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Rumor has it that Arsenal plans to bid on central defender Dayot Upamecano (RB Leipzig) this summer to help them solve their defense problems.
The 20-year-old was in the tightest defense of the Bundesliga last season. He kept five draws in his 15 league games before missing the majority of the second half of the season due to a knee injury.
As stated by ESPN, the German club has not yet received an official candidacy, but is aware of the North London club's interest in the defender.
Upamecano is currently under contract until 2021, while Leipzig tries to convince the Frenchman to extend his stay. However, if they do not, the Bundesliga club may choose to sell it this summer in order to recover considerable transfer fees.
A potential failure for this transfer could be the failure of the Gunners to qualify for the Champions League. Unai Emery's team finished fifth in the Premier League and on Wednesday night missed the opportunity to qualify by winning the Europa League after losing 4-1 to Chelsea in the final.
Due to the financial implications of not participating in the biggest competition in European football, North Londoners could now be compensated for the move to the center. According to recent information, Arsenal 's summer budget amounted to £ 40 million, a total that might not even cover Upamecano' s transfer fees.
In addition, Leipzig finished third in the Bundesliga this season. A move to Arsenal would therefore allow Upamecano to exchange the Champions League against the Europa League, although the latter is likely to have a big pay rise.
If this prevents a blow, the Gunners will continue to monitor the French's movements, especially if Leipzig fails to tie the defender to a new deal.
Arsenal may have to hope to qualify for the Champions League next season and hope that the German club will not succeed in extending the contract of Upamecano, which means that the central defender will be available at a lower price in 12 month.
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