FC Bayern could surprisingly adjust their transfer plans by not signing another left-sided attacking player if both Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown are signed
With the signing of Luis Diaz, FC Bayern have already found their desired player for the left flank. For a long time, however, it was considered likely that Munich would also sign another player for this position due to the heavy workload caused by the numerous competitions and the desire for more depth in the squad
According to information from Sky, Bayern would not sign another attacking player for the left flank if the transfers of Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown are completed successfully
The potential transfer double would therefore have a direct impact on the record champions‘ future squad planning
Saibari and Brown expand Kompany’s options
The background: Both Saibari and Brown can also be deployed on the left side of the attack in addition to their traditional positions
Saibari in particular is regarded as a versatile attacking player who can play both in the center and on the flanks. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany values precisely this profile. According to media reports, the Moroccan international is on the verge of a transfer from PSV Eindhoven to Munich. The transfer fee is said to be between 50 and 60 million euros
Munich are also on the right track with Nathaniel Brown. The 22-year-old has already agreed to move to FC Bayern. Negotiations are currently underway with Eintracht Frankfurt, where a transfer fee in the region of 50 to 60 million euros is also being discussed
The flexibility of both players would give Kompany additional options for several positions, which is why it seems to have been decided internally that another left-back specialist is not absolutely necessary
For Bayern, this would also send a clear signal regarding the structure of the squad: instead of investing millions in an additional winger, they would rely on the versatility of their existing personnel
Focus on other construction sites?
Should the transfers of Saibari and Brown actually go through, those responsible could turn their attention to other areas of the squad. The flexibility of the two new additions is likely to be an important factor, particularly with regard to long-term planning
Neither transfer has been officially finalized yet, with talks with PSV Eindhoven and Eintracht Frankfurt still ongoing, but there are already signs that the signings could have far more impact than initially thought
For the search for another competitor or backup for Luis Diaz, this would probably mean the end for the time being.