Bayern Braces for January Interest as Upamecano Renewal Stalls

The January 1 Bosman window lets foreign clubs open talks, increasing leverage around the Bayern defender’s unresolved compensation terms.

Overview

Reporting linked Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City to potential approaches, with Bayern said to fear offers early in 2026 if no agreement is reached.
Borussia Dortmund set a spring deadline for Nico Schlotterbeck’s decision after he rejected an €8m salary offer and sought about €10m plus a release clause.
Napoli were reported to have a green light to make Rasmus Højlund’s loan permanent in January for the agreed £38m fee after his strong scoring start.
Barcelona were said to be weighing a move for Rafael Leão at a valuation near €80m, with their stance influenced by the future of on-loan Marcus Rashford.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge praised Uli Hoeneß for restoring stability at Bayern, while Joshua Kimmich named Schlotterbeck among players who could anchor Germany’s core.