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Dayot Upamecano's existing contract expires next summer Bayern Munich expect Dayot Upamecano to sign a new contract, with the defender in advanced talks over committing his future to the Bundesliga side. As it stands Upamecano is out of contract at the end of the season, meaning he would be able to sign a pre-contract agreement with a new club at the turn of the year. The France international has been the subject of major interest from top European clubs given the uncertainty over his future. Premier League clubs Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked with the former RB Leipzig player, while Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain are also credited with an interest. However, it is understood the 27-year-old has held positive discussions with Bayern in recent weeks, with sources indicating the German side are now expecting the central defender to sign fresh terms. BBC Sport has been told Bayern will remain in the market for a new centre-back for next season even if Upamecano signs a new deal. Upamecano is one of a host of high-profile central defenders who are set to be available on a free transfer at the end of the season. Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate, Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi and Real Madrid duo Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are all out of contract next summer. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast How Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition by 'winning it my way' 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' Packers hold off Bears for vital victory, Bills & Steelers win thrillers The rise and fall of four powerful civilisations How Skype lost its connection to the world Ridley Scott's masterful epic of betrayal and vengeance Wole Soyinka gives his account of Nigeria's Biafra war 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' How Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition by 'winning it my way' Is there any way back for Salah and Liverpool? England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing. Video England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing Backed by his family, propelled by his talent - the rise of Norris Nancy suffers nightmare debut as his Celtic challenge laid bare 'Spurs boss Frank eases pressure but tide has not turned yet' Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup Best shots of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship. Video Best shots of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship Are Aston Villa in title hunt - and should Arsenal start to worry? 'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50 How abnormal drugs test saved NFL player from cancer BBC to show Sabalenka v Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' 'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.