Six defenders rumored to be recruited by Bayern Munich
The possibility of strengthening Bayern Munich's defense is attracting attention.
On the 4th, Eurosport mentioned six defenders that Bayern Munich could possibly sign. Bayern Munich used three center backs this season, including Kim Min-jae. While Kim Min-jae started in all of Bayern Munich's Bundesliga games this season, center backs Upamecano and De Lid alternately suffered injuries, and Kim Min-jae played games between his own team and the national team due to concerns about overwork.
Eurosport said 'Bayern Munich have been discussing their lack of players for months. There will also be player vacancies due to the Asian Cup and African Cup of Nations. However, it is not easy for Bayern Munich to find new players. However, Bayern Munich's player base is further reduced as Kim Min-jae and Mazraoui participate in the Asian Cup and African Cup of Nations. Bayern Munich director Freund also publicly mentioned plans to recruit a player who can play as a center back and right-side defender.
According to Eurosport, the defenders that Bayern Munich is likely to sign include Tomiyas (Arsenal), Lenglet (Aston Villa), Scalvini (Atalanta), Araujo (Barcelona), Varane (Manchester United), and Martinez (Girona). mentioned.
The media said, 'Arsenal may release Tomiyasu through the winter transfer market. There are also rumors of Bayern Munich recruiting Lenglet. Lenglet, who was loaned from Barcelona to Aston Villa this season, did not play a significant role in the team as Aston Villa competed for the league lead. Barcelona are considering ending Lenglet's lease. Lenglet is a player who can be signed for a relatively cheap transfer fee of 10 million euros. Recruiting Scalvini will be an investment for the future. However, the transfer fee will amount to 40 million euros.'
Also, 'Araujo is a player that Bayern Munich considers a dream signing. Bayern Munich is willing to pay 60 million euros to sign Araujo, but it is unlikely that the transfer will take place. Manchester United gave up the option to extend Varane's contract when it expires this season. Varane could hold concrete negotiations with potential transfer target clubs. 'Real Madrid is considering re-signing Alaba and Militao due to their long-term absences,' he added.
While Bayern Munich is attracting attention with various rumors of recruiting a defender, German media FCB Inside said, 'Bayern Munich is a club that needs to strengthen its defense. As Bayern Munich coach Tuchel recently emphasized, they are looking for an all-rounder who can play at both center back and right back. “The player who meets Coach Tuchel’s requirements is Tomiyas,” he said. “Tomiyas is a player who was included in Bayern Munich’s list of signings in the transfer market last summer. Bayern Munich may make a new attempt to recruit Tomiyasu in this winter transfer market.'
German media outlet T Online said, 'It is important for Bayern Munich to resolve the mistakes made in the final period of the last transfer market. Bayern Munich's versatile defenders Pavard and Stanisic have left the team. Bayern Munich suffered from a lack of center backs during the first half of this season and relied on midfielder Goretzka to play the center back role. “At least one defender must be recruited,” he said. “The likely defender expected to be recruited by Bayern Munich is Barcelona’s Araujo.” Araujo's buyout amount is 1 billion euros. Spanish clubs insert a buyout amount into their contracts. 'Spanish clubs tend to set the buyout amount very high in order to take the lead in negotiations in the transfer market,' he noted.
Kim Min-jae played an active role as Bayern Munich's main defender this season, and was named one of the best 11 in the first half of this season's Bundesliga by German media 90min and European soccer statistics media WhoScored.com. The Bundesliga Secretariat selected Kim Min-jae as one of the Best 11 candidates for the first half of the season, expressing the meaning that 'Kim Min-jae has proven to be an excellent recruit for Bayern Munich.' Kim Min-jae joined the national soccer team ahead of the Asian Cup, and Korea, aiming to win the tournament for the first time in 64 years, will play its first match against Bahrain on the 15th.
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