Overview

• Sport Bild reporters say Bayern believe an agreement can be reached despite outside interest, while the defender is willing to wait and listen to offers before deciding.
• Abendzeitung reports he wants a major pay rise toward the club’s top earners plus a release clause, a stance that has slowed negotiations.
• MARCA-linked coverage indicates his camp contacted Real Madrid about a possible 2026 move, though he has publicly said he feels comfortable at Bayern and that talks are ongoing.
• Defensa Central reports chief scout Juni Calafat favors Marc Guéhi over Dayot Upamecano as an option, with Ibrahima Konaté viewed as Real Madrid’s top defensive target for 2026.
• With his deal running to June 2026, he can sign a pre-agreement in January, increasing Bayern’s risk of a free exit similar to David Alaba’s departure.