It’s reported Arsenal have won the race for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, who was also a target for Milan, Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

According to Tuttosport newspaper, the 21-year-old has made his decision to join the Gunners.

It’s also stated that RB Leipzig agreed terms, informing Milan that they are not going to sign the centre-back.

The Rossoneri had hoped that the imminent arrival of RB Leipzig director Ralf Rangnick as their new coach would help sway Upamecano towards San Siro.

It’s reported Arsenal have won the race for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, who was also a target for Milan, Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

According to Tuttosport newspaper, the 21-year-old has made his decision to join the Gunners.

It’s also stated that RB Leipzig agreed terms, informing Milan that they are not going to sign the centre-back.

The Rossoneri had hoped that the imminent arrival of RB Leipzig director Ralf Rangnick as their new coach would help sway Upamecano towards San Siro.

It was always going to be difficult competing on a financial level with Arsenal, as the asking price for Upamecano is in the region of €45m, even though his contract with RB Leipzig only runs to June 2021.

He has made 33 competitive appearances for the Bundesliga side this season.

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