The centre back has attracted interest from all around Europe for his performances this season.
'In the Covid-19 crisis, we have other issues greater than concerns about contracts,' managing director Oliver Mintzlaff told Sport1.
'We know the terms of our players' contracts and I know them very well - especially that of our top performers.
'For us, it is a no go that the top performers will be allowed to leave our club free of charge.
'That's the case with Timo Werner and that will be the case with Dayot Upamecano. I have the economic stability of the club in mind.'
'We have to sell before we buy anything. But I see the need to sell only to a limited extent. We have a good squad.'
But other reports have suggested Upamecano has rejected the chance to move to the Premier League with the defender reportedly agreeing a move to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich this summer.
The French centre-back has a £52million buyout clause at Leipzig, who are keen to sell him this year as opposed to losing him for free upon the expiration of his contract next summer.
Both Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping tabs on the defender but according to German outlet Bild, the Bundesliga champions have won the race for the 21-year-old's signature.
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