"Squad lacks depth": Eberl hints at transfer moves despite buying ban | OneFootball

The transfer phase is in full swing – at FC Bayern, a central decision by the club management is leading to new challenges. Nevertheless, the sports management is putting up a fight.

Max Eberl made it clear in an interview with Sky that the record champion is not yet at the end of its planning: "The transfer window is still open. We still have work to do because we don't have the necessary depth in the offense to be successful in all three competitions. We have been given the task of finding a loan player, which is not easy. We are trying to find a good and creative solution. Apart from that, the team is well positioned."

After Kingsley Coman's departure, Eberl and sports director Christoph Freund had actually expected a fixed new signing for the attack. However, this possibility is now off the table. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the supervisory board has stipulated that only loan transfers are allowed – a measure for budget discipline that caused surprise internally. Honorary president Uli Hoeneß had publicly explained: "I would strongly recommend supplementing the squad with a loan player who is under contract until June 30, 2026."

Eberl confirms internal specifications

At the press conference before the game against Leipzig, Eberl confirmed the specification: "What Uli says publicly is also discussed internally. I don't find out about it through the media." And further: "The club has decided that we want to save money. We sold Kingsley Coman and couldn't sign Nick Woltemade. That's why I got the task of bringing in a player on loan."

Christopher Nkunku is considered the desired solution. According to Sky information, there is already an agreement with the player. The Bayern are striving for a loan model with a purchase option, while Chelsea is insisting on a fixed transfer with a total volume of around 40 million euros. A first offer from Munich was rejected, but the talks are ongoing.

Talents instead of expensive new signings?

While Eberl and Freund see additional need due to the multiple burden, the strategic club management around Hoeneß and Rummenigge is pursuing a more restrained approach. Instead of high investments, a transitional solution is to be found – also with a view to young talents from the campus. The consideration: rather waive a costly immediate solution and instead remain flexible.

The search for a suitable loan player is ongoing. In the summer of 2026, the next major upheaval could follow – at the latest, it will be re-evaluated which players will stay, who will go, and which positions are to be permanently occupied.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.