Hoeneß statement raises eyebrows: clear transfer orders for Eberl | OneFootball

In the midst of the hot phase of the transfer period, a public statement by Uli Hoeneß is causing new discussions. The sporting leadership is irritated by a central personnel directive.

After the sale of Kingsley Coman, Max Eberl had firmly expected to be able to sign a new offensive player. But according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, only the search for loan players is now permitted - a decision by the Supervisory Board that apparently caused surprise for Eberl and Sporting Director Christoph Freund.

Honorary President Uli Hoeneß made the direction clear to the SZ: "I would urgently recommend supplementing the squad with a loan player who is under contract until June 30, 2026." Names like Florian Wirtz or Nick Woltemade were mentioned, but the transfers failed - the money saved is apparently not to flow into another alternative.

Transfer poker around Nkunku as a dispute?

The focus of Bayern is primarily on Christopher Nkunku. According to information from Sky, the 27-year-old is "100 percent" in agreement with the record champions and has already expressed his desire to move internally at Chelsea.

The Munich team is relying on a loan model with a purchase option. Chelsea, on the other hand, is demanding around 40 million euros plus bonus payments - a package that does not fit the current guidelines. An initial offer has already been rejected, but the talks are continuing. Eberl continues to campaign intensively for a transfer, but is bound by tight financial limits.

Chelsea would have to make financial concessions in a loan deal, but could at the same time remove a surplus player from the payroll.

Two camps - two ways of thinking

The personnel debate shows: At FC Bayern, two directions are opposed, as the Süddeutsche Zeitung continues to report. On the one hand, Eberl and Freund, who see additional need for action after the failed Woltemade transfer. Müller, Sané, Coman, Tel and Musiala are missing or have left the club - so far they have only been replaced by Luis Díaz and several talents. From the point of view of the sporting management, this is not enough for a season with Bundesliga, Cup and Champions League.

On the other hand, there is the strategic camp around Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. There, it is fundamentally questioned whether one should spend around 60 million euros for a player who was not the first choice. The conclusion: better no quick shot - and instead rely on the youth and find a suitable interim solution.

This interim solution is now being sought. A loan player is to fill the gap that has arisen - whether he stays beyond that will be decided next year. According to the SZ, the club management is already planning a comprehensive squad overhaul for the summer of 2026. Then it will also be decided how to deal with players like Gnabry, Goretzka or Guerreiro, whose contracts are expiring - and which new additions will be brought into the team. The upcoming loan player will also be under review again.

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