Tag: Dayot Upamecano

Bayern Munich's Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt attends a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions league Group A first leg football match between Galatasaray Istanbul and Bayern Munich, in Istanbul on October 23, 2023. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal eyes Bayern Munich star

Arsenal show interest in Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt as a long-term transfer target
France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba faces psychological challenge with France, admits Deschamps

Didier Deschamps discusses the psychological challenges faced by Arsenal's William Saliba with the French national team, contrasting with his club performance.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal FC looks on during the Papa John's Trophy Second Round match between AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal U21 at Plough Lane on December 08, 2020. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Unemployed ex-Arsenal man declines deal in hope of Bayern Munich move

Real Betis is facing a defensive crisis due to Marc Bartra's injury and considers free agent Sokratis Papastathopoulos as an emergency option. However, Sokratis reportedly rejects Betis, holding out for a Bayern Munich offer.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament.(Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba to start for France v Ireland

William Saliba is set to start for France in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ireland, due to Ibrahima Konaté's injury. Deschamps faces a defensive dilemma.
Manchester United's French defender Raphael Varane (C) is consoled by Manchester United's Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez (L) and Manchester United's Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot (2nd R) as he leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on October 22, 2022.(Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba an option for World Cup if Varane injury rules him out

The injury picked up by Raphael Varane at Stamford Bridge on Saturday could keep him out of the World Cup and William Saliba is apparently one of three replacements France would consider.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Arsenal transfer rumour to finally die as Upamecano agrees to join Bayern Munich

It looks like we can finally put to bed that yearly Dayot Upamecano-to-Arsenal rumour, as he's leaving RB Leipzig for Bayern Munich.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Upamecano signs three-year extension with RB Leipzig

Dayot Upamecano announced his new three-year deal with RB Leipzig on Friday, putting the transfer rumours to bed for another year.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Dayot Upamecano will extend contract with RB Leipzig

Dayot Upamecano will extend his contract with RB Leipzig and stay with the club for the coming season, according to reports in Germany.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is seen during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Romano provides updates on Arsenal transfer situation

Fabrizio Romano provided a few Arsenal transfer updates on social media in the early hours of Monday morning, as the end of the season edges closer.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Upamecano doesn’t want to sit on the bench for new club

Dayot Upamecano is keen on a move away from RB Leipzig this summer, but he doesn't want to join one of Europe's top teams to sit on the bench.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Upamecano’s agent suggests he won’t move this summer

Dayot Upamecano's agent says his client is one of the 'large transfers' he doesn't expect to take place this summer, given the current financial situation.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

RB Leipzig director denies Upamecano contract extension

RB Leipzig director Oliver Mintzlaff denies an agreement over a contract extension for Dayot Upamecano, admitting they may sell this summer.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Upamecano now set for 1-year extension with RB Leipzig

Dayot Upamecano now looks like signing a one-year extension to his contract with RB Leipzig, containing a new release clause for 2021.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig jumps for a header with Tin Jedvaj and Sergio Cordova of FC Augsburg during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Red Bull Arena on December 21, 2019 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bayern reach ‘agreement in principle’ with Upamecano

Arsenal target Dayot Upamecano is getting closer to a move to Bayern Munich, agreeing on a deal in principle to join the Bundesliga club.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Upamecano prioritising playing time for his summer move

Dayot Upamecano is prioritising playing time at the highest level when deciding which club to join this summer, according to reports in France.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Upamecano almost certain to leave Leipzig this summer

Dayot Upamecano is almost certain to leave RB Leipzig this summer, with Arsenal just one of many clubs on his case, according to reports.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Manchester United and City join race for Upamecano

Manchester United and Manchester City are the latest teams to join Arsenal in the race to sign Dayot Upamecano this summer, according to reports.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Real Madrid entering race for Dayot Upamecano

Arsenal face heavy competition in the race for Dayot Upamecano this summer, with Zinedine Zidane reportedly pushing Real Madrid to make a move.
Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano (L) and Bremen's Dutch defender Davy Klaassen vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs SV Werder Bremen, in Leipzig, eastern Germany on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Arsenal shortlist 4 Bundesliga defenders for summer move

Despite reports of interest in Jerome Boateng, Arsenal are looking at three other Bundesliga centre-backs ahead of the Bayern Munich man.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Leipzig director warns Upamecano over potential transfer

RB Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche warns Dayot Upamecano to take his time deciding his future, ahead of a potential summer transfer.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Dayot Upamecano is on Arsenal summer transfer shortlist

RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano is on the Arsenal transfer shortlist for the summer, according to reports in England.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig jumps for a header with Tin Jedvaj and Sergio Cordova of FC Augsburg during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Red Bull Arena on December 21, 2019 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal want €60m Dayot Upamecano this summer

Arsenal want to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig this summer, with the player refusing to sign a contract extension with his current club.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig jumps for a header with Tin Jedvaj and Sergio Cordova of FC Augsburg during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Red Bull Arena on December 21, 2019 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Barcelona join Arsenal race for Dayot Upamecano

Arsenal and Barcelona both hold an interest in Dayot Upamecano for a January transfer, according to reports in Spain.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Arsenal want 1 or 2 loan signings in January window

Arsenal are looking to make one or two loan signings in the January transfer window, rather than permanent deals, according to reports.
MUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 14: Jerome Boateng of FC Bayern Muenchen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and SV Werder Bremen at Allianz Arena on December 14, 2019, in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in £12.8m Jerome Boateng

Arsenal hold an interest in signing Jerome Boateng, who Bayern are willing to let leave for £12.8m this month, according to reports.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 11: Dayot Upamecano of Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Red Bull Arena on November 11, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

3 defenders linked with Arsenal transfer in January

Following Calum Chambers' injury, Arsenal are in the market for a centre-back in January, with reports linking them to three defenders.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig jumps for a header with Tin Jedvaj and Sergio Cordova of FC Augsburg during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg at Red Bull Arena on December 21, 2019 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal to provide £40m to fix centreback problem in January

Arsenal will reportedly provide Mikel Arteta with money to spend in January in the hopes he can fix their defence and Dayot Upamecano is once again on top of their list.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 11: Dayot Upamecano of Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Red Bull Arena on November 11, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Report: Arsenal plan another bid for Dayot Upamecano

Arsenal are planning another bid for Dayot Upamecano, without increasing the base fee they offered the first time, according to a report.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 11: Dayot Upamecano of Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Red Bull Arena on November 11, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Report: Arsenal really did bid €60m for Upamecano – Leipzig trying to remove €80m...

Arsenal bid €60m for Dayot Upamecano this summer, and RB Leipzig are trying to extend his contract to remove an €80m release clause, according to reports in Germany.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 11: Dayot Upamecano of Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Red Bull Arena on November 11, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal sent scouts to Benfica match against RB Leipzig

Arsenal scouts were in attendance for Benfica's match against RB Leipzig earlier in the week, amid reports of interest in a couple of Leipzig's players.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - JULY 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig poses during the team presentation at RBL-Fussball-Akademie on July 21, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Roger Petzsche/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal told to pay £70m for Dayot Upamecano

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of a centreback by bidding £55m for RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano but it has, if it ever existed, been rejected.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - JULY 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig poses during the team presentation at RBL-Fussball-Akademie on July 21, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Roger Petzsche/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal deal for RB Leipzig 20-year-old back on, could have had him for £1m

Arsenal's deal for Dayot Upamecano was meant to be off but now it could be back on again.
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Report: Wilfried Zaha, James Maddison and Dayot Upamecano deals all off

Potential deals for Wilfried Zaha, James Maddison and Dayot Upamecano are all off after Arsenal's failure to qualify for the Champions League, according to reports.
Matteo Guendouzi with Dayot Upamecano / Instagram

‘Agent Guendouzi’: Arsenal star pictured with Dayot Upamecano

Matteo Guendouzi shared a picture alongside Dayot Upamecano on his Instagram page on Friday morning, getting some Arsenal fans excited.
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Arsenal-target Upamecano has £89m release clause

RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has an £89m release clause, according to reports. 
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Juventus join Arsenal in chase for French centreback – report

Despite seemingly confirming that he wanted to stay at his current club, Red Bull Salzburg, Dayotchanculle Upamecano is still being linked with moves to Bayern Munich, Monaco, Barcelona, Juventus and, obviously, Arsenal.
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18-year-old centreback chooses Bundesliga stay instead of Arsenal move – report

18-year-old Red Bull Salzburg centreback, Dayotchanculle Upamecano, has chosen to stay at the Bundesliga club instead of signing for Manchester United or Arsenal.

Manchester United and City join race for Gunners centreback target

With silly season almost upon us, our resident French expert takes a look at the latest players from Wenger's homeland to be linked with...