Highly-rated defender Dayot Upamecano has been urged to carry on his development at RB Leipzig for at least another season by German legend Lothar Matthaus.

The 21-year-old has had a breakthrough campaign with 29 appearances in all competitions leading to transfer interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.

But the Frenchman has been advised by Bayern Munich legend and World Cup winner Matthaus to continue building experience with Leipzig before rushing into a mega-money move.

He told Sky Sports: “I can see him playing for all the big clubs when he gets more experience.

“He’s a young player, highly rated, fast, has a good positional game and uses his body well for a 21-year-old. But a year or two in Leipzig would not hurt him.

“Leipzig are a top team – one of the last eight remaining in the Champions League.

“I can still see one or two per cent where he can learn, but he’s a huge player and that’s why I’m not surprised that top clubs in Europe are after him.”

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