Bayern also interested in Upamecano

Dayot Upamecano may unleash a cold war in the European market. Added to Real Madrid's interest, Bayern Munich are also keen, a side that is used to signing from the Bundesliga.

The French CB is one of the big future hopes of French football. At 21, he has already left evidence of his high level at RB Leipzig, and now he is prepared to take one more jump up.

"Competition for Upamecano is very strong", a source close to the player told 'AS'. One final summer before the end of his contract, the bidding for the Frenchman has begun at the highest level.

His release clause will lower this summer market to 60 million euros, an affordable price for the big teams in Europe for a player called to lead the defence for more than a decade.

Bayern Munich have meddled with Zidane's wishes. The Bavarian outfit have apparently offered him a direct place in the starting XI, something too good for a 21-year-old player.

But Real Madrid have an ace up their sleeve, precisely Zidane. The Frenchman is an idol in his country, especially of the kids that have grown up watching him play, and Upamecano could decide on Real Madrid.

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich aren't alone in the race for Upamecano. The 2 Manchester sides, City and United, dream of stealing one of the diamonds of the market.

It's still not known when the market will start but the fierce fight to sign one of the defenders of the present and future has begun.