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Transfer News: Bavarian giants enter the race for this impressive young Chelsea target

Bayern Munich to rival Chelsea for French ace Dayot Upamecano

Speaking on Bild Live (h/t The Daily Mail), Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed that the Bundesliga giants will rival Chelsea for Dayot Upamecano.

The 22-year-old is one of the best upcoming defenders in Europe. He has emerged as a key part of an RB Leipzig side that is emerging as a major force under Julian Nagelsmann.

With Bayern set to lose David Alaba on a free this summer, Rummenigge is keen to bring in Upamecano to strengthen the German giants’ backline.

Chelsea target Dayot Upamecano is a man in demand

Upamecano signed a new contract with Leipzig only last summer. However, he is expected to move on at the end of the season. The defender has a rather reasonable £38million release clause, making him a potential bargain signing.

Despite bringing in two centre-backs in the summer, the Chelsea defence remains a cause for concern. Thiago Silva has been impressive but is not a long-term option. Meanwhile, Malang Sarr is one for the future and will need time to develop.

Of the players at the club, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger have fallen down the pecking order this season. It is clear that a defensive upheaval is on the cards.

Thiago Silva has done well at Chelsea. (GETTY Images)

The likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid are also in the race for the Frenchman this summer. Both teams are also in need of strengthening defensively and Upamceano will be an asset wherever he ends up.

With a number of clubs in the fray, the decision as to where he ends up could fall on the player’s shoulder. Where the 22-year-old decides to go remains to be seen.

Both Kai Havertz (L) and Timo Werber (R) were signed from the Bundesliga

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Chelsea are serious about landing the 22-year-old and have also sounded out their intentions to his representatives.

Having successfully brought in Kai Havertz and Timo Werner, the Blues can make it a hattrick pf big buys from the Bundesliga.

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