Kane backup wanted: Will Bayern help themselves to Frankfurt in the summer? | OneFootball

FC Bayern are pressing ahead with their plans for the upcoming summer transfer window and are apparently keeping an eye on Can Uzun. The Eintracht Frankfurt attacker could play a central role in the considerations at Säbener Straße, especially with regard to the line-up behind Harry Kane

According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, the record champions are among the clubs closely monitoring the 20-year-old’s situation, with another Bundesliga top club joining Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig in the race for the attacking talent

Bayern looking for Kane backup – Uzun as a flexible solution?

The background is clear: Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson’s contract expires in the summer and it is extremely unlikely that the Senegalese will stay, leaving a gap in the Munich squad in the center of the attack that needs to be filled

Uzun could be an exciting option – even if he is not a classic centre-forward. The Turkish international impresses above all with his flexibility and can operate both in attacking midfield and up front. It is precisely this variable profile that could be of interest to coach Vincent Kompany, who relies on versatility in his attack

High price despite fluctuations in form

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In sporting terms, however, Uzun’s season has not been consistent of late. After a strong start, the youngster lost form and was also criticised for defensive shortcomings. Nevertheless, his market value remains high, estimated at 45 million euros by Transfermarkt

Eintracht Frankfurt are still said to be demanding around 80 million euros, although reports suggest that an offer in the region of 60 million euros could already bring movement in the personnel matter. For FC Bayern, this raises the question of whether they are prepared to invest such a sum for a promising player

In addition to the Bundesliga clubs, several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa, are also said to be showing concrete interest. The competitive pressure in the transfer poker is therefore considerable

Uzun is a highly interesting player who fits perfectly into the requirements profile of a modern attacking player. Whether FC Bayern will actually get serious, however, depends above all on the price development and the concrete squad planning in the summer. One thing is clear, however: Munich are keeping all options open – including in the race for one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting talents.