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Bayern Step Up Upamecano Renewal Push as Konaté Talks Gather Pace Across Europe

Expiring deals are shifting leverage with the January pre‑contract window approaching.

Overview

  • Sporting director Christoph Freund says extending Dayot Upamecano is Bayern Munich’s main goal, with negotiations ongoing and no agreement announced.
  • Multiple outlets report Bayern have opened contact with Ibrahima Konaté’s representatives, with his camp also holding exploratory talks with Real Madrid and PSG.
  • Reports in Germany describe Bayern as confident about keeping Upamecano, with coverage noting discussions over a potential long-term deal, though terms remain unconfirmed.
  • Konaté is in the final year of his Liverpool contract, and he can agree a pre‑contract with foreign clubs from January 1 as talks over a new Anfield deal continue.
  • Bayern are monitoring alternatives such as Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi, while Real Madrid’s interest in Upamecano persists without any confirmed agreement.