Final three clubs in Dayot Upamecano transfer race

Dayot Upamecano has decided that he will play for one of three clubs next season, according to Bild journalist Christian Falk.

While Upamecano is in talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract, the France international centre-back is also open to a move to Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.

Falk wrote on CFBayernInsider: “It is TRUE: PSG and Real Madrid are the only clubs, other than Bayern, left fighting for Dayot Upamecano.

“It’s not good news for Liverpool fans – sorry for that! We have heard that there are just three clubs in the Frenchman’s mind for the future. 

“First of all, Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions are a little bit confident that they will get the centre-half to sign a new contract.

“However, failing that, there are two clubs that interest Upamecano – otherwise, no Premier League clubs are on the list – and these are Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. 

“Both outfits are interested in the 27-year-old because he’s currently on track to be a free agent next year. Xabi Alonso’s side, in particular, are especially keen as they’re going to need new defenders. 

“I heard there will be talks with Antonio Rüdiger in January to decide if he’ll get a new contract. David Alaba, likewise, will be a free agent in the summer. 

“But that’s not to suggest PSG are anything but very interested in Upamecano. 

“They want to build a team that almost mimics the French national side. 

“Upamecano, a French national, would fit perfectly into this vision, and they can afford to meet his financial demands.

“That all said, I have heard that the Bundesliga winner is also really a fan of Vincent Kompany, and he loves to work with the Belgian head coach. 

“So, this is the big chance for Bayern Munich in this poker game. 

“It’s still open, but there are three clubs in a position to sign Upamecano.”