New midfielder on the cards? Bayern enquired about England star | OneFootball

At FC Bayern, transfer planning continues at full speed. Behind the scenes, those responsible are exploring the market – even beyond the current transfer window.

One name that briefly appeared on the list was Kobbie Mainoo. According to The Athletic, the Munich club considered a potential engagement of the 20-year-old midfielder from Manchester United. However, no concrete offer was made. The English national player is reportedly open to a move within Europe, while United is willing to consider a sale if the right offer comes along.

Despite the short-term interest, Mainoo is not currently a concrete topic at the Isar. The background is the decision of the supervisory board, which was recently communicated internally: No permanent signings will be made in the current transfer period – loans, however, are still possible. Since a transfer of the English talent would likely only have been possible through a purchase, the club immediately shelved the topic. Instead, the sports management is currently focusing on offensive reinforcements.

In the past Premier League season, Mainoo made 25 appearances for the Red Devils but did not score any goals or assists. Under coach Ruben Amorim, his role is still unclear – he did not play in the first two matchdays of the new season.

Will Bayern make a move for Mainoo in 2026?

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Next summer, the situation at FC Bayern could fundamentally change. With the expiring contracts of Goretzka, Upamecano, Gnabry, and Neuer, a possible major upheaval awaits FC Bayern in 2026. Whether all four professionals will remain in Munich beyond that is questionable. What is clear is that strategic decisions are already being made.

The decision to exercise restraint in further signings currently follows an overarching strategy. The supervisory board had already demanded in the spring to fundamentally slim down the salary structure. According to SPORT1, this goal has already been exceeded – with the departures of high-paying contracts like those of Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, and Kingsley Coman, the savings amount to over 50 percent.

At the same time, Bayern is focusing on new signings with more moderate salaries. Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof fit into this financial framework and illustrate the club's new course. For Kobbie Mainoo, this means that a signing is not on the agenda this summer – his opportunity could arise as early as the summer of 2026. Especially if Leon Goretzka does not receive a new contract and João Palhinha moves permanently to Tottenham after his loan, this could open up a roster opportunity for the English talent.

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