Bayern has started the season well in Germany, currently sitting at the top of the table, and (at least for now) it seems like they won’t face the fierce competition they did last season, meaning the Bundesliga trophy might return to Munich more easily than expected. However, for something greater, for a shot at the European crown that the Bavarians aspire to, the team will need to strengthen further. They are well aware of this on Säbener Straße, and that’s why they are heavily focused on squad planning for next year. One of the main criticisms directed at the new head of the sports department, Max Eberl, is the lack of balance in the squad. Harry Kane has no backup since the departure of Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, and it’s clear that Vincent Kompany needs another central defender. After all, Matthijs de Ligt and Lucas Hernandez have left, and only Hiroki Ito has arrived—who, incidentally, got injured immediately.African forward‘s value rises 566 percent in just a yearRegardless of the fact that defense appears to be the weakest point, according to German media, Bayern’s primary targets are not center-backs or full-backs. Instead, they’re looking for an attacking midfielder and a versatile forward. Regarding the midfielder, it’s well-known that Bayern is likely to make a historic effort—and spend historic amounts—to acquire Florian Wirtz (21) from Bayer Leverkusen, which isn’t exactly a secret, while Eberl’s pick for a forward is none other than Omar Marmoush (25)! This “none other” primarily refers to the Egyptian forward’s skyrocketing price, which has soared after he scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in the first 14 matches of the current season. Also, let’s not overlook the fact that Liverpool has already shown interest, as they see him as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. Assuming that Wirtz is Bayern’s primary target, a rumor that is increasingly being heard within the club, and that Leverkusen plans to secure around 150 million euros in transfer fees and bonuses, the phrase “none other” truly makes sense. A glimpse into the future of Liverpool’s second PharaohNevertheless, Bild claims that the club has money to spend. They report that If Eberl manages to sell some less essential players and if the members of the Supervisory Board (Hoeneß, Rummenigge, Hainer) open the coffers for a new, more powerful Bayern—there’s no doubt that both deals could be possible. The same source further states that Bayern’s acquisition of Marmoush and Wirtz would be a serious financial step, which could even positively impact the club’s image worldwide. Omar Marmoush would also fit well with Bayern’s well-known transfer philosophy: “anyone who hurts us will be brought in immediately”. And the Egyptian forward did hurt the Bavarians earlier in the 3-3 draw in Frankfurt a few weeks ago. He scored twice and set up another goal.Battle for Wirtz getting fiercer by dayIndeed, based on everything he’s shown so far, Marmoush could be an ideal tandem with Harry Kane. So, not an alternative to the Englishman, but his partner in attack. Marmoush’s speed is lethal (35.1 km/h, better than Sané, Coman, and Gnabry), he’s technically refined, mobile, and can play on the wings or as a ‘false nine.’ With him in the lineup, Kompany would gain additional options and, above all, flexibility. He’d also have the option to play with two classic center-forwards when needed. According to recent reports from Germany, Omar Marmoush doesn’t have an exit clause, and Eintracht certainly won’t let him go for less than 50 million euros.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – ROUND 4Tuesday20:45: (1.77) PSV (3.80) Girona (4.50)20:45: (4.00) Slovan B. (3.60) Dinamo Zagreb (2.00)23:00: (2.80) Bologna (3.40) Monaco (2.65)23:00: (2.75) Celtic (3.45) RB Leipzig (2.50)23:00: (1.20) Dortmund (7.25) Sturm (12.0)23:00: (3.10) Lille (3.30) Juventus (2.50)23:00: (1.80) Liverpool (4.10) Leverkusen (4.40)23:00: (1.48) Real Madrid (5.00) Milan (6.70)23:00: (4.00) Sporting (3.60) Man.City (2.00)Wednesday20:45: (3.50) Club Brugge (3.45) Aston Villa (2.10)20:45: (2.05) Shakhtar (3.45) Young Boys (3.60)23:00: (1.35) Bayern (5.80) Benfica (9.00)23:00: (18.0) Crvena Zvezda (7.20) Barcelona (1.20)23:00: (1.60) Feyenoord (4.00) Salzburg (5.70)23:00: (2.65) Inter (3.35) Arsenal (2.85)23:00: (1.73) PSG (3.75) Atl.Madrid (4.80)23:00: (2.45) Sparta Praha (3.35) Brest (2.90)23:00: (2.45) Stuttgart (3.75) Atalanta (2.85)***odds are subject to change***
