FC Bayern Munich ahead of coup: Free transfer Lewandowski successor next new signing?
FC Bayern Munich keeps its eyes open for a center forward and probably has a candidate in its sights.
Munich – The FC Bayern Munich still has at the disposal of Robert Lewandowski to nibble, who moved to FC Barcelona in the summer. The loss of the top scorer was felt in the past few weeks in the game of the German record champions, who lacked a real center forward on the pitch. The experiment with Sadio Mane went wrong, the Senegalese now comes over the wings, on which he can show his qualities much better.
In the Bundesliga game against SC Freiburg, coach Julian Nagelsmann helped Eric Maxim Choupo Moting on his only center forward in the squad and FC Bayern Munich promptly played themselves in a frenzy. Against SC Freiburg, who are having a strong season, the German record champions gave their all and deservedly won 5-0 at altitude. Choupo-Moting showed an outstanding performance and should be used regularly until the winter break.
FC Bayern Munich is looking for a successor for Robert Lewandowski
However, the former PSG striker is not the solution for the future. He will reach his limits against defensively strong teams in the Champions League. For this reason, FC Bayern Munich is still looking for a successor to Robert Lewandowski. It is not impossible that a new center forward will come in winter, but it is rather unlikely. Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic is concentrating on the summer of 2023, in which a cheap solution could arise, reports among other things hna.de.
According to current media reports, Marcus Thuram, attacker from Borussia Mönchengladbach, tends not to extend his expiring contract on the Lower Rhine. The 25-year-old would then be available on a free transfer next summer. According to information from the pay TV station heaven FC Bayern Munich is also dealing with the Frenchman, who could succeed Robert Lewandowski.
FC Bayern Munich: Marcus Thuram an option?
Florian Plettenberg, reporter at heaven, reports that Thuram is an extremely interesting player for FC Bayern Munich due to his profile. Hasan Salihamidzic kept a close eye on the situation at Borussia Mönchengladbach, especially since the 25-year-old would not cost a fee and has already shown that he can score goals in the Bundesliga. A transfer to Säbener Straße is not imminent, but that could change in the coming weeks or months.
The reason for Bayern Munich’s hesitation is the fact that Marcus Thuram is not the ideal solution. According to consistent reports from heaven and picture Harry Kane is still considered Plan A. But if it doesn’t work to pry the England international away from Tottenham, Thuram would become a hot stock on Säbener Straße.
Meanwhile he collects FC Bayern Munich apparently made a surprising basket on the transfer market, because Chelsea snatches away a dream player. Not only the fans were after that Victory against Freiburg on cloud nine. The Bayern players also gave free rein to their emotions on the sidelines of the game. (smr)