At FC Bayern, planning for the upcoming season is already in full swing. Changes could be on the horizon in the summer of 2027, particularly at the goalkeeper position. While Jonas Urbig is increasingly being touted as the future No. 1, the Munich club is looking for an experienced goalkeeper who could serve as a backup for the 23-year-old in the future. New details about the list of candidates have now emerged on the BILD podcast “Bayern Insider.”
Most recently, Sky reported that the German record champions had been offered Fabian Bredlow from VfB Stuttgart. With his Bundesliga experience, the 31-year-old would, in principle, fit the desired profile.
However, the Stuttgart player apparently does not play a major role in Bayern’s concrete plans. BILD reporter Heiko Niedderer refuted the speculation in the podcast and classified the rumor as false in the “True or Not True” segment.
Although Bredlow’s name has already been discussed at Säbener Straße, he is apparently not a serious transfer candidate at this time.
Bredlow is not a serious candidate
“Well, we’ve asked around, and VfB isn’t aware of anything like that,” Niedderer explained, referring to the reports of a possible transfer.
The journalist did not want to rule out the possibility that Bayern had, in principle, considered Bredlow. After all, the Munich club is exploring numerous options as part of its roster planning. However, there are no signs that the Stuttgart goalkeeper is set to be signed. “But I can say right now that he’s not on the shortlist,” Niedderer clarified.
Instead, Bayern have apparently set their sights on other goalkeepers who are suitable for the role of an experienced backup.
Leno and Dahmen in Bayern’s Crosshairs
Two names in particular are playing a key role in the search for a new goalkeeper. “Leno is a candidate. Dahmen is a candidate,” Niedderer confirmed in the podcast.
This means Bernd Leno and Finn Dahmen remain interesting options for the German record champions. Both have plenty of experience and could provide Munich with the stability they seek in goal.
According to BILD, Marvin Schwäbe is also being discussed internally. However, the goalkeeper is reportedly ranked slightly behind Leno and Dahmen.
These considerations are closely tied to Urbig’s long-term future. The young goalkeeper is expected to succeed Manuel Neuer and establish himself as the new number one.
In this context, BILD’s soccer editor-in-chief Christian Falk pointed to recent statements by Bayern President Herbert Hainer, who had once again mentioned Urbig as the future starting goalkeeper. “The signs are pointing in the right direction,” Falk explained.
Bayern’s basic strategy thus seems clear: Urbig is expected to guard the record champion’s goal in the long term, while an experienced goalkeeper stands by as a reliable alternative.
However, it remains to be seen who might take on this role starting in the summer of 2027. With Leno, Dahmen, and Schwäbe, at least three potential candidates are now emerging.