Manchester United fans name alternative transfer targets as Dayot Upamecano seals Bayern move

Dayot Upamecano is not going to be shifting to the Premier League subsequent season after sealing a switch to Bayern Munich.

Manchester United and Liverpool had been among the many golf equipment to have been linked with a transfer for the 22-year-old central defender. Nevertheless it was confirmed on Sunday that Upamecano will be a part of Bayern from RB Leipzig in the summertime.

The participant’s buyout clause – reportedly round £40million – was activated by the reigning German champions and phrases have been agreed on a five-year contract. He’ll formally grow to be a Bayern participant from July 1.

Upamecano’s RB Leipzig teammate Ibrahima Konate has been talked about as one other doable goal for United, together with Jules Kounde of Sevilla.

United followers have been discussing Upamecano’s impending transfer and who they wish to see come to Outdated Trafford within the subsequent switch window.

In the meantime, Bayern Munich board member for sport Hasan Salihamidzic mentioned: “We’re comfortable that we’ve been in a position to signal Dayot Upamecano for FC Bayern Munchen. We’re satisfied that Dayot will likely be an important member of our group within the coming years.”

RB Leipzig chief government Oliver Mintzlaff mentioned: “In fact, we’d have appreciated to maintain Dayot Upamecano at RB Leipzig. Nevertheless, Dayot indicated to us very pretty and in good time that he would love a brand new problem this summer time and take the following step.

“The talks with Dayot and his agent in addition to with FC Bayern had been clear and constructive always. It was well-known that Dayot Upamecano’s contract contained a buy-out clause. Our job was due to this fact to arrange for the state of affairs that he would someday go away us, and we have completed our homework in that regard.

“Dayot has proven excellent growth throughout his time in Leipzig, which is exemplary for our philosophy of discovering younger abilities and persistently bringing them to the highest stage.”