FC Bayern are pressing ahead with the signing of Ismael Saibari. The Munich club originally wanted to complete the transfer before Morocco’s World Cup opener against Brazil. However, the decisive breakthrough in the negotiations with PSV Eindhoven is still missing
Ismael Saibari remains FC Bayern’s number one transfer target in attack. The record champions and the Moroccan international have been in agreement on the terms of the contract for some time. All parties involved are also convinced of the transfer
Nevertheless, the final agreement with PSV Eindhoven is still pending
As Dutch transfer insider Rik Elfrink reports, there has been no breakthrough in the negotiations between the two clubs as of this evening
PSV stick to their financial demands
The main reason for this lies in the outstanding financial details
According to reports, the exact amount of the basic transfer fee, possible bonus payments and the payment structure are still being discussed. Eindhoven are said to be insisting on these points in particular
While Bayern would like to complete the transfer as quickly as possible, the Dutch side are under no particular time pressure
PSV are in a comfortable negotiating position. Saibari still has a long-term contract and is one of the club’s most important players. Accordingly, those responsible want to ensure that all financial conditions meet their expectations
Säbener Straße would have liked to make the transfer official before Morocco’s first World Cup match against Brazil
The background is understandable: Bayern would like to create planning security as early as possible and present Vincent Kompany as an important building block for the coming season
However, this goal appears to be becoming increasingly difficult
According to information from Elfrink, talks are continuing intensively, but there are currently no signs of an immediate conclusion
All parties are striving for an agreement
Despite the delay, however, there are no signs that the transfer is in jeopardy
On the contrary, all parties involved are said to remain determined to find a solution, with negotiations currently focusing exclusively on the final financial details
This is precisely why the fundamental assessment remains unchanged
Everything continues to indicate that Saibari will join FC Bayern this summer. The question at the moment seems to be less whether the transfer will go through, but rather when the last outstanding points can be clarified
The 25-year-old would be an important building block in Munich’s squad planning. Saibari can be deployed in attacking midfield as well as in several positions in attack and, with his dynamism, technique and goalscoring ability, fits perfectly into Vincent Kompany’s requirements profile
However, Bayern fans will apparently have to wait a little longer before the deal is officially announced.