Bayern Step Up Push to Extend Upamecano as Bosman Window Opens

Overview

• CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said Bayern improved their offer and warned the process "shouldn't drag on any longer."
• Sporting director Christoph Freund called discussions "very, very advanced" but noted no final decision yet.
• Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reported Bayern aim to finalize the extension in the coming days, with a release clause very likely.
• Coverage has been mixed, with a Jan. 4 update citing no progress followed by Jan. 5 reports of a renewed push and high confidence.
• A French report suggests Upamecano has chosen to extend, though no agreement has been announced as foreign clubs are free to approach him.