PSG Alerted as Chelsea Eye Big Real Madrid, Barcelona Target Signing

Football London reports that Chelsea could potentially save about £52 million by waiting until next summer to sign Dayot Upamecano, who will become a free agent.

However, the risk is missing out if Bayern Munich chooses to sell him in January, especially with Liverpool and other clubs reportedly showing interest. Across Europe, a wave of defensive changes is anticipated this January and next summer, as several top center-backs approach the end of their contracts.

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Moreover, Bayern Munich have no plans to lose one of its top players to free agency after this season without a fight. Recently, Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Germany reported that after Vincent Kompany’s contract extension at Bayern Munich, Max Eberl is considering negotiating a new deal for Upamecano.

Discussions are underway, though no agreement has been reached regarding the signing-on bonus or whether a release clause will be included. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, are standing firm against adding a minimum fee release clause to Upamecano’s potential contract.