Manchester United are among the clubs eyeing Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano
The uncertainty surrounding Dayot Upamecano’s future has intensified, and according to Christian Falk in his CF Bayern Insider column, the race to secure his signature has already begun. He reported that Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain are all closely monitoring the situation. Bayern Munich have tried to extend the defender’s contract for almost a year, but the talks are not progressing. The French international’s deal ends in 2026, and from January, he will be able to enter into negotiations with other clubs.
Liverpool’s interest grow because Ibrahima Konate’s contract ends in the same period. If Liverpool sign Upamecano on a free transfer, they make a smart deal, though competition will be fierce. Real Madrid look strongest, and reports suggest their interest could push them in front of rivals.
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are still in the running, but Bayern remain hopeful of tying him down. Interestingly, this news arrives at a time when we reported earlier that Barcelona want to sign Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United, while the Red Devils will let Jadon Sancho leave for free after his loan at Chelsea. So plenty is happening in the transfer news for the Red Devils
“It is true that Liverpool are looking at Dayot Upamecano. Bayern have been trying to give Upamecano a new contract for months. I think it’s coming up to a year of talks! And the time is running out, because next summer he’s a free agent, and it makes him so interesting for many, many clubs. “Liverpool, of course, have the same situation with Ibrahima Konate – he’s also going to be a free agent next summer.
And yes, if Liverpool can get a player like Dayot Upamecano for free, that’s pretty good business. That said, every top club in the world is looking at him; I heard that Real Madrid is very, very interested in him. Also, the player is understood to be on the list at Manchester United and PSG.”
Why Manchester United Should Think Twice?
While the demand for Upamecano is understandable, Manchester United would take a significant gamble by making a move for the 26-year-old centre-back. He possesses stature, speed, and ball-carrying ability, while his anticipation and interceptions often rescue his team in dangerous moments. Upamecano rose from RB Salzburg to RB Leipzig and then Bayern Munich in 2021, with ambition and steady growth. His role in France’s run to the 2022 World Cup final proved to everyone his international pedigree.
Yet these strengths hide flaws that make his fit for Manchester United questionable. The Frenchman often loses focus in big games, and those lapses have hurt his teams in Champions League knockouts where mistakes bring heavy consequences. United need a reliable defender who shows consistency above all else. Reports say Upamecano has already told his agent to contact Real Madrid, making them his most likely destination. Instead, United should target a defender with mental resilience rather than gamble on a player whose lapses could undo progress.