Bayern Munich is poised to hijack top Barcelona target with aggressive bid threatening to derail Catalan club’s plans.
Hansi Flick’s side has been aggressively pursuing reinforcements after injuries and sales left their backline vulnerable, with Deco identifying this player as the ideal long-term solution.
However, reports from Diario Sport suggest Bayern’s renewed interest could snatch the deal away, forcing Barcelona to pivot in the January window.
The player in question is Dayot Upamecano, the powerful 27-year-old French center-back currently with Bayern Munich.
Known for his commanding 1.95m frame, explosive pace, and ball-playing ability, Upamecano has been a cornerstone of Bayern’s defense since his 2021 move from RB Leipzig.
Despite occasional inconsistencies, his physicality and recovery speed make him a natural fit for Flick’s high-line system at Barcelona, where he could pair seamlessly with Ronald Araújo or Pau Cubarsí.
Barcelona views Upamecano’s situation—amid contract uncertainties and Bayern’s squad overhaul—as a prime opportunity, but his club is reluctant to let him leave cheaply.
Bayern’s reluctance to sell their own star stems from defensive gaps exposed this season, yet financial pressures and Upamecano’s form dips have fueled exit talk.
Barcelona hopes to capitalize on a bargain bid below his €50m valuation, echoing past hijacks like Lewandowski’s 2022 departure.
Deco’s plan hinges on Upamecano’s desire for a new challenge in La Liga, where Champions League pedigree aligns with Barça’s ambitions.
For Barcelona, landing Upamecano would transform their rearguard, providing leadership lost since Iñigo Martínez’s exit and Andreas Christensen’s ACL woes.
Yet Bayern Munich holds the cards, poised to block or demand a premium.
As the window heats up, this saga pits former allies—Flick knows Upamecano intimately—against each other.
The battle for the French powerhouse underscores Barcelona’s precarious transfer tightrope.
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