Earlier this week, word had it that Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano had reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid over a transfer in the summer.

After all, it is no secret that Los Blancos are desperately looking for a quality option to play at centre-back next summer, one who would preferably arrive on a low-cost or free signing and provide a relatively long-term solution.

As a player who is in the final year of his contract, Upamecano ticked all the boxes and news of the verbal agreement with him was seemingly groundbreaking.

Soon after, however, it was revealed that there was indeed no verbal agreement yet although both parties were indeed in contact.

Moving away from Madrid

If news of Upamecano’s agreement with Real Madrid being false was a blow, Florian Plettenberg’s latest update adds another setback to Real Madrid.

After all, the journalist states that the player is in positive talks with Bayern Munich over a renewal. 

Bayern Munich want to renew Dayot Upamecano’s contract. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

While Real Madrid do indeed have a concrete interest in the defender, they will reportedly go for his signing only if his talks with the Bavarians over an extension fall apart.

There is no agreement with him in any capacity currently, neither for Real Madrid nor Bayern Munich.

Talks between Upamecano and the German club are currently moving in the right direction and his new deal is expected to run until 2030 or 2031.

Further, he could earn up to €20 million gross per year as part of his renewed package.

With the Upamecano option looking less likely with every passing day, it remains to be seen which of the remaining targets the club prioritise.

Ibrahima Konate and Marc Guehi would likely remain the standout options.