Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club in the coming months.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona are hoping to sign Dayot Upamecano, and they will face competition from Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich paid £38 million to sign the French defender, but his performances have been inconsistent. Upamecano has not been able to live up to the expectations at the German club, and Bayern Munich are unlikely to stand in his way.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are lacking in depth in the defensive unit, and they believe that the French international could be a useful acquisition for them. Manager Hansi Flick is pushing the Spanish champions to get the deal done. It will be interesting to see if they can beat the competition for his signature if they further their interest.
Liverpool are hoping to sign the player as well. Ibrahima Konate will be a free agent at the end of the season, and he has not signed an extension with the club yet. The Premier League champions will need to replace the French international.
Signing his compatriot could be an interesting decision. However, there is no doubt that Konate is a better player, and Upamecano would be a downgrade on the Liverpool star. Liverpool should look to aim higher if they want to replace the French defender in the coming months.
Real Madrid are interested in Upamecano
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are looking to add more depth to their defensive unit as well. It will be interesting to see if they can win the race for his signature. They have the financial resources to beat Barcelona and Liverpool in the transfer race. Los Blancos are also widely regarded as the biggest club in the world, and the Bayern Munich defender will be tempted to join them if there is a concrete proposal on the table.
All three clubs will be attractive destinations for the player, and he is currently spoiled for choice. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. They will be able to provide him with the platform to fight for major trophies, but he should seek game-time assurance before making the move.
