Bayern seek attacking boost, Eberl eyes unusual transfer move | OneFootball

FC Bayern continues to seek reinforcements for their offense. Sports director Max Eberl is apparently considering an approach that is rather untypical for the record champions: a loan without a purchase option.

After the 6-0 opening victory against RB Leipzig and the ongoing discussions about squad depth, President Herbert Hainer made it clear that the club is no longer planning permanent transfers. “Because we are cautious businessmen. FC Bayern is known for being economically stable. We have a strong team and believe that we can cover it with a loan player,” Hainer explained on Friday evening.

Eberl: “It must make sense and be reasonable”

Eberl also commented on the ongoing considerations. “In the end, it’s about implementation, what is realistic. If we do something, it should make sense and be reasonable,” he said. The search for the ideal candidate is difficult because: “The all-rounder we want, available on loan, ideally costs nothing – that’s too much to wish for.”

Eberl hinted that they need to think flexibly: “We have ideas – there are hybrids involved, but also players who feel comfortable in one position.” With this, he made it clear that the officials are examining various scenarios.

Unusual compromise for Bayern

Particularly noteworthy: According to Eberl, the record champions are even willing to loan a player without a purchase option – a model that Bayern traditionally avoids. The reason is the current market situation, where many clubs are only interested in a permanent sale.

The candidates recently considered include Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson (both FC Chelsea), Malick Fofana (Olympique Lyon), and Jadon Sancho (Manchester United). However, no real hot lead has emerged so far.

The officials face a tricky task: On one hand, time is running out until the transfer deadline on September 1, and on the other hand, the options on the market are limited. It is clear: Munich urgently needs an offensive player to compensate for departures and injuries.

The fact that Eberl and Hainer are now open to unusual compromises shows how great the pressure to act is on the German record champions. Whether FCB will find success in the last weeks of the transfer window remains to be seen.

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