FC Bayern is already working intensively on its roster planning for the upcoming season. The Munich club sees a particular need for action on the left wing. According to information from Sky, club officials are working around the clock to find additional reinforcements for this position.
It’s already becoming clear that Bayern will have to dig deep into their pockets for their top target. While a transfer this coming winter isn’t out of the question, current plans point more toward a signing in the summer of 2027.
The background to this is the situation surrounding Luis Díaz. The Colombian is currently a mainstay on the left wing. However, there is no equivalent alternative in the squad, which is why the Munich club is looking for a long-term solution.
Bayern is saving up for an expensive summer transfer
As transfer reporter Florian Plettenberg reports on the Sky podcast “Mia san vier,” behind-the-scenes planning is already in full swing. The Munich club is intensively exploring potential new signings for the left wing.
Much points to a costly signing. According to Plettenberg’s information, Bayern is currently focusing primarily on a transfer next summer. A major investment this winter is to be avoided if possible.
The strategy is clear: The record champions want to preserve their financial flexibility for the next transfer window rather than spend a large transfer fee as early as January.
However, that does not mean a winter transfer is completely out of the question. Should a sporting and financially attractive opportunity arise at short notice, the Munich club could still act. For now, though, the focus is clearly on the summer of 2027.
Díaz needs relief—will Binder be the interim solution?
It comes as no surprise that Bayern wants to strengthen its left wing. Under Vincent Kompany, there is virtually no alternative to Luis Díaz. The Colombian himself recently hinted that the heavy workload is taking its toll.
As BILD soccer editor Christian Falk has already reported, club officials have certainly taken note of these comments. An additional left winger could not only provide some relief but also increase competition in the attack.
Until the summer, however, Bayern might opt for an internal solution. One candidate is young player Tim Binder. The 19-year-old caught the eye during preseason training and can play on the left as well as his preferred right wing.
Alphonso Davies is also considered a possible offensive alternative due to his speed. According to information from Falk, however, Bayern does not see this as a long-term solution to the problem.
Plettenberg’s statements make it clear that the record champions are by no means putting the search for a new left winger on the back burner. Rather, the groundwork for a possible summer transfer is to be laid now.
The Sky reporter did not mention any specific names or transfer fees. However, his assessment suggests that Bayern are planning a significant investment to secure the desired reinforcement. Until then, Kompany will likely have to find solutions primarily with the existing roster to take some of the pressure off Díaz.