According to a report from TeamTalk, Bayern Munich star center-back Dayot Upamecano is playing the field as his negotiations with the Bavarians have come to a standstill.
The Frenchman, who was allegedly given a deadline (maybe as early as Sunday) to respond to Bayern Munich’s contract proposal, is now talking to a laundry list of clubs, including Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Inter Milan:
Dayot Upamecano has been warned by Bayern Munich that their contract offer
will remain on the table for only a matter of weeks – not months – as pressure grows on the defender to make a decision, amid strong links to Liverpool amongst other clubs, TEAMtalk understands.
Bayern are adamant the proposal will not be improved, and the 27‑year‑old has been told the club will move on if he does not commit in the coming weeks.
Upamecano is weighing up his options carefully, and he is fully aware of what is available to him.
Our sources can reveal that talks have already taken place with several major clubs outside Germany – discussions he is entitled to hold given his contract situation.
We can confirm that Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan have all spoken to Upamecano’s camp, with prospective terms outlined as part of exploratory conversations.
Sources close to the situation have told us that, while Bayern remain confident a new deal can be agreed, there is genuine concern inside the club about the level of interest being shown – particularly from England, where financial packages could rival or even surpass what Bayern have put forward.
Something has to give in these contracts talks. Bayern Munich has steadfastly said that it will not improve its offer, which could have pushed Upamecano to see what the market might yield for him.
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