Arsenal transfer target Upamecano urged by RB Leipzig to rethink exit plans as things have ‘changed’ since coronavirus

ARSENAL target Dayot Upamecano has been urged to rethink his summer plans to quit RB Leipzig - as things have "changed" due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The French centre-back, 21, is being chased by a host of European giants, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, and is yet to sign a new contract in Germany.

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Upamecano's current deal runs until June 2021 and he's expected to leave this summer, with Leipzig looking to avoid losing him on a free next year.

Reports in Germany even claimed the youngster was considering handing in a transfer request in order to force a move away.

But now, Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche has urged the youth international to stay - warning him to take his time making any big decision.

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Speaking to Kicker, Krosche said: "This is a far-reaching decision for a player. He should take his time with that.

With just one year left on his deal by the time the next window comes around, his value will have dropped drastically since then, though, alerting a host of big clubs.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will be hoping to team him up with fellow French youngster William Saliba - currently in superb form on loan at Saint-Etienne.

But Krosche's comments will no doubt give Upamecano food for thought if and when the 2019-20 comes to its conclusion.