{"id":580702,"date":"2021-01-27T05:19:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T10:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=580702"},"modified":"2021-01-27T05:19:53","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T10:19:53","slug":"chelsea-place-dayot-upamecano-top-of-priority-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/01\/27\/chelsea-place-dayot-upamecano-top-of-priority-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Place Dayot Upamecano at Top of Priority List"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Chelsea<\/a> boss Thomas Tuchel<\/a> is in pole position to make a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano<\/a>, according to BILD<\/a>. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of Europe’s most talented central defenders and has subsequently become one of the most sought-after individuals in world football.<\/p>\n

Dayot Upamecano a Top Priority for New Chelsea Manager Thomas Tuchel<\/h2>\n

Thomas Tuchel Appointment Bolsters Chelsea’s Chances of Landing Upamecano<\/h3>\n

The appointment of Thomas Tuchel<\/a> suggests that it was a move already lined up prior to Frank Lampard<\/a>‘s sacking<\/a>. It also seems that the German will be backed during what remains of this transfer window, with a move for Upamecano a strong possibility.<\/p>\n

Tuchel<\/a> was an admirer of the 22-year-old during his time at Paris Saint-Germain, and this interest has not cooled off now he is at Chelsea<\/a>. The new Blues boss is also a fluent French speaker, and could therefore help the young defender settle into his new club and living in London. Chelsea also have French internationals in N’golo Kante, Olivier Giroud<\/a> and Kurt Zouma<\/a>, another factor that could help secure his signature.<\/p>\n

Chelsea Still Face Stiff Competition for Their Target<\/h3>\n

It previously looked like Bayern Munich<\/a> were the favourites to sign the young Frenchman, but another recent report stated that Liverpool<\/a> and Manchester United<\/a> would be going head-to-head for Upamecano’s signature in summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Liverpool<\/a>, in particular, have a glaring need to recruit defensive cover, given Virgil Van Dijk’s long road to recovery.<\/a> The Reds have struggled in his absence and have looked a team who are low in confidence. But, Liverpool are not expected to make a move for the highly-rated centre-back until the end of the season.<\/p>\n

It seems that the long list of chasing clubs will all be waiting until the summer when Upamecano’s \u00a338 million release clause comes int play – a comparatively small fee for a player with such talent.<\/p>\n

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