Arsenal suffer further transfer blow as Dayot Upamecano’s agent dismisses prospect of summer move from RB Leipzig
The chances of Arsenal signing Dayot Upamecano this summer are practically impossible, according to the RB Leipzig star’s agent.
Upamecano, 21, has emerged as one of the stars of the Bundesliga and established himself as a vital cog in his side’s defence.
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That fine form hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the Gunners’ north London rivals Tottenham also believed to keen on clinching the France Under-21 international’s signature.
Arsenal had a £55million bid for Upamecano turned down last summer, but remain very interested in his services.
The chances of a transfer coming to fruition any time soon are unlikely, however, according to the player’s representative.
”I don’t believe large transfers will take place this summer,” Upamecano’s agent, Volker Struth, told German outlet Sport 1.
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“And I think Upamecano is a player who will demand a large fee. So the statement has already been made.”
The news will come as a big blow to Gunners fans, as their beloved club could also miss out on signing Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey.
Addressing his own future in a recent interview with Foot Mercato, Upamecano said: “I feel very good at RB Leipzig. I like my team-mates, the staff and my club.
“For the moment, I am still under contract until 2021. I am going to have to continue to train well and play matches.
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“Even though I know that there are clubs that want me, that is certain, I am keeping my feet on the ground.
“We will discuss my future at the end of the season with my agents and my family.”
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the sporting world to grind to a halt, and the financial repercussions on many clubs are expected to be unprecedented.
After a two-month lay-off, Upamecano and his RB Leipzig teammates are primed to return to action this weekend as the Bundesliga resumes behind closed doors.
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