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·27 October 2020

Manchester United gear up for pursuit of promising centre-back as release clause is cut to £38M

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Manchester United will pursue RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano next summer, according to the Times.

Upamecano has fast emerged as one of the most coveted centre-backs in Europe. The Frenchman, who is only 22-years-old, has been a prominent figure in RB Leipzig’s recent success under Julian Nagelsmann.


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Any top club in the world would likely welcome him with open arms, with Upamecano looking set to be one of the best centre-backs in his generation. There’s also Man United, who as per the Times, are very keen.

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The Times report that the Red Devils will be in the hunt for Upamecano when next summer’s transfer window opens, with the report claiming that he will have an active £38M release clause when it does. The Times note that the release clause has been cut from £45M, which is an added bonus.

United splashed the cash on bringing in Harry Maguire from Leicester City, but he has proven to be somewhat of a one-tournament wonder. They are still in dire need of a new centre-back.

If the Times are to be believed, Upamecano could be that man – and what an addition he would be at the back for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. £38M would be a bargain in the current market!

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