Manchester United and Liverpool Battle for Dayot Upamecano

Premier League Giants Eye French Defender

Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly in a race to acquire Dayot Upamecano, as discussions over a contract extension with Bayern Munich have stalled.

Interest from Top Clubs

As per a report from the German news source BILD, Manchester United is closely monitoring the situation of the 26-year-old defender, whose contract with Bayern is due to expire at the conclusion of the current season.

However, United isn’t the only club interested in Upamecano. Liverpool is also keen on the defender, particularly amid speculation surrounding Ibrahima Konate’s future at the club.

Other Clubs Keeping an Eye

Furthermore, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are said to be tracking Upamecano’s situation at Bayern Munich. Contract renewal negotiations have encountered difficulties, with key issues remaining unresolved.

While an agreement on base salary has been reached between Bayern and Upamecano, the discussions have hit a snag regarding the signing bonus.