Ending 2024 with a big 5-1 victory against RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich is on good momentum. Leader of the Bundesliga with four points ahead of its runner-up, Bayer Leverkusen, the Bavarian club wishes to continue this dynamic and will continue its restructuring. In good shape under the leadership of Vincent Kompany and progressing in his production, the Rekordmeister will have numerous files to manage in 2025, whether in the winter or summer transfer window, as revealed Sports Bild in its columns. Already, we will have to manage the end of the contract for certain elements. In goal, Maneul Neuer and Sven Ulreich are coming to the end of their contracts this summer. However, the extension of the first would already be finalized with some modifications while the second should remain as number three goalkeeper. Thus, Manuel Neuer would have a larger part of his salary which will be linked to his performances and his appearances. A way to protect against a drop in form for the 38-year-old goalkeeper who has had a complicated 2024.
The latter will also have the mission of helping with his succession by supporting a new goalkeeper who should arrive this summer. This one could be Jonas Urbig (21 years old) who plays for Cologne and who really pleases sports director Max Eberl. The doorman is estimated at 5 million euros. Other options exist for the post-Neuer period such as Daniel Peretz (24 years old) who is the current second goalkeeper or Alexander Nübel (28 years old) who plays in Stuttgart on loan from Bayern Munich. However, the latter has seen the confidence of Bavarian leaders weaken in recent months. Bart Verbruggen (22 years old) who plays in Brighton and the Japanese Zion Suzuki (22 years old) who plays in Parma are also in the sights of the German club. If the extension of Alphonso Davies and Joshua Kimmich remains a subject as does the possible arrival of Tom Bischof (19 years old) freely this summer from Hoffenheim, the main project of the German club is in attack.
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Indeed, Bayern Munich could part ways with at least three players. It will obviously not be Harry Kane who is indisputable, Michael Olise who arrived this summer or even Jamal Musiala who despite the end of his contract in June 2026 is a priority in terms of extension for the Recorder. Arriving at the end of his lease this summer, Leroy Sané is not in the same position. Author of 19 appearances for 5 goals and 1 assist, the 28-year-old winger has not convinced this season and more generally since his arrival in the summer of 2020. Inconsistent, he will not be extended if he does not improve drastically his level of performance as announced to him by the Recorder. Before that, the possibility of seeing it extended with a reduction in its emoluments was the previous trend. From now on, he is heading towards a departure, but will not be the only one since Serge Gnabry (29 years old) and Kingsley Coman (28 years old) are also candidates for a departure in the event of a satisfactory offer. Another Frenchman could also be pushed towards a departure, but rather as part of a loan, it is Mathys Tel (19 years old) whose situation is complicated this season.
Many movements towards the exit which will obviously be compensated by arrivals. Bayern Munich has targeted certain names even if we can already cross one out. Indeed, the German club particularly appreciated the profile of Mykhaïlo Mudryk (23 years old), but the Chelsea player is currently the target of a doping case and this makes any move complicated. On the other hand, at the top of the list, we find Nico Williams (22 years old). The Bilbao winger who won Euro 2024 has been pleasing Bayern Munich for a while. Although it will be difficult to dislodge him this summer, he nevertheless has a release clause of 60 million euros. A figure that could be accessible for the German club. The other main option comes from Germany with Omar Marmoush (25 years old) who is enjoying the season with Eintracht Frankfurt (18 goals and 12 assists in 24 matches). Also able to help out in the middle, the winger will nevertheless be difficult to acquire against strong competition (Manchester United, Manchester City, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, etc.). Already on the scene with Xavi Simons (21 years old) last season when he finally joined RB Leipzig on loan, Bayern Munich could return to the charge. However, the dream of the Bavarian leaders obviously remains Florian Wirtz (21 years old), the star of Bayer Leverkusen. Close to extending with Xavi Alonso’s team, the attacking midfielder is eagerly followed by Bayern Munich who will take the charge again this summer. Big issues already on the table for the German club which is ambitious for the future.
