Arsenal scout 20-year-old as back-up to Barcelona star target

By Billy Dunmore
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Arsenal sent scouts to watch Dayot Upamecano as they prepare for cheaper alternatives to defender Samuel Umtiti

Dayot Upamecano Arsenal RB Leipzig

According to the Daily Star, Arsenal's number one defensive target is Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti.

However, the World Cup winning defender is set to cost north of £35 million, which would use up most of Arsenal's summer budget.

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Billy Dunmore