Revealed: Bayern tried to sign this Bundesliga goal machine | OneFootball

Last summer, FC Bayern underwent an intense transfer phase. After a slow start, the record champions ultimately managed to secure four notable new signings with Luis Díaz, Nicolas Jackson, Jonathan Tah, and Tom Bischof. However, behind the scenes, the Munich team was apparently considering significantly more candidates – including Alassane Plea.

As PSV's CEO Marcel Brands revealed in the club documentary “Ever change a winning team”, the French forward had also caught the interest of FC Bayern before his move to the Eredivisie. The reason: Munich was specifically looking for a backup for Harry Kane, who had established himself as the sole entertainer in the central attack after his debut season.

Eberl praised Plea: “He found his level good”

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Brands provided insights in the documentary into the discussions at the time with Bayern's sports director Max Eberl, who knew Plea from their time together at Borussia Mönchengladbach. “He was very positive about him. He found his level good and considered bringing him to FC Bayern for depth,” said the PSV boss about Eberl.

In Munich, the Plea case was discussed to strengthen the offensive depth. Alongside Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao and Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, the former Gladbach player was also on the list of potential reinforcements.

In the end, however, the German record champions clearly decided on the transfer of Luis Díaz from FC Liverpool – who, according to Brands, was considered an “absolute priority.” The Colombian quickly developed into one of the most important offensive players under coach Vincent Kompany, which is why plans for another offensive player were put on hold.

PSV seized their chance – and snapped up Plea

While Bayern focused on Díaz, PSV Eindhoven took the opportunity to advance the deal with Gladbach. Plea, who had scored twelve goals and provided seven assists in 32 games in the previous Bundesliga season, was highly regarded by the Dutch as a versatile offensive player.

Shortly thereafter, PSV sealed the deal – and Plea moved to Eindhoven for just under five million euros.

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