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Feb92021 by JBNo Comments

Roman Abramovich approves Thomas Tuchel’s ‘top Chelsea transfer target’

Premier League

Chelsea could land Dayot Upamecano this summer window as Thomas Tuchel identifies the French centre-back as his top transfer target. German outlet BILD claims the RB Leipzig defender is attracting interest from Chelsea, with his £37 million release clause unlikely to put the London side off. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is believed to be interested in funding the deal, with the blues already holding talks with Upamecano's agency Sport360. The west London club face huge competition from clubs like Liverpool and Bayern Munich, and a number of other European teams also chasing the Leipzig player. Upamecano is also said to favour a move to the Premier League over staying in the Bundesliga. Speaking in September, the...

Jan242021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer tells Man Utd to beat Liverpool to £55m transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants the club to sign Dayot Upamecano ahead of Premier League rivals Liverpool, according to reports. Jurgen Klopp has identified French defender Upamecano as a potential target as he tries to improve his defensive options after the injury crisis at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Klopp has all but ruled out the chances of the Reds signing a central defender during the January window, leaving the door open for Solskjaer to bring Upamecano to Old Trafford this month. United were close to signing Upamecano last summer window and they remain interested as they look for a long-term partner for Harry Maguire. The 22-year-old is rated as one of the best young defenders in Europe, having starred fo...

Jan92021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea join the chase to sign Dayot Upamecano after Man Utd U-turn

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea have joined the chase to sign RB Leipzig’s in-demand defender Dayot Upamecano, according to reports. Frank Lampard invested heavily in his defence during the summer with Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell and veteran defender Thiago Silva arriving to improve a defense that conceded 53 goals in the Premier League last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All three players have been praised for the impact they have made during the early stages of their careers at the club, but Lampard remains keen to bolster his central defensive options. Thiago will turn 37 in September this year and although he has an option to extend his current deal for a further one year, a decision on his future will not be taken until the end of the season. Lampad’s remainin...

Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer responds to Dayot Upamecano’s Man Utd transfer links

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has described Dayot Upamecano as a ‘very good player’ and talked about the prospect of seeing the defender in action when Manchester United face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday. The 22-year-old was strongly linked with a transfer move to Old Trafford throughout the summer, however, he ended up staying in Germany and even extended his contract until 2023. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, Upamecano’s new contract includes a bargain £36.5m buy-out clause which will become active next summer – and both United and Liverpool are still believed to be interested. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game against Leipzig, Solskjaer refused to be drawn on a possible move for the player, but conce...

Oct72020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd & Liverpool preparing to trigger Upamecano’s bargain release clause

Premier League

Manchester United and Liverpool will go head-to-head to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano next summer wimdow when his bargain release clause activates, according to reports. The Frenchman was being chased by a number of top teams this summer after another good season in both the Bundesliga and Champions League, though surprisingly chose to sign a new deal with Leipzig. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His old deal had a £54m release and was set to expire next summer, when he would have been available to leave the club for free, but no teams paid up and he agreed to extend his stay until 2023. But, German publication Sport BILD have now revealed that Upamecano’s new deal also includes a release clause which will be active next summer. When it do...

Sep12020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd target Dayot Upamecano confirms talks to leave RB Leipzig

Bundesliga, Premier League

Red Bull Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano has confirmed he’s held discussions with interested teams to leave the Bundesliga this summer. The French defender has been heavily linked with a transfer to Manchester United, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer interested in the player to partner him with Harry Maguire. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Upamecano is one of the hottest stars in football and his performances in Leipzig’s run to the Champions League semi-finals caught the eyes of Europe’s top sides. Upamecano signed a new contract with RB Leipzig in July but the deal was a relatively short one, running until 2023. There is reportedly a release clause in the deal that allows Upamecano to leave for only £40m and the defender has confirmed he’s held talks...

Sep12020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd board disagree over Solskjaer’s move for Dayot Upamecano

Premier League

Manchester United could postpone making a bid for Red Bull Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano after members of the board raised concerns over a move for him this summer. Solskjaer is keen to sign a fast defense partner for Harry Maguire, which would allow United to play a higher line next campaign and put more pressure on opponents through high press. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Upamecano is seen one of the finest prospects in football and his eye-catching performance in Leipzig's Champions League quarter-final win against Atletico Madrid in August caught the attention of several teams in Europe. Solskjaer has suggested the 21-year-old as the club’s next signing after the £40 million acquisition of Donny van de Beek from Dutch side Ajax. But, accor...

Aug312020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd to sign Upamecano after sealing Van de Beek deal

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign RB Leipzig central defender Dayot Upamecano once they seal a deal for Ajax star Donny van de Beek, according to reports. The Red devils have now agreed a £40.3m deal with the Dutch side for the 23-year-old midfielder and a deal could be officially announced this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United are still keen on signing Jadon Sancho, but they have still been unable to agree a transfer fee with Borussia Dortmund for the player. Solskjaer is also looking to strengthen his defensive options ahead of the new campaign and according to ESPN, the United boss is pushing to sign Upamecano. According to reports, Solskjaer is ‘prioritising’ a new centre-back to play alongside Harry Maguire...