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Bayern Munich in transfer fever: Coman departure and Fofana in their sights!
Bayern Munich plans transfers following Coman's possible move to Al-Nassr. Goal: Strengthen the offensive with Fofana or Diaz.
Bayern Munich in transfer fever: Coman departure and Fofana in their sights!
FC Bayern Munich is facing a profound upheaval on the offensive. Kingsley Coman, a crucial player in recent years, is close to a move to Al-Nassr, the club that also signed Cristiano Ronaldo. This change could give Bayern a lot of encouragement, but it also set the squad planning of Max Eberl, the sporting director, in motion. The focus now is on finding a suitable replacement for the 28-year-old Frenchman. According to [Focus]. Looking for a direct counterpart for Coman or strengthening the offensive in another role.
In the race for the best talent, 20-year-old Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyon leads the list of possible successors. The Belgian international drew attention with his performances last season, in which he contributed 11 goals and 7 assists, and is considered a dynamic winger with strong dribbling skills. Fofana, whose contract runs until 2028, is not only popular with Bayern. Everton FC also has an eye on him. As OneFootball reports, Fofana could be a long-term investment for Bayern, especially if the transfer of Luis Diaz, which is the wish list of the club, does not materialize leads clubs.
Negotiations and options
Bayern have already made several offers to Liverpool for Diaz, but they have been rejected. An improved offer is being planned. If the deal with Diaz falls through, Fofana will remain the first choice as FC Bayern has a budget of more than 100 million euros for new signings. But other options are also on the list: Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart and Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea FC. Woltemade will be difficult as Stuttgart want €65 million for him and Bayern's latest offers were rejected.
Another item on Eberl's list could be Xavi from RB Leipzig, a technically adept offensive player with a contract until 2027. Eberl could draw on his contacts from his time in Leipzig here. Christopher Nkunku is also being monitored, even if a swap deal with Xavi doesn't seem possible. Nkunku moved from Leipzig to Chelsea for 60 million euros in 2023 and the Londoners are obviously not planning a loan deal, which makes the situation even more complicated for Bayern.
Waiting for the decisions
In this tense situation, Bayern are maintaining close contact with star advisor Pini Zahavi in order to monitor possible developments in a timely manner. Eberl now faces the challenge of making the right decisions. It remains to be seen how Coman's personality will affect the coming season, but one thing is certain: FC Bayern Munich will do everything in its power to revitalize the offensive.
Overall, FC Bayern is in an exciting phase of squad planning, and it remains to be seen which transfers can be finalized in the coming weeks. However, a clear direction seems to be apparent: the search for reinforcements for the offensive has the highest priority.