Dayot Upamecano

Already won European Championship with U-17 when France didn't even concede a goal till the semi final.

Sign him ASAP.
 
Drifter said:
Man Utd Trump Arsenal As French Defender Arrives At Carrington Ahead Of Move

As the opening of the summer transfer window approaches, managers are working hard identifying targets and lining-up potential deals so we’ll bring you all the news and gossip. Today, Man Utd close in on Arsenal target Dayot Upamecano

Manchester United appear to have beaten Arsenal to the signing of Dayot Upamecano after the French youngster took a tour of the clubs training facilities ahead of his move to Old Trafford, according to reports.

Upamecano is currently on the books at FC Valenciennes and is regarded as one of the best young prospects in French football with the 17-year-old already capped at Under-17 level for his nation.

His potential caught the eye of Premier League clubs with Arsenal, Manchester United and most recently Manchester City all understood to have been keeping a close eye on his progress last season.

United were reported to have come close to a deal during the January transfer window before Arsenal supposedly tried to muscle their way in with Arsene Wenger keen to lure his compatriot to the Emirates.

However, it appears United have now finally won the race for the players signature with the Daily Star claiming that Upamecano has arrived at their Carrington training base after a £450,000 fee was agreed with the Ligue 2 side.

The newspaper suggests that the centre-back was left impressed after being given a tour of United’s facilities and has now supposedly given the green light to complete the proposed move to Old Trafford.

Upamecano is a tall, strong defender who currently plays as a centre-back for Valenciennes and he helped France with the Under-17 European Championships last month, and this could turn out to be something of a coup for United if they have beaten Arsenal to his signature.
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I'm fairly sure he was given the grand tour of Carrington back in January before the transfer collapsed at the last minute, so - given the perpetual state of confusion most journos seem to find themselves in - I wouldn't be too surprised if this is a case of 2+2=5.
 
Elliott said:
I'm fairly sure he was given the grand tour of Carrington back in January before the transfer collapsed at the last minute, so - given the perpetual state of confusion most journos seem to find themselves in - I wouldn't be too surprised if this is a case of 2+2=5.
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Thats exactly what has happened. He was given the tour in January which was mentioned in a French article the other day and the English press are reporting it as if its new information
 
Apparently he's 190cm tall already. That's 6ft 2" at the age of 16. Jesus.

Source: http://talentshunter.net/2015/02/16/dayot-upamecano/

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I guess he has no youtube vids yet because of his age, but when you search for him the results are a bunch of Andy Kellet vids.
 
He supposedly wanted to stay in France for the rest of the season and then make a move so hopefully this time it's something solid.

Can't wait to see him and Mensah teaming up.
 
I'm assuming he's very highly rated given lots of clubs have been rumoured to be after him.
 
Hopefully if he arrived Fosu - Mensah can develop as a midfielder.
 
Yes! Who cares if he turns out to be shit, his name is fecking awesome.
 
The Mitcher said:
Its not uncommon to be six foot at 16, I used to regularly compete with the lads in my school at sports day and I think I was one of two by the age of 15 who was not a 6 footer. I still beat most of them :p
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Not him in the pic. Thats a Lyon kit.
 
@jb8521 @khoazany

Any updates on this fella and that other Valenciennes fella we're reportedly after? I thought Valenciennes had some sort of financial judgment day looming and as such needed these deals wrapped up sooner rather than later.
 
Elliott said:
@jb8521 @khoazany

Any updates on this fella and that other Valenciennes fella we're reportedly after? I thought Valenciennes had some sort of financial judgment day looming and as such needed these deals wrapped up sooner rather than later.
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The deadline day was Tuesday but they got an extension to show all of their financial data
 
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