Calls from England: Top clubs chase Bayern starlet Lennart Karl | OneFootball

Lennart Karl is the rising star at FC Bayern – and with his strong performances, he has become a topic of discussion far beyond Germany's borders. Now, new rumors are causing a stir: Allegedly, Bundesliga rival RB Leipzig is also interested in the 17-year-old offensive player.

According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Leipzig has joined the circle of interested parties. Besides the Saxons, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal are also mentioned as potential candidates. It is said to be particularly concrete with the Gunners: According to Konur, the Premier League leader is considering a transfer.

Previously, the portal Caught Offside had already linked the young Bayern star with Arsenal – but as a "long-term target." A short-term move is therefore "not very realistic," as Karl is considered a fixed part of Bayern's future.

Bayern plans long-term with Karl

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The fact is: Karl is under contract with FC Bayern until 2028. According to information from BILD, the youngster's contract even automatically extends by another year once he becomes of age in February – without an exit clause.

Additionally, the rising star is likely to receive a significant salary increase with his 18th birthday. The club plans to bind him long-term anyway.

Karl has been part of the youth teams of the record champions since 2022 and has quickly developed into a permanent member of the professionals. In 13 competitive matches, he scored two goals and provided one assist, recently shining with strong performances in the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

With his performances, Karl has brought himself to the forefront not only in Munich but also with the DFB. Voices seeing him as a candidate for the 2026 World Cup are growing louder.

Therefore, a departure is out of the question. Bayern wants to consistently develop their jewel to gradually lead him to a central role in the future.

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