In their search for a striker, FC Bayern seems to be on the verge of a World Cup winner. At Manchester City, he receives insufficient playing time.
Munich – The Bavarians are planning the major renovation. In the executive suite (tz reported) – and of course also in the team. Above all, they are looking for a new super striker. New in sight: Julian Alvarez (23) from Manchester City. This is reported by Sport Bild. The Argentinian became world champion with Argentina in Qatar in the winter. He played in all seven World Cup matches and scored four goals. At Manchester City, Alvarez is overshadowed by superstar Erling Haaland (22), was mostly used as a joker.
A world champion for FC Bayern? There is said to have been interest as early as 2021
On the other hand, his statistics read well: In 47 competitive games this season, he scored 17 goals, but was only on the pitch for 2400 of a possible 4230 minutes. Already in the winter of 2021 there were Bayern rumours about Alvarez. The carnival singer Marita Köllner and the striker were vacationing at the same time in Playa del Carmen in Mexico and got into conversation on the beach by chance. When Köllner told me that she was from Germany, Alvarez apparently got into a chatting mood.
"I know, I have an offer from Bayern Munich," he is said to have told the woman and her husband. Köllner told the Kölner Express. In the end, Alvarez moved from River Plate to Manchester City for a transfer fee of 21.4 million euros.
Is Argentina's World Cup winner Julián Álvarez a candidate for FC Bayern? © Robert Michael/dpa
A world champion for FC Bayern? Kolo Muani to be a priority
Will there be a Bayern transfer now? No chance, it is said, as of now, unsurprisingly in the environment of City. Coach Pep Guardiola (52) and the English champions think highly of the striker. It was only in March that he extended his already long-term contract ahead of schedule until 2028, including a doubling of his salary. It is also a fact that Randal Kolo Muani (24/contract until 2026) from Frankfurt is higher on Bayern's wish list. A transfer fee of around 80 million euros is being discussed.
In addition to the striker position, those responsible for the German record champions are also on the lookout for a new six-man who is strong in tackling and playing. The Englishman Declan Rice (24/contract until 2024) from West Ham United is considered the preferred solution of coach Thomas Tuchel (49). Arsenal are also showing great interest in the international, and the Londoners are reportedly already preparing an initial offer. Negotiations are expected in June.
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In addition to Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic (29/contract until 2024), the name of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot (28/contract expires) is also said to have been mentioned in internal squad considerations. However, the Frenchman is not said to have a particularly good relationship with Tuchel. Both worked together at Paris Saint-Germain. Rabiot did not want to renew his contract in 2018 and was subsequently sorted out by the club.
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Something is also to be done on the tax side at FC Bayern. One change has already been confirmed: attacker Grant-Leon Ranos (19) from the Munich second team will join Borussia Mönchengladbach on a free transfer in the summer. The Armenian international has signed a contract with the Bundesliga club until 2027. At Gladbach, Ranos is scheduled for the position behind the tops.
Above all, sporting director Roland Virkus (56) has made a lot of effort to get the snapper (20 goals in 35 Regionalliga games). Ranos also had supporters in Bavaria, including campus director Halil Altintop (40). Now Ranos wants to get started in the Bundesliga at Gladbach.