According to a report from transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich was close to a deal with center-back Dayot Upamecano last spring.
As things transpired, however,
a deal did not get done and now Bayern Munich’s financial proposal is in his hands with the club just waiting for a response:
An agreement between Bayern and Dayot Upamecano was very close at the end of March/beginning of April. But then they continued discussing some details, and at the moment they’re still working on that. Bayern are pushing and insisting to extend Upamecano’s contract, with Vincent Kompany big fan of the player – their financial proposal is on the table. Many clubs from England, Spain and Italy are interested in the opportunity of signing a defender like Upamecano on a free next summer. It’s up to the player to decide.
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If true, this is interesting — especially because other reports indicate that money is an issue (i.e., Upamecano wants more than Bayern Munich is currently willing to offer). If there is no movement, Upamecano could be inclined to wait a few months and see what Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and whoever else is interested are willing to offer.
Bayern Munich has one more weekend of action before another international break, but that does not mean there is a lack of suitable topics to discuss.
Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Champions League Power Rankings — are we ready to place Bayern Munich in the top group? You know it! But…where does the squad stack up against Europe’s other top teams. Let’s discuss.
- German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has little room for error and must find a way to break from the same bad habits that help fell him at Bayern Munich.
- Listener Q&A — questions on Harry Kane, the inner workings of Bavarian Football Works, and Noël Aséko Nkili’s future.
- Reviewing the latest episode of HBO’s Task.
