Upamecano transfer race: another top club shows interest | OneFootball

Dayot Upamecano is established as the defensive leader at FC Bayern. However, the future of the French national player is uncertain. In addition to Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain is now also said to have shown serious interest.

According to information from transfer insider Christian Falk, Upamecano is now also on PSG's list of potential new signings. This increases the pressure on Bayern's bosses, as the 26-year-old has long been linked with top international clubs. Liverpool and Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring the center-back, as is Manchester United.

The reason for the growing interest is obvious: Upamecano would be available for free next summer as things currently stand. His contract in Munich only runs until 2026, and an extension has not yet been achieved. Bayern has been trying for almost a year to reach an agreement with the defender's camp – so far, unsuccessfully.

Salary demands complicate negotiations

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As reported by SPORT1, the main problem lies on the financial level. Upamecano is said to be demanding a significant salary increase. His camp points to the recently improved contracts of Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies and sees the Frenchman in a similar salary category.

For the record champions, however, this is a balancing act. On one hand, they want to bind the defensive leader long-term, but on the other hand, the goal remains to prevent salary costs from spiraling out of control. For those responsible, including sports director Max Eberl, it's clear: an uncontrolled increase in individual contracts could disrupt the balance within the squad.

Market value at 50 million euros – risk for Bayern

According to Transfermarkt, the right-footer's market value is currently around 50 million euros. For Munich, it would be a worst-case scenario to let Upamecano leave in the summer without a transfer fee. Such a departure would be a severe setback both athletically and financially.

It is therefore all the more urgent for Bayern to find a solution. Eberl recently emphasized that they want to continue the talks intensively to convince the center-back to stay. However, it is clear: the longer the negotiations drag on, the greater the risk that international heavyweights will put concrete offers on the table.

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