Just rumours? Bayern held real transfer talks with these stars | OneFootball

Before signing Luis Díaz, FC Bayern was apparently on the verge of a deal with Malick Fofana – but then decided on the Colombian.

As transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports, there was already a verbal agreement between the Munich team and Lyon professional Malick Fofana about a contract. However, the Belgian offensive talent was always clearly communicated that a transfer would only come about if Díaz did not come to Munich. When the door for a transfer of the Colombian finally opened in August, Bayern made a quick decision – and Fofana was left out.

The youngster, who had attracted attention with strong performances in Ligue A, was thus only Bayern's plan B. With the signing of Díaz, who came from FC Liverpool for around 70 million euros, the topic was quickly off the table.

According to reports, the Munich team is also deterred by OL's high transfer demands. The French are said to have demanded more than 40 million euros for the 20-year-old – significantly above his market value, which is estimated at 30 million euros.

Bayern in talks with Arsenal star Martinelli

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But Fofana was not the only candidate on the list. Gabriel Martinelli from FC Arsenal was also in the focus of the Bayern bosses. There are even said to have been talks with the Brazilian national player's agents. These were positive, but Martinelli felt comfortable in London – and the Gunners made it unmistakably clear that they would not let their wing star go for 30 to 35 million euros. Accordingly, there were never any serious negotiations.

In the end, it remained with Díaz as the king transfer. Nevertheless, the episode shows how broadly Bayern had positioned themselves in the summer to fill the vacant wing position – with a clear priority on the Colombian.

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