Real Madrid are ready to enter the race for top Arsenal target Dayot Upamecano. Daily Star Sport understands Mikel Arteta is ready to go all out for Frenchman, who is a key player for RB Leipzig.
The 21-year-old is a Bundesliga sensation having moved to Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2017. The Gunners made enquiries about his availability in August.
However, they left it too late to negotiate a deal and ended up with David Luiz instead. Arteta is eager to pair Upamecano with William Saliba after he returns from St-Etienne on loan.
It’s thought the French duo can form a formidable partnership and are the long-term solution to the club’s defensive issues.