RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano has made it clear that he will not be deciding on his future before the end of the season.

The Frenchman’s contract at his current club expires in 2021 and with a reported release clause of £50m, he has attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich in recent months.

However, Upamecano says he will not let speculation over his future distract him despite being aware that there are teams pursuing him:

“I feel very good at RB Leipzig. I like my team-mates, the staff and my club. For the moment, I am still under contract until 2021. I am going to have to continue to train well and play matches.

“Even though I know that there are clubs that want me, that is certain, I am keeping my feet on the ground. We will discuss my future at the end of the season with my agents and my family.”

Leipzig are currently three points off Bayern at the top of the table following their 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen yesterday, but they are still very much in with a chance of lifting the Bundesliga title despite dropping points.

Upamecano’s team have conceded 26 goals in 24 games this campaign, the joint best defensive record in the league, and if he does move to the Emirates in the summer, fans will be hoping he can bring some much-needed security to the backline.