Manchester United reportedly shows serious interest in Bayern Munich centre back Dayot Upamecano, according to Bild.
Despite the major departures, the defensive signatures ignored in the windows these days make it seem like the Red Devils are ready to deal with a lack of backlines by tapping Bayern’s defensive rank.
However, complications surrounding Upamecano’s renewal consultations and high interest in signing players could make it difficult for Red Devils to close the transaction.
Old Trafford’s current centre-back options include players such as Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Lenny Yoro, Lisandro Martinez and Ayden Heaven.
Man United is looking for a new centre back
With Saudi Arabia and Martinez dealing with fitness issues for a long time, signing a new centre-back could be a priority for the Red Devils as Maguire faces an uncertain future with the club.
Over the summer, United have introduced players such as Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjaminšeško, Senne Lammens and Diego León with an emphasis on strengthening their offensive options.
Meanwhile, veterans Victor Lindelph and Johnny Evans set out when their contracts expired. Thus United entered the season with thinner defensive depths than many expected.
The Upamecano trade in Bavaria is tense. Bayern agreed to a base salary with him, but the fixed point is a signature bonus.
The gap between Bayern’s offer and the player’s expectations makes negotiations so difficult, with United appearing to position itself as one of the race suitors signing him.
Red Devils faces a race to sign up for Upamecano
Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all in the race to sign French defenders, and his potential availability as a bargain option is what is considered a bonus.
Bayern defenders offer a variety of profiles suitable for experience, ball-playing abilities and modern defense. But securing his signature is never easy.
The questions remain, but can United prove he’s Champions League football like other clubs? Only time can be seen.
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