Barcelona are planning a January move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano.

AS says Upamecano is a top target for Barcelona this month.

The 21-year-old Frenchman is also believed to be highly coveted by Arsenal and the two European giants could battle it out to secure the centre back, who is thought to be valued at €53million.

Boss Mikel Arteta had revealed his desire to recruit a new defender at the Emirates in January after the north London outfit were struck with an injury crisis.

But the top flight club will face stern competition from the reigning La Liga champions to snap up the former Red Bull Salzburg star.

The Camp Nou side are thought to be desperate to bolster their backline with Samuel Umtiti potentially set to be shipped out.