When the transfer window closed on September 1st, Bayern’s legend Uli Hoeness said that the Bavarians could not again be in a situation like they just witnessed when they got their most important player (Harry Kane) in August, after weeks of negotiations and drama. So, ahead of the January transfer window, German champions are all over the place. Bryan Zaragoza (22) from Granada is the first signing, but the Spaniard will stay on loan in Spain until June, mainly due to the fact that Granada needs him and Bayern is currently loaded with wingers. What the Germans really need now is a classic ‘six’ that Thomas Tuchel insists on.Signing Martín Zubimendi is a priority for Bayern Munich. They are seriously considering paying the player’s release clause.— @BILD pic.twitter.com/8bFCdV7nck— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) December 5, 2023 According to Bild, a central defender has absolute priority in the winter transfer window. What is still being discussed is whether one or two more players will be bought along with him. Midfielder João Palinha, who was the first target this summer as well, will probably only be in June, according to the German press. The Bavarians will be in constant contact with Fulham and will try to reduce the price since the Premier League is currently asking around 75,000,000 euros for the Portuguese. Since he is staying until next season, the German champion should definitely concentrate on Martin Zubimendi (24) from Real Sociedad this January. Bayern is currently working intensively to bring in the Spanish player, who has an exit clause set at 60,000,000 euros.Bon voyage, @esmuellert_ ! 👋❄️#MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/MgIS5Kux3b— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) December 8, 2023 This is not the first time that Zubimendi has been linked to Bayern. Many experts, including Tuchel believe that the Spanish international is the best option for Bayern and something most similar to Javi Martinez, who was one of the most important factors in the conquest of the ‘treble’ in 2013. It’s not a secret that Tuchel is not happy with Joshua Kimmich, and his future is pretty much in the air right now, especially since his contract runs out in 2025 and Barcelona has a long-term interest. If he is to stay, the negotiations with him must start in 2024.Zaragoza signs for Bayern, Gnabry should be worriedAs for defence, two names figure as the main targets. Better to say the first is the young Italian and, according to many, one of the most talented stoppers in the world, Giorgio Scalvini (19) from Atalanta, while his alternative is the experienced Clement Lenglet (28), a Barcelona player on loan at Aston Villa. It is clear as day that Bayern could not easily sign Scalvini, who has a solid contract and the potential to become one of the most expensive stoppers. Atalanta already had numerous offers, like Inter, for example, but did not want to sell him for 40,000,000… On the other hand, Lenglet would probably be available for ten million euros. What complicates the whole thing: Previously, Barca would have to return him to their ranks, and Villa needs him, because he is playing in place of the injured Tyrone Mings.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 14Friday Hoffenheim – Bochum 3-1 (2-0)/Masovic 32 og, Kramaric 43, Bebou 76 – Paciencia 90/Saturday 17.30: (2.30) Union Berlin (3.50) M’ gladbach (3.35)17.30: (8.50) Eintr.Frankfurt (5.60) Bayern (1.36)17.30: (2.19) Heidenheim (3.50) Darmstadt (3.60)17.30: (2.50) Werder (3.60) Augsburg (2.95)17.30: (2.40) Wolfsburg (3.50) Freiburg (3.15)20.30: (2.70) Dortmund (3.50) RB Leipzig (2.58)Sunday17.30: (2.95) Stuttgart (3.60) Leverkusen (2.50)19.30: (2.45) Koln (3.50) Mainz (3.10)***odds are subject to change
