
  • Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have reported interest in him
  • Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed his side are very keen

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed the German champions are plotting to rival Manchester United, Real Madrid and Chelsea for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano. 

The 22-year-old is considered to be one of the most in-demand young players in Europe having seen his stock rise under Julian Nagelsmann at Leipzig. 

With David Alaba set to leave Bayern in the summer on a free transfer Rummenigge revealed Bayern plan to ‘deal with it’ when asked if they would move for Upamecano as a replacement.

More to follow.