Manchester United decided against trying to sign Dayot Upamecano because he did not meet Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's specific requirements.
Despite shaky performances against United and Liverpool in the Champions League this season, the RB Leipzig centre-back has established himself as one of Europe's finest defensive prospects.
The 22-year-old was wanted by a number of clubs - including Chelsea and Liverpool - but it was fellow Bundesliga side Bayern Munich who won the race to his signature, tying him down on a five-year deal.
United are in the market for a new centre-back this summer so it may come as a surprise to some fans they didn't push harder for Upamecano.
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