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How Man United missed out on Dayot Upamecano due to Sh28 million row

RB Leipzig v Hertha BSC - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - October 24, 2020 RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano celebrates scoring their first goal [REUTERS/Matthias]

Manchester United were on the verge of signing Dayot Upamecano five years ago but reportedly missed out on the defender due to a dispute over just £200,000.

Upamecano joined RB Leipzig for £9million in 2017 and has developed into one of the most sought-after centre-backs in Europe.

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