FC Bayern are already looking ahead to the time after Leon Goretzka and have been linked with a prominent name from the Premier League. But despite the interest, there are currently many indications that an internal solution will be found
With Goretzka’s departure at the end of the season certain, it is clear that there will be changes in central midfield. Munich are sounding out the market – and one name keeps coming up: Enzo Fernández from Chelsea FC
As the English portal TEAMtalk reports, Bayern have been looking at the Argentinian World Cup winner for some time. What is particularly exciting is that the 25-year-old is also said to be open to a move to Säbener Straße
Chelsea blocked – transfer hardly realistic
However, there are several factors that currently make a deal seem unlikely. Fernández himself is not pushing for a transfer and has not submitted a transfer request to the Blues
The club’s stance is even clearer: Chelsea have firm plans for the midfielder and are determined not to let him go. According to TEAMtalk, the Londoners are even preparing an improved contract offer – despite an already long-term contract until 2032
The financial framework also represents a major hurdle. With an estimated market value of around 90 million euros, Fernández would be one of the most expensive transfers in the club’s history – a scenario that does not currently fit in with Bayern’s strategic direction
Bayern is focusing on its own solutions
Instead of opting for a costly new signing, those responsible in Munich are apparently pursuing a different approach. Internally, there are several candidates who are believed to be able to fill the gap in midfield
Tom Bischof in particular is seen as one of the big winners of the current development. The young midfielder is expected to take on a much bigger role in the coming season. Noel Aseko, who will return in the summer after his loan from Hannover, is also seen as a serious option
This strategy fits in with FC Bayern’s general strategy of relying more on its own talent and internal solutions, and this approach could now pay off particularly well in midfield
A transfer of Fernández therefore remains an exciting, but rather unrealistic scenario for the time being. Munich appear to have consciously decided against taking a financial risk – and are instead focusing on development, trust and the next generation from their own ranks