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

The squad planning for the upcoming season at FC Bayern is currently running as smoothly as a VW bus with Adblue in the diesel tank. After the snub from Wirtz and the stagnation in the Woltemade case, Bayern, apart from Luis Diaz, have so far been without any notable transfer successes. But the German record champions will undoubtedly still need them. After Jamal Musiala dropped out of the already thinly staffed offense at the Club World Cup, Paul Wanner is now also injured for the time being. A departure of Kingsley Coman is also taking on more concrete forms.

But don't worry, Mr. Eberl, we have already scouted the suitable replacement. There is no need to revive old rumors about Christopher Nkunku or to reclaim Thomas Müller from Canada. The 50-60 million that were planned for Woltemade are there. Here come five creative transfer alternatives so that Harry Kane and Michael Olise don't have to do everything on their own next season.

Nico Paz (Como)

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

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The boy has been predicted a glorious future for years. The only hurdle is that Real has a buy-back option for their former gem. If Bayern were to get involved, negotiations would also have to be held with the Royals. Mr. Eberl, here you can prove yourself and score points. If you get the boy, you don'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, dribble-strong Argentine can cover both the offensive midfield and the wings and comes to Europe with a lot of talent and hunger. Sure, City only got him for about 20 million.

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If Bayern puts a decent chunk on top of that, a deal would not be out of the question. The whole thing is a bit "high risk, high reward" but why not take a risk. How about a loan with a purchase option, for example? Do you dare, Mr. Eberl?!

Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal)

After Marcos Leonardo, like Neymar once did via FC Santos, made the leap to Europe, he was quickly gone again. Benfica had brought 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 result: 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 ten, shone at the Club World Cup with five scorers in five games and even scored twice against Man City. Even though Bayern probably won't pay quite as much as the Saudis, you will certainly be well paid at the German record champions. In addition, it was recently made clear by examples such as Gabri Veiga that the Saudi clubs also let players go at very moderate sums if they wish. The offensive players are therefore within reach. You just have to grab them, Mr. Eberl.

Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)

Well, Joshua Zirkzee will be a familiar name to most Bayern fans, including Max Eberl. The Dutchman kicked in the FCB youth and completed a total of 17 games for the Bayern pros before his departure. The Dutchman is now under contract with Man United.

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As if that wasn't reason enough to go, the Red Devils have already brought in Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško this summer, three high-profile attacking competitors. Zirkzee can play as a striker, false nine and winger. He knows the club and the league and would probably be available for relatively little money this summer. Mr. Eberl, if that's not an opportunity that needs to be seized.

Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid)

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

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He is an absolute fighter who also has a lot of technical skills and sacrifices himself at any cost. Although Simeone is not likely to 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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