TBR Football understands that Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all held discussions this month about the prospect of signing Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano in 2026.

Intermediaries are working hard on behalf of Dayot Upamecano to gauge his options ahead of the New Year, when he would be eligible to sign a pre-contract with another club outside of Germany as his current deal with Bayern Munich expires at the end of the season.

With that in mind, a Premier League move may beckon, with Chelsea thought to be keen on his services – though they may also have to fend off interest in the Frenchman from elite Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who are also keen on his services

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Bayern Munich are locked in talks with their French international star to try and persuade him to extend his deal and they remain confident, but Upamecano is aware of the options for him and there is major interest in England.

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TBR Football understands that Chelsea and Liverpool are both in the market for a new central defender heading into 2026.

Whilst both are in the race...