Transfer News: Arsenal, Manchester United battle to sign RB Leipzig defender

Arsenal, Manchester United battle to sign RB Leipzig defender

Manchester United and Arsenal target RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano is apparently refusing to sign another contract.

Premier League clubs are eyeing Dayot Upamecano, just as Barcelona and Bayern Munich ahead of the summer move.

The financial ramifications brought about by the coronavirus pandemic were accepted to have put off clubs from making a move for the talented defender, however Ivisionsport proposes that the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal have been given a significant lift because of the centre back’s contract circumstance.

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RB Leipzig had wanted to tie the France International down with a new lucrative deal before the end of June, he only has 12 months left on his current contract.

The report states that RB Leipzig will be compelled to listen in to offers for Dayot Upamecano if he fails to sign another deal with the Bundesliga side.

He could leave for free next season if they couldn’t convince him to sign another deal before the end of next season.

Dayot Upamecano played many games for RB Leipzig in all competitions this season.

Arsenal need another defender as David Luiz could be moving back to former club Benfica.