article: Manchester City are rivalling Manchester United and Arsenal for Valenciennes teenage defender Dayot Upamecano. The 16-year-old almost joined United in the January transfer window only for him to opt to stay in France for a few more months. Centre-back Umecano has played for France at U16 and U17 level. Manchester City are rivalling Manchester United and Arsenal for Valenciennes defender Dayot Upamecano . Monaco, Inter Milan and Paris St Germain had also expressed interest. Fourth-placed City face Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City side face Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday .
highlights: Dayot Upamecano was close to signing for Manchester United in January .
  The 16-year-old, however, opted to stay in France with Valenciennes .
  Centre-back Upamecano has played for France at U16 and U17 level .
  Arsenal are also interested in the defender as Man City join chase .
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   Manchester City are rivalling Manchester United and Arsenal for Valenciennes defender Dayot Upamecano . Monaco, Inter Milan and Paris St Germain had also expressed interest 
   City face Aston Villa 
   the Etihad 
   on Saturday.