Not Jackson! This striker was Bayern’s first Woltemade alternative | OneFootball

Bayern Munich’s attack has been strengthened for now. But before the Jackson deal came together, a completely different name played a role internally.

Randal Kolo Muani was once again a topic at Säbener Straße. According to Sky, the record champions had already considered signing the Frenchman before focusing more intensively on Nicolas Jackson. Kolo Muani was also discussed in 2023, back then as a possible successor to Lewandowski. However, the overall package was too expensive for Bayern – instead, they opted for Harry Kane.

This summer, a transfer also failed due to the conditions. According to Sky, Paris Saint-Germain insisted on an obligation to buy – a scenario Bayern wanted to avoid. Although the Munich club inquired about the 26-year-old, they ultimately decided against making a concrete offer. As reported by L’Équipe, Tottenham Hotspur has now secured a loan deal without a purchase option. Kolo Muani has already completed his medical and is on the verge of the move.

Since his €95 million transfer from Frankfurt, the striker has not been able to impress sustainably in Paris. In 54 matches, he was involved in 18 goals, and his market value dropped from €80 million to €30 million. He spent the second half of the season at Juventus Turin, where he scored ten goals in 22 appearances.

Preferred Transfer Target Moved to England

Another striker who was also on Bayern’s list has chosen England: Nick Woltemade. The former Stuttgart player is considered one of the most interesting German forwards of his generation – and was internally planned as a flexible addition to Harry Kane. But although Bayern had reached an agreement with the player, the deal ultimately fell through due to financial terms. According to Max Eberl, it was “a strategic transfer or an act of desperation” by Newcastle, who are operating with extraordinary sums.

Christoph Freund and Vincent Kompany also commented critically on the development: “The Premier League has many arguments on its side,” said Freund. Kompany dryly remarked: “Money” – referring to the enormous differences in TV revenues and budgets.

In response to the failed Woltemade deal, Bayern Munich decided on Nicolas Jackson. The striker joins on loan from Chelsea FC. According to consistent media reports, it is formally a loan with a purchase option – which only becomes an obligation if he makes a very high number of appearances.

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