Liverpool, Chelsea chase French ace Upamecano
Liverpool and Chelsea are at the forefront of getting French sensation, Dayot Upamecano.
Jurgen Klopp is expected to go big in the summer for a defensive acquisition, but competition for the elite players will no doubt be high.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have enjoyed a mini resurgence under new boss Thomas Tuchel.
Three at the back has been successfully deployed so far. But with Thiago Silva in the autumn of his career and Kurt Zouma and Andreas Christensen often flattering to deceive, the addition of a top-class centre-half is expected to be high on the agenda.
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One player that would fit the bill for both clubs is RB Leipzig superstar Dayot Upamecano.
The Frenchman, 22, has risen to become one of European football’s hottest properties.
A host of clubs from the Premier League as well as German juggernaut Bayern Munich have all registered their interest.
A recent report even detailed how current club Leipzig are prepared for his exit after lining up a perfect replacement.
However, one club that has seemingly dropped out of the running is Man Utd.
The head of football at German outlet Bild – Christian Falk – has reported how the sweepstakes have narrowed to three.
Falk reported on Twitter: ‘The decision of Dayot Upamecano is only between FC Bayern, Liverpool and Chelsea now.’