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Arsenal are aiming for the signing of central defender RB Leipzig Dayot Upamecano, a source close to the Premier League club told ESPN FC.
While there was no official offer for the 20-year-old Frenchman – member of the most vile defense of the Bundesliga last season – the German team has been informed of the Gunners' interest.
Leipzig is trying to renew the existing contract of the former Valenciennes player beyond 2021, but could consider a sale in case Upamecano is pushing for a move.
Arsenal's qualification for the Champions League – by winning the Europa League final against Chelsea in Baku – should also play a decisive role.
Without the funds of the most lucrative competition of UEFA, respecting the asking price in Leipzig will probably be too difficult for the Unai Emery team.
In addition, a German source said that Upamecano, whose Leipzig team has qualified for the Champions League as the third team behind the champions of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, would less inclined to move to action if Arsenal was in Europa League. next season.
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