The planned squad shake-up at FC Bayern in the summer could turn out to be bigger than previously assumed. Rumours have recently been circulating that the Munich club could sign up to seven new players. There will also be personnel changes in defence, especially in the centre of defence.
According to consistent media reports, Bayern are very interested in signing Jonathan Tah. The German international only has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2025 and is certainly flirting with a change of scenery in the summer. According to reports, the 28-year-old would be available for a transfer fee of 20-30 million euros.
But one thing is clear: before Bayern can go full throttle with Tah, they first have to make room in their squad. With Matthijs de Ligt, Dayot Upamecano, Eric Dier and Minjae Kim, FCB have four regular centre-backs in their ranks.
Nobody is unsellable in the centre of defence
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As reported by the tz, those in charge at Säbener Straße are quite prepared to sell a centre-back in the summer if they could get Tah in return.
Up to now, Upamecano and Kim in particular have been seen as potential sales candidates. Both have had a mixed season. Particularly in the important matches in the Champions League, the two defenders made some hair-raising mistakes.
The interesting thing is: According to tz, the supposed defence boss de Ligt is not considered unsellable at the Isar. The Dutchman has repeatedly struggled with injuries in recent months and has fluctuated between the training ground and the starting eleven.
The problem for Bayern: until Munich have a new coach, they cannot press ahead with the squad rebuild, which of course also applies to the central defence. In addition, Tah would certainly also like to know who will be on the sidelines at the record champions next season and how they think and plan.