Manchester United’s summer rebuild is gathering momentum as the club continues to reshape Ruben Amorim’s squad ahead of the new campaign.
The Red Devils have already made waves in the transfer market by strengthening their attacking line, with Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo all arriving at Old Trafford.
Attention is now shifting towards reinforcing the defence, a priority for Amorim after last season’s inconsistency at the back.
United’s pre-season preparations have been intense, with Amorim keen to establish a settled backline before the opening Premier League fixture against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Amid the buzz of incoming transfers, the club has turned its focus to a high-profile target who could anchor their defence for years to come.
According to Christian Falk via CFBayern Manchester United have placed Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano high on their summer shortlist.
The 26-year-old French international, who joined Bayern in 2021, has been a regular starter under Vincent Kompany but faces an uncertain future as his contract runs down.
Upamecano’s current deal expires next summer, and Bayern are determined to avoid losing him in a repeat of their Leroy Sane contract saga.
Christian Falk has revealed that negotiations between Bayern and Dayot Upamecano have stalled, with no significant breakthrough despite the club’s efforts.
This impasse has reportedly left Bayern frustrated, particularly with interest from United adding pressure to the situation.
To complicate matters, Upamecano’s agent, Moussa Sissoko, is said to have offered the defender to several Premier League sides, including the Red Devils.
Falk claims that United’s presence in the mix is making Bayern’s task far more difficult, with the player seemingly in no rush to commit his future.
After Bayern’s recent victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Upamecano was asked directly about his next move but chose to remain tight-lipped, avoiding any clear answer.
United, meanwhile, see him as a player who could immediately raise the defensive standards at Old Trafford, providing leadership and stability in a crucial position.
With time ticking on his contract and Bayern yet to seal an extension, Old Trafford chiefs will be watching developments closely, ready to pounce if talks collapse.
It’s a transfer story that could escalate quickly — and one United fans will be keeping a close eye on as the summer window gathers pace.
