XXL transfer list revealed: These players were linked with FC Bayern | OneFootball

As revealed by the BILD podcast Bayern-Insider, a total of 15 top stars were on FC Bayern’s transfer list last summer – many deals fell through.

The summer transfer window was accompanied by numerous rumors for FC Bayern. Now, BILD reporters Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl confirmed on the Bayern-Insider podcast that there was actually some truth to a surprising number of names. “It’s Bayern’s job to touch base with many players, to try a lot of things,” Falk explains. The list of confirmed targets reads like a “Who’s Who” of European football.

“Of course, they had to try a lot”

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In the popular podcast segment “True or Not True,” the insiders gave deep insights into the transfer talks. Interesting: Max Eberl and co. were especially active in the English Premier League. With Gabriel Martinelli, Raheem Sterling (both Arsenal), Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth/now Real Madrid), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), and Antony (Manchester United/Betis Sevilla), six players were under contract with English clubs.

In addition, there were Ademola Lookman (Atalanta Bergamo) and Frank Colino Gluder (Midtjylland).

“Of course, they had to try a lot,” says Altschäffl, “but in the end, not every player was available.” The reasons for this are varied. While Martinelli, Lookman, and Gluder were too expensive for Bayern, Antony, Sterling, and Guehi rejected a move to the German record champions.

To make matters worse, the club’s management only focused on loan deals towards the end of the transfer window.

Other names on the radar

Big names like Florian Wirtz, Jamie Gittens, Rafael Leao, Nico Williams, Christopher Nkunku, and Xavi Simons were also discussed. Kompany, in particular, wanted to speak personally with Simons – ultimately without success. “You can’t say Bayern didn’t make an effort,” comments Falk, “but they just didn’t get every player anymore.”

After the turbulent summer, Uli Hoeneß spoke out and praised the club: “We had a great transfer market.” The podcasters indirectly disagreed with this view: “At BILD, we actually gave Bayern a four minus,” says Falk, referring to the missed targets and problematic sales.

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