Eberl planning Bayern transfer spree for summer 2026 | OneFootball

The last transfer phase has barely ended, and Max Eberl is already working hard on the next major squad overhaul. The Sporting Director of FC Bayern Munich wants to establish facts early – and according to consistent media reports, he has several notable players in his sights for the summer of 2026.

According to information from BILD, the record champion's gaze is primarily directed at three potential new additions: Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace), Said El Mala (1. FC Köln), and Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus Turin). Three players who fit perfectly into Bayern's sporting and strategic profile – two of them with expiring contracts.

Marc Guéhi: England's defensive chief as Kim's successor

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The first name on Eberl's list is no stranger: Marc Guéhi, 25, is considered one of the most sought-after central defenders in Europe. The Englishman is under contract with Crystal Palace until 2026 – and according to BILD, he has been a topic at Säbener Straße for some time.

Guéhi could become a topic if Minjae Kim leaves the club or if Dayot Upamecano does not agree to a contract extension. Coach Vincent Kompany is said to be a big fan of the English national player, whom he knows very well from his Premier League past.

In addition to Bayern, top clubs from Spain and England are also in the race, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. For the record champion, Guéhi would be the preferred solution – a dynamic, play-strong central defender with leadership qualities.

Said El Mala: Cologne's offensive jewel on Bayern's radar

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More speculative, but no less exciting: According to Sky, Said El Mala is also on Bayern's extended shortlist. The Cologne super talent is one of the Bundesliga's rising stars – with two goals and one assist in his first six games.

The U21 national player is under contract with 1. FC Köln until 2030, without an exit clause. His market value is currently three million euros, but the actual price is likely to be much higher. In the summer of 2025, Cologne rejected an offer from Brighton & Hove Albion of 20 million euros.

According to reports, the cathedral city could only weaken at a sum of 30 to 40 million euros. For Bayern, El Mala would be an investment in the future.

Dusan Vlahovic: New striker for Bayern's offense

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The trail to Dusan Vlahovic seems much more concrete. As Sport BILD reports, the Munich-based company is intensively dealing with the Serbian center forward from Juventus Turin.

Like Guéhi, the 25-year-old is under contract until 2026 and is said to earn around nine million euros net salary according to BILD. Vlahovic was a topic at Säbener Straße in the past – now the tide could turn again.

Bayern has reportedly already made contact with the player's side. The Serbian goal scorer, who regularly scores in double figures in Serie A, is said to be fundamentally open to a move to Munich. Kompany appreciates his profile: physically strong, finish-strong, but also versatile in play – qualities that qualify him as an ideal partner or backup for Harry Kane.

While Bayern had some problems in the transfer market last summer, this time they seem to be preparing much earlier and more intensively for the summer transfer period 2026.

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