FC Bayern’s Transfer Targets: Updates on Olise, Palhinha, and More

Who will FC Bayern sign besides Hiroki Ito and the Australian talent Nestory Irankunda? Most of the candidates are known, but the status of negotiations varies.

In the sights of FC Bayern: Michael Olise (left) and Xavi. imago images (2)

The efforts to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace have progressed the furthest. The 22-year-old winger is due to undergo a medical in the coming days and then sign a five-year contract. The sporting officials at the German record champions consider the London-born Frenchman to be one of the best wingers in his age group.

In addition to both wing positions, he could also play centrally in attack behind Harry Kane, even if this position is in principle intended for Jamal Musiala. Olise is considered a creative dribbler who can set up and score goals. The decision-makers were impressed by how Olise fought his way up from Reading FC to Palace in the Premier League after training at Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC and Manchester City in the youth teams. It will still be clarified in discussions whether the France nominee will actually take part in the Olympic Games in Paris.

Negotiations at Palhinha stall

Negotiations are currently stalling somewhat for the number six Joao Palhinha. The Munich team are not prepared to pay any price that is being asked, and in their opinion 45 million euros is the most they can afford. The Portuguese is currently playing in the European Championship. His employer, Fulham FC, may be hoping that the 29-year-old will increase his market value there.

There is also a guaranteed interest in central defender Jonathan Tah and the Dutchman Xavi, who is currently back under contract with PSG after his loan to RB Leipzig and wants to make a decision about his future after the European Championships. However, these transfers mean that the Munich team also want or need to create space in the squad in order to raise money and avoid too much dissatisfaction in the squad. In the case of Tah, who turns 29 in February, the argument that the price is fair to the market also applies, as does Palhinha. Even without Xavi, who is considered to be very interesting, there are too many players in the offensive, especially after Olise’s signature.

2024-06-26 14:51:12
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