Overview
- Sporting director Max Eberl reiterated before the St. Pauli match that Bayern want to extend both Harry Kane and Dayot Upamecano, calling a continuation with each player the club’s clear plan.
- Uli Hoeneß said he expects Kane to fulfill his contract through 2027 and suggested an extension is likely, noting the striker has an annual exit clause exercisable until the end of January.
- Upamecano is under contract until June 2026 and talks continue, with Eberl framing the decision as about the club’s sporting path while German reports cite financial demands as a sticking point.
- Real Madrid are reported to be monitoring Upamecano after stepping back from Ibrahima Konaté, with Paris Saint‑Germain also mentioned as an interested party.
- Coach Vincent Kompany publicly backed Upamecano after a costly error against Arsenal, as media speculation continues to link Nico Schlotterbeck as a potential option at center-back.