Is Bayern set for a defensive reshuffle?
Recent rumours have linked Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen to €30 million-rated AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw. The validity of these reports has been strengthened further by Bild journalists Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl, who confirm that the Munich-based side has reached out and made contact with the player. While Bayern Munich has Thiaw on its shortlist and is exploring the possibility of a move for the defender, it has yet to make a concrete offer.
Malick Thiaw is on Bayern’s list. There’s initial contact and considerations about the defender, but no concrete offer as of now. The player feels comfortable in Milan, but if Bayern make a serious push, he’d be open to a return to Germany. Leverkusen are also interested. Price… pic.twitter.com/wbvhdmm19q
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Malick Thiaw is on Bayern’s list. There’s initial contact and considerations about the defender, but no concrete offer as of now. The player feels comfortable in Milan, but if Bayern make a serious push, he’d be open to a return to Germany. Leverkusen are also interested. Price tag: €25-30m
With Eric Dier’s departure to Monaco already confirmed, and Bayern Munich being open to selling Kim Min-jae, a move for Thiaw could make sense to bolster numbers in the backline. Without another defender joining following Dier out the door, Bayern has four first-team center-backs on its books in Kim, Dayot Upamecano, Josip Stanišić, and Hiroki Ito. Barring any serious injuries, this should be enough for the upcoming season.
If Bayern is to make a move for Thiaw, it would seem wise for the club to wait until it makes another sale to avoid being left with a bloated squad. However, Leverkusen needs an additional center-back option as it is set to lose Jonathan Tah on a free. Waiting around might not be a luxury Bayern has if it’s serious about securing Thiaw’s services.
