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Bayern Munich urged to sign Dayot Upamecano as replacement for Jerome Boateng... as Lothar Matthaus insists German giants can easily afford his £45m RB Leipzig release clause

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus wants his former side to snap up a £45million deal for RB Leipzig centre back Dayot Upamecano.

The Bundesliga giants are expected to dip into the market for defensive additions with Jerome Boateng set for a move to the Premier League while David Alaba's future is uncertain, and they could raid one of their German rivals.

Upamecano has attracted heavy interest from a host of Europe's biggest clubs, including Premier League sides Liverpool and Manchester United.

Dayot Upamecano is a man in huge demand after shining at centre back for RB Leipzig

But they could face competition from Bayern, and Matthaus believes the Bavarian outfit can easily fend off interest in Upamecano, who would 'fit in very well' at the club.