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Bayern Munich summer transfer targets
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The German champions have already signed Leroy Sane, but could dip their toes in the transfer market again this summer.
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The German champions have already signed Leroy Sane, but could dip their toes in the transfer market again this summer.
The Bavarians had pursued Sane for over a year, and finally got the winger they wanted as they look to find permanent successors for Robben and Ribery.
Sane joins Gnabry and Coman on Bayern's wings, meaning they can now turn their attention to other areas of the pitch.
Sane joins Gnabry and Coman on Bayern's wings, meaning they can now turn their attention to other areas of the pitch.
Bayern's likely summer transfer signings :
There have been a number of names linked with the Bavarians in recent months, including Arsenal's Hector Bellerin, Barcelona's Nelson Semedo and Manchester City's Joao Cancelo.
But their primary focus is on Ajax and United States defender Sergino Dest.
The 19-year-old played 35 times for Ajax in 2019-20 before the Eredivisie season was ended prematurely, with Dest's agent having confirmed that both Bayern and Barcelona were interested in his client.
The 19-year-old played 35 times for Ajax in 2019-20 before the Eredivisie season was ended prematurely, with Dest's agent having confirmed that both Bayern and Barcelona were interested in his client.
Jude Bellingham was a name discussed internally, but Bayern never made a serious move for the wonderkid, allowing Borussia Dortmund to beat Manchester United to his signature .
Another young midfielder that has caught Bayern's eye is Rennes teenager Eduardo Camavinga. The 17-year-old turned many heads for his mature performances in Ligue 1, but could be one of the most in-demand prospects on the market
Salihamidzic is likely to want to wait to see what happens with other moves elsewhere in Europe, as well as potential exits from Munich, before making a decision whether to follow through on their interest for the French teenager.
Bayern's likely summer transfer exits :
Thiago was set to sign a new deal in May, but decided at the last minute not to agree a contract extension.
Reports in Germany indicate he would like to join Liverpool, but the Reds have other priorities than in midfield and there are doubts over his age and injury history.
Reports in Germany indicate he would like to join Liverpool, but the Reds have other priorities than in midfield and there are doubts over his age and injury history.
However, a low fee could see clubs willing to take a risk on a midfielder who is world class when fit to play.
Alaba, meanwhile, has been a huge success at centre-back under Flick, and the new Bayern head coach has repeatedly expressed his admiration for the Austria defender.
City could be a possibility, but Bayern are likely to give into his wage demands to secure him to a new deal
City could be a possibility, but Bayern are likely to give into his wage demands to secure him to a new deal
Barcelona and Real Madrid also remain interested in Alaba, but financial issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic rules them both out of a move this summer. A free transfer could be possible in 2021, but that is the worst-case scenario for Bayern.
Ivan Perisic was another loan arrival in Munich, but Bayern would be more willing to sign him permanently if they could get Inter to negotiate a low transfer fee. The Croatia winger has been an excellent squad member, but turned 31 earlier this year and is seen as a backup option
If Thiago leaves, Bayern could decide to retain the services of either Javi Martinez or Corentin Tolisso, who are both expected to leave this summer.
Martinez was kept around as he could play in a variety of positions, but the arrival of Tanguy Kouassi on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain means that the club have a younger player who can cover both defence and midfield instead of the Spaniard
Tolisso, meanwhile, has had injury issues and has only played 15 league games over the last two seasons. The World Cup-winner was Bayern Munich's record signing in 2017, but has failed to live up to expectations and has fallen down the pecking order in midfield under Flick.
