RB Leipzig are reportedly hoping to tie down Arsenal target Dayot Upamecano to a new deal, which could see the Frenchman’s current release clause removed.
That’s according to German outlet SportBild, cited by Sports Witness, who claim that the Bundesliga side are looking to offer the defender a new contract, despite his current deal running until 2021.
The report also claims that the Gunners launched a bid in the region of €60 million for the highly-rated youngster over the summer, which appears to have been a catalyst in Leipzig’s attempts to remove their star man’s release clause.
But how big a blow is this in the Gunners’ pursuit of the star central defender?
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If he signs a talked-about new deal, then, of course, it would be a big blow and would leave Leipzig with the pulling power over any fee they want for the 20-year-old.
However, the player will know all about Arsenal’s summer interest, and if he is keen on making the move to England in January, he won’t sign a new deal, leaving Arsenal in prime position to secure his services.
As most transfers pan out nowadays, a potential move for the player in the new year will ultimately depend on the player’s preference.
Arsenal fans will be hoping that the Frenchman has his eyes set on a move to the Emirates, and he’s shown over the past 18 months that he’d have the ability to solve the Gunners’ recent central defensive woes.
