Dayot Upamecano & Ibrahima Konate
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Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester City have both been linked with RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old central defender Dayot Upamecano.

Both these sides have been keeping tabs on the France U21 international for some time now but now as per Sport Buzzer, Dayot Upamecano has agreed on a new deal with Leipzig and is likely to remain at the club next season.

The exclusive update claims: “The courted star defender from France extends his contract with the Red Bulls, while Timo Werner flies to London with good wishes and a framed farewell gift.

“RB defence star Dayot Upamecano, 21, will remain with the Red Bulls at least in the coming season.

“And if he leaves at some point, RB Leipzig will not look in the tube in this prominent case, but will collect a transfer proceeds.”

Will Leipzig be ready to sell Dayot Upamecano?

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Upamecano’s current deal expires in 2021 which was a big chance for Arsenal and Manchester City to land the defender but if he’s indeed signed a new deal at his current club then there’s very little chance he will move out this summer.

After Werner’s departure, Dayot Upamecano is one of RB Leipzig’s most valuable players and there’s no way the club will want to lose him for a cheap transfer fee.

Last summer, the German club rejected a £55 million bid from Arsenal and if he is truly signing a new contract then Leipzig will jack up their asking price to at least £80 million.

While Manchester City do have the financial power of paying such a steep price but there’s no way the Gunners will be able to afford him.

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