Report | Dayot Upamecano on Arsenal’s radar once again

However, now the Arsenal can sign the player for a much lower figure in the region of £50 million after a clause in Upamecano’s contract revealed that his release clause figure would fall to £50 next summer. But that's only if he doesn't sign a new deal with the German giants before the end of the season. Calciomercato further reported that Milan are also chasing the centre back as they look to add depth to their depleted defence. The report further suggests that Upamecano’s release clause falls by £17m each year, Leipzig should be interested in cashing in while his stock is high.

Upamecano suffered a knee injury in January that kept him out for 110 days. He again missed 3 Bundesliga games due to the same injury in August making him a significant absentee in Leipzig’s plans.  He has been barely used this term making just 5 appearances for the German club. Upamecano could solve Arsenal defensive woes, with the North London club being criticised in the past few months for their poor defensive record.