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Bayern Munich confirm interest in RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano as German champions look to steal march on Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid in pursuit of £38m defender

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed the German champions are plotting to rival Manchester United, Real Madrid and Chelsea for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano.

The 22-year-old is considered to be one of the most in-demand young players in Europe having seen his stock rise under Julian Nagelsmann at Leipzig.

With David Alaba set to leave Bayern in the summer on a free transfer Rummenigge revealed Bayern plan to 'deal with it' when asked if they would move for Upamecano as a replacement.

More to follow.