🧐 Mr Eberl, if you’re reading this: These are the players Bayern need | OneFootball

The squad planning for the upcoming season is currently going as well as a VW bus with AdBlue in the diesel tank at FC Bayern. After the basket of Wirtz and the stagnation in the Woltemade case, the Bavarians, apart from Luis Diaz, have so far been without significant transfer successes. However, the German record champion will undoubtedly need them. After Jamal Musiala broke away from the already thinly occupied offense at the Club World Cup, Paul Wanner is now also missing, at least for the time being, due to injury. An departure of Kingsley Coman is also taking on more concrete forms.

But don't worry, Mr. Eberl, we've already scouted the right replacement. It's not necessary to revive old rumors about Christopher Nkunku or reconquer Thomas Müller from Canada. The 50-60 million euros planned for Woltemade are still available. Here are five creative transfer alternatives so that Harry Kane and Michael Olise don't have to do everything alone in the next season.

Nico Paz (Como)

After several years in the youth team of Real Madrid, the Spaniard has been playing for Como in Serie A under Cesc Fabregas since last season. Despite his young age of 20, the versatile offensive player delivered 15 scorer points in the past season.

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The young player has been predicted a glorious future for years. This brings the only hurdle: Real has a buy-back option for their former jewel. If Bayern were to intervene, they would have to negotiate with the Royals as well. Mr. Eberl, this is where you can prove yourself and collect plus points. If you get the youngster, you won't have to worry anymore.

Claudio Echeverri (Man City)

Every football manager connoisseur will know him. Claudio Echeverri is just 19 years old and has been under contract with Manchester City since the beginning of this year. The small, dribbling-strong Argentinian can occupy both the offensive midfield and the wings and comes with a lot of talent and hunger for Europe. Of course, City only bought him for about 20 million euros.

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If Bayern were to put a decent amount on top, a deal wouldn't be impossible. The whole thing is a bit "high risk, high reward," but why not take a chance. How about a loan with a purchase option, for example? Do you dare, Mr. Eberl?

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal)

After Marcos Leonardo, like Neymar, made the jump to Europe via FC Santos, he was quickly gone again. Benfica had bought the Brazilian for about 22 million euros in January 2024, eight months later the offer from the Saudis for 40 million euros came in. The consequence: Leonardo moved to the desert. Despite this decision, his qualities are undisputed.

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The trained center-forward, who can also play on the 10, shone at the Club World Cup with five scorer points in five games and even scored twice against Man City. Even if Bayern probably won't pay as much as the Saudis, you'll definitely be well paid at the German record champion. Moreover, examples like Gabri Veiga have recently shown that Saudi clubs also let players go for very moderate sums if they wish to leave. The offensive players are within reach. You just have to take them, Mr. Eberl.

Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)

Joshua Zirkzee will be a term known to most Bayern fans, including Max Eberl. The Dutchman played in the FCB youth team and completed a total of 17 games for the Bayern pros before his departure. Meanwhile, the Dutchman is under contract with Man United.

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As if that weren't enough reason to go, the Red Devils have already signed three high-profile strikers this summer: Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Šeško. Zirkzee can play striker, false nine, and wing. He knows the club and the league and would probably be available for relatively little money this summer. Mr. Eberl, if this isn't an opportunity that you have to seize.

Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid)

Yes, Mr. Eberl, that's right: you should take a closer look at the son of Diego Simeone. The born Roman can play both wings and in the storm, is a crisp 22 years old, and still has a lot of development potential. Although the young offensive player is under Papa's care at Atlético, a step into the Bundesliga could be just the right thing.

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He's an absolute fighter who also has a lot of technical skill and sacrifices himself at all costs. Although Simeone probably won't be cheap, a loan with a purchase option could also be the solution to Bayern's problems. Wouldn't that be a sensible addition, Mr. Eberl?

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