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"🚨🔴 Real Madrid have a concrete interest in Dayot #Upamecano, but there is no verbal agreement yet. As previously reported, Real are ready to move if an extension with FC Bayern fails. ⚠️ However, Upa and his agents are in negotiations with Bayern. There is no full agreement yet, but talks are currently progressing positively. With a new contract running until 2030 or 2031, he could earn up to €20m gross per year."

"There's no truth to the report that Dayot Upamecano and Real Madrid have an agreement. While there's contact between Upamecano's representatives and the Spanish club, the two parties are far from reaching an agreement. A contract extension at Bayern is still very much on the table. Negotiations are ongoing. Bayern would like to clarify the Frenchman's future before the end of the year."

"Upamecano's agents are going to shop him to every big club in Europe - that is their job after all. Bayern Munich is doing the same with Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi and Liverpool FC's Ibrahima Konaté. It is all part of the game these days. Every club will be posturing as we get closer to January and fans, well, they will be tense."

Real Madrid have concrete interest in Dayot Upamecano and are already speaking with his representatives, prepared to act if Bayern fails to secure an extension. Upamecano and his agents are negotiating with Bayern, with talks reportedly progressing and a potential contract until 2030 or 2031 worth up to €20m gross per year. Bild reports no agreement with Real and describes contact as far from a deal. Bayern wants clarity on Upamecano's future before year-end, while the player's camp is willing to wait until January when he can officially speak to other clubs.

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