Ever since Franz Beckenbauer’s era, Bayern Munich have been known for their top-notch central defenders. Whether we are talking about the popular Kaiser, Klaus Augenthaler, Samuel Kuffour, or more recent names like Daniel Van Buyten, Martin Demichelis, Jerome Boateng, and David Alaba, the Bavarians were recognized for their solid defence in the football world.However, since the last-mentioned moved to Real Madrid in 2021, the Munich side have had serious trouble finding a proper centre-back for the future. At this point, it may sound crazy that Bayern spent almost a quarter of a billion euros on defenders in recent years but didn’t find what they were looking for!Bayern’s defense is falling apart! Another injury is here…Lucas Hernandez (paid €80 million) had serious injury issues, Matthijs de Ligt – for whom the Bavarians splashed out €67 million – did not repeat performances from Ajax, while the current centre-backs, Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae (paid €42.5 million and €50 million, respectively) may be at the exit doors.The five most-expensive defender signings of Bayern Munich, per Transfermarkt:T-5: 🇫🇷 Benjamin Pavard, €35mT-5: 🇩🇪 Mats Hummels, €35m4: 🇫🇷 Dayot Upamecano, €42.5m3: 🇰🇷 Kim Min-jae, €50m2: 🇳🇱 Matthijs de Ligt, €67m1: 🇫🇷 Lucas Hernández, €80m#FCBayern #BayernMunich pic.twitter.com/Pn5ZfRoCDr— Charles Erb — TheSoccerGoal.com (@The_Soccer_Goal) August 11, 2024 Namely, the Frenchman’s spell in Munich was satisfactory, but his financial demands represent an insurmountable obstacle in contract extension negotiations at the moment. Upamecano’s deal with Bayern expires in June 2026 and – according to German Sky Sport – the club offered him €7-8 million per season, while he requests twice as much.If they do not come to terms soon, Bayern may be forced to sell Upamecano to avoid losing money and letting the defender go for free next year.On the other hand, the 26-year-old’s partner in defence, Kim, will most likely leave Allianz Arena, as he failed to meet the expectations.Bayern supremo admits mistake over Muller situationAs the renowned German journalist Florian Plettenberg claims, Bayern’s director of sport, Max Eberl, was fuming with the Korean for his “nonchalant” reactions in a 2-2 Der Klassiker draw against Borussia Dortmund. In addition, the Bavarians conceded four goals in two Champions League quarter-final legs against Inter Milan and – on top of that – were eliminated.Hence, the Munich side is allegedly willing to hear the offers for Kim. As per Sky Sport, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Juventus are interested in the 28-year-old.🚨 Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Juventus have all expressed interest in signing Kim Min Jae from Bayern. (Source: @Plettigoal) 🚨 His representatives have spoken to Chelsea and Newcastle. The defender is very open to leaving Bayern this summer.(Source: @Footmercato) pic.twitter.com/SiB9Q0oQzZ— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) April 19, 2025 Finally, although not a defender, Joao Palhinha could turn out to be another Bayern’s flop, as he could also leave the club imminently. The Portuguese was Vincent Kompany’s huge wish, but ever since he joined from Fulham for €51 million, he hasn’t got adequate playing time.Still, Palhinha reportedly wouldn’t mind staying in Munich, but Bayern would have to sell him soon if they want to regain at least 80% of the money they invested in the midfielder.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 30Saturday16:30: (2.00) Freiburg (3.60) Hoffenheim (4.00)16:30: (9.50) Heidenheim (5.90) Bayern (1.33)16:30: (2.05) Mainz (3.80) Wolfsburg (3.60)16:30: (1.33) RB Leipzig (5.50) Holstein Kiel (8.50)16:30: (1.75) Werder (3.60) Bochum (4.90)19:30: (2.95) Union Berlin (3.50) Stuttgart (2.50)Sunday16:30: (2.60) Augsburg (3.30) Eintr.Frankfurt (2.75)18:30: (1.45) Dortmund (5.10) M’ gladbach (6.00)20:30: (5.30) St.Pauli (3.60) Leverkusen (1.70)***odds are subject to change***
