Dayot Upamecano shows his skills at Bayern Munich training

MANCHESTER UNITED are keeping tabs on Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano, who is set to become a free agent.

, 26, is one of Bayern’s most focal figures at the back but his contract runs out in June.

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 26: Dayot Upamecano of Bayern Munich looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and SV Werder Bremen at Allianz Arena on September 26, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by F. Noever/FC Bayern via Getty Images)Manchester United are keeping tabs on Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on October 04, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim needs more depth in defence

According to Bild , United are “showing serious interest” in the centre-back’s contract situation as he could pose as one of the best bargain deals in next year’s summer transfer window.

However, the Red Devils are facing competition from rivals who are also searching for an elite defender.

The Reds came just a whisker away from signing Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi on deadline day last summer.

However, Palace couldn’t secure a replacement in time and .

Guehi will also become a free agent in June and will attract a raft of interest, which means the Merseysiders could miss out on him again and thus will have to consider alternatives.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are also monitoring Upamecano’s situation at the Allianz Arena, which appears to be under strain.

While have agreed on a base salary with the France international, the sticking point is the signing-on bonus.

The gap between the German champions’ offer and the three-time Bundesliga title winner’s expectations has rendered negotiations extremely difficult.

focused heavily on attacking additions this past summer with the arrival of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko.

At the same time, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans left without any replacements coming in.

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That left manager Ruben Amorim without enough depth at the back to accommodate his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.