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Publication date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:19 AM
Manchester United will reportedly make a move for Dayot Upamecano in next summer’s transfer window by activating RB Leipzig defender’s new release clause.
Upamecano piqued interest from across Europe in the recent market, opting instead to sign a new contract.
However, the Leipzig bosses admitted that, despite extending their stay for three years, the 22 year old You might soon find new pastures.
Initial reports suggest that Liverpool have made the French their main January target. The Reds are looking to ease defensive concerns added by Fabinho’s injury.
According to The timesHowever, United plans to make its move next summer.
The newspaper says Upamecano’s previous release clause was 45 million pounds before he wrote new terms. As such, although United wanted to sign him this summer, they left.
However, the new contract has lowered the exit fee to around £ 38 million, a price United is now willing to match.
In addition, the new price will be activated in the transfer window next summer. As such, Liverpool would still have to pay a premium fee if they are to make a move in January.
The report comes at an intriguing time for United, who will play Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Indeed, Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer He faced questions about the player at his pre-match press conference.
When asked if Upamecano was a player who really wanted to sign, Solskjaer said: “I have always tried to respect that they are players from other teams and I do not want to comment on all the players with whom we are linked.
“But as he plays against us tomorrow, I know he is a very good player, so we can see him up close.”
Solskjaer sets points goal for Champions League
Meanwhile, Solskjaer also stated in his press conference that 10 points would be enough to see his team advance from their group.
The Red Devils made an impressive start last time, winning three points against Paris Saint-Germain.
And after Leipzig, United travel to Turkey to face Istanbul Basaksehir.
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