Bayern’s Roster Is Taking Shape: These Areas Still Need Work | OneFootball

With the signings of Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, FC Bayern has addressed two key areas of need early on. According to information from the tz, club officials believe the roster for the 2026–27 season is already on the right track—as a result, no major overhauls are currently planned.

Last season was a success for the record German champions despite winning the league title, even though the big dream of the treble remained unfulfilled. Now, the Munich club is working to further develop the roster in a targeted manner without initiating a complete overhaul.

With Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, FC Bayern was able to sign two top targets before and during the World Cup, respectively. Both are expected to further boost competition within the squad and add additional quality to the team.

The core of the team is in place—sales remain an issue

As reported by the tz, club officials now see a stable foundation in the current roster. No further major transfers are currently planned. Instead, the record champions intend to make only selective additions—especially if players leave the club first.

According to the report, it appears that a departure of Min-jae Kim or Hiroki Ito in the near future is currently rather unlikely. In Kim’s case in particular, this aligns with recent information from Sky, which states that the South Korean is being counted on as an important backup following an internal reassessment. Only in the event of an exceptionally high offer would Bayern reconsider its stance.

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On the outgoing side, Bryan Zaragoza, Sacha Boey, and João Palhinha are still considered potential sales candidates. Talks with interested clubs are reportedly already underway, particularly regarding Palhinha.

New signings depend on how the transfer market develops

Should changes to the defense still occur as the transfer window progresses, Bayern would once again become active in the center-back market, according to tz. Gleison Bremer of Juventus Turin and Yann Bisseck of Inter Milan continue to be mentioned as candidates.

There is also still potential for movement in central midfield. According to the report, the record champions are continuing to work on a permanent signing of Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. Should this transfer unexpectedly fall through, the Munich club could look for alternative solutions.

Whether the club will make further additions to the offense also depends on how the transfer market develops. Bayern is closely monitoring the situation, but given the signings made so far, they do not see any immediate need for action.

One thing is certain: The squad is to be kept deliberately lean for the new season as well. This strategy also gives promising young players the chance to establish themselves in the first team under Vincent Kompany.