Arsenal target Dayot Upamecano says he’s aware of transfer interest

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Dayot Upamecano has revealed he is aware of the noise regarding a potential exit from RB Leipzig, amid reported interest from Arsenal.

The French defender has been hitting the headlines rather frequently over the past few months, with reports suggesting 2019/20 could be his final season with the Bundesliga outfit.

The young ace – valued at around £50 million (Express) – has emerged as one of Europe’s top young defensive prospects along with teammate Ibrahima Konate, and it is thought the club will do well to keep him beyond the summer.

The Gunners, in particular, have been heavily linked with Upamecano since last summer, but there has also been speculation that Barcelona and Bayern Munich could also be keen.

The talk has now been acknowledged by the 21-year-old, who says he’ll come to a decision in the summer.

He told RMC Sport: “As I said, first I focus on Leipzig.

“And afterwards, I know that I am being courted, that there are clubs that want me.

“I will talk well with my agents and my parents at the end of the season. And we will make the right decision.”

TBR’s view – Arsenal auditioning for Upamecano

What’s vital is that Arsenal now give a great account of themselves between now and the summer.

Upamecano is a player with fantastic promise, and the team that lands him will be lucky.

The Gunners can give themselves a big chance of getting him by securing Champions League football.

Should they fail though, they need to have ran it close to show Upamecano that they are a team with potential and worth joining under Mikel Arteta.