Gladbach confirm Yann Sommer's Bayern move is in 'final stages' | OneFootball

Borussia Mönchengladbach have announced that goalkeeper Yann Sommer is in discussions with Bayern Munich over a January move.

The German champions have made the Swiss star their top priority to replace Manuel Neuer this month after he was ruled out for the rest of the season.

And a move is now imminent, with Gladbach confirming earlier reports that the goalkeeper is indeed on the verge of a move to Bavaria.

“Sommer was not part of team training on Wednesday,” read a brief statement. “Negotiations on a transfer for the 34-year-old are in the final stages.”

Multiple reports state that there is now an agreement between both clubs on a deal which is set to see Sommer move to Munich for an initial €8m fee plus an additional €1.5m in bonuses.

A medical is taking place on Wednesday night after Gladbach green lit the move having found a replacement of their own.

They are set to use the fee received for Sommer to sign compatriot Robin Omlin of Montpellier after striking a verbal agreement.