Bayern Munich transfer news: Latest on Gabriel Bontempo and Givairo Read | OneFootball

Bayern Munich were heavily linked with a move for Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read, but ultimately decided against pursuing a deal this summer.

Instead, Bayern signed Nathaniel Brown, who impressed during Germany’s run at the 2026 World Cup.

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Feyenoord have reportedly rejected several bids from Nottingham Forest for Read, while AS Roma are also said to be interested in the youngster.

Here, we take a look at the latest update on Givairo Read and Gabriel Bontempo.

Why Bayern Munich did not sign Givairo Read

We have extensively covered Bayern Munich’s interest in Givairo Read, with the Feyenoord full-back emerging as one of the club’s primary targets this summer.

Christian Falk has told CFBayern Insider that the main reason Bayern decided against signing Read was his injury record.

The price quoted by Feyenoord was also considered too high, particularly given the defender was recovering from an injury.

Instead, the club opted to sign Brown, who is primarily a left-back but is also capable of playing on the opposite flank when required.

Falk said: “It is TRUE: Injuries played a part in Bayern Munich’s decision not to move for Givairo Read in the January transfer window. We’ve extensively reported on FC Bayern’s interest in Read – that’s absolutely concrete. But the Feyenoord star’s injury concerns left the Bavarians with more questions than answers last season. More to the point, Bayern always know that when they come to the table, the price will always be higher than it might be for another club like, for instance, Hoffenheim. Bayern Munich did not want to pay so much money for Read, especially while he was recovering from injury, and opted to stick with the options they had – like the extremely reliable Konrad Laimer, who had a fantastic season at right-back.

“Instead, the club has put its money where its mouth is for Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown. I met the fullback when he was being introduced to the press in his opening Bayern presser. Max Eberl made it clear that Brown can play on either flank in the defence, and also as a six. So, the idea was to spend more money on a big talent in Nathaniel Brown. Certainly, Bayern feel vindicated in that decision after a strong showing for Germany in the World Cup. This is why no money was left for Givairo Read, and ultimately why he’s still on the market. Perhaps it will mean that he ends up in the Premier League this summer.”

Are Bayern interested in Gabriel Bontempo

Bayern have been linked with a number of midfielders this summer, including Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White.

It has also been reported elsewhere that Santos midfielder Gabriel Bontempo is a target for Bayern, but there is no concrete information to support those claims.

Max Eberl has made it clear that Bayern will not make any further signings unless they first offload a few players.

The German champions already have plenty of options in midfield, and at the moment there is no room for Bontempo in Vincent Kompany’s squad.

Falk added: “It is TRUE: Bayern Munich won’t go for Gabriel Bontempo this summer. If there was an offer, as has been claimed elsewhere, this wasn’t confirmed to me. At the moment, I don’t think there is an offer because the midfield is packed with players playing his position. Max Eberl made it very clear that further incomings won’t be happening at the present time. They have Brown and Saibari, and that’s it for now. If they sell any players, perhaps they’ll do something else. But when you listen to Eberl’s words, you get the impression they’d be looking more at a centre-back than anything else.

“They want to sell Hiroki Ito. Alphonso Davies will stay in the squad, despite rumours that Bayern want to sell the Canadian. Ito, they’d sell him, but they don’t necessarily need a player in this position, because Brown can cover here also. Max Eberl made it very clear that Bayern want to sell, and they have to sell Bryan Zaragoza, Sacha Boey and João Palhinha. They put a lot of pressure on the players, and it was made clear that they don’t have a future at the club.

“Don’t forget Bayern are also signing a talented player from Gambino Stars (with whom they have a partnership), Bara Ndiaye. He will have a place in the squad like Aséko had.”