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Manchester United 'will activate Dayot Upamecano's £38m release clause next summer' as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gets set to watch defensive target up close during Champions League clash against RB Leipzig

Manchester United will activate Dayot Upamecano's £38million release clause next summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his defensive options.

United have had their eye on the 24-year-old for some time, having previously invited him to Old Trafford for a tour of the club in 2015 before he moved from Valenciennes to Red Bull Salzburg aged 16 for about £2million.

Having signed a new contract - with a relatively small release clause – until 2023 with RB Leipzig, Solskjaer will be looking reignite the club's long-standing interest in the defender.

Manchester United will activate Dayot Upamecano's u00a338million release clause next summer

According to The Times, Upamecano's release clause will become active next summer – allowing a host of top-flight club's time to prepare a transfer swoop.