Bayern Munich are reportedly unwilling to meet Dayot Upamecano’s €20 million signing fee demand as contract talks with the French defender continue.
The 26-year-old’s current deal expires in 2026, but negotiations for an extension have stalled due to his financial expectations.
Sources close to the club suggest Real Madrid and other European giants are monitoring the situation closely and would be prepared to pay the requested fee to secure Upamecano as a free agent if he runs down his contract.
Despite the standoff, Bayern remain cautiously optimistic that an agreement can still be reached, though the board must now make a fundamental decision on whether to meet the player’s demands or seek a replacement in the transfer market.
Upamecano has been a key figure in Bayern’s defence since joining from RB Leipzig in 2021, but his future at the Allianz Arena remains uncertain.