Bayern Munich has designated its new transfer window priority at €80 million

Bayern Munich likes to anticipate. Very often, residents of the Allianz Arena have closed deals as early as January in order to get ahead of the competition and avoid paying colossal sums since prices skyrocket during the summer. Thus, the Germans have been working for several months on the possible arrival of Florian Wirtz. A player they have been following for almost eight years, but who they have never managed to sign. However, the Bavarian management continues to communicate regularly with the entourage of the 21-year-old footballer. But the latest news from across the Rhine is not very good for the people of Munich.

Bayern Munich forgets Wirtz

Indeed, Kicker revealed earlier this week that Wirtz has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen. Under contract initially until June 2027, he has visibly signed a new lease for at least one additional year, i.e. until 2028. A hard blow for Bayern Munich who were courting him, just like Real Madrid. But the Bavarians are still one step ahead. Aware of the complexity of this issue, they advanced their pawns in parallel on another track. A rather attractive plan B called Xavi Simons. This is not the first time that its name has been linked to the German giant. But Sky Germany assures that he is the player desired by the leaders of Bayern Munich.

Max Eberl still appreciates the profile of the Dutchman, author of 3 goals and 3 assists in 11 appearances in all competitions this season. Despite his ankle injury (56 days of absence, 12 missed matches), the 21-year-old is establishing himself as a sure bet in the Bundesliga. A championship that he knows perfectly, which is a plus for Bayern Munich. This Thursday, Max Eberl praised the player who played for La Masia and FC Barcelona. “Xavi Simons is an exceptional player. He showed Leipzig that he could make the difference. You can’t replace a player like him every time. Maybe Leipzig will get a boost if he comes back tomorrow).”

Xavi Simons is the new priority

Indeed, SportBild reveals that he could make his big return to competition tomorrow during the match against Bayern Munich tomorrow evening at 8:30 p.m. at the Allianz Arena. The opportunity for Munich’s thinking heads to observe it more closely. But they already know that this file will be difficult since Leipzig wants to keep it permanently and that other clubs are also in the game, like Barça, Real Madrid, BVB, Liverpool and Arsenal. PSG, which has not yet decided on its case, will also have its say. Recently, The Athletic mentioned a minimum starting price of €80 million.

But to double the competition, Munich would be ready to drop more money. Relaunched in the winter transfer window, Max Eberl revealed that the priority is first to move forward with extensions. “Priority is given to internal transfers, that is to say contract extensions. When everyone is healthy again, we will have even more options. We are extremely satisfied with the squad.” He also specified that the extension of Manuel Neuer is on excellent track. Bayern Munich definitely has their work cut out for them…