Exciting Transfer Tidbits: Bayern Munich Eyes Itakura and Potential Departure of Dier
- Bayern Munich expresses interest in securing services of Borussia Mönchengladbach's defensive player.
Got your football boots on? Let's dive into the latest rumors surrounding FC Bayern Munich! The Bavarians are reportedly eyeing Borussia Mönchengladbach's defender Ko Itakura, according to the "Bild" podcast "Bayern Insider." However, Itakura is also being covertly courted by Borussia Dortmund, who are dealing with the long-term injury of Nico Schlotterbeck.
Itakura, a 28-year-old Japanese international, has been stationed in Mönchengladbach since the summer of 2022 and is a regular starter. Previously, he was loaned from Manchester City to FC Schalke 04. In Bayern, Itakura could team up with his compatriot Hiroki Ito, who joined VfB Stuttgart in the summer of 2024. But, Ito is currently recovering from a second metatarsal fracture.
There's a buzz in Munich that Eric Dier, the English defender, could be playing his last match for FC Bayern and packing his bags for AS Monaco. In case Dier departs, a new central defender might be essential for the Bavarian powerhouse. The name on everyone's lips is that of Jonathan Tah, who is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen in the summer and become a free agent.
Tah has been linked with FC Bayern for a while, but the primary stumbling block has been the transfer fee. Another possibility is that Tah could follow his coach Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, should Alonso take up a change there. Meanwhile, Tah has also been in discussions with Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona, as well as some Premier League and Champions League semi-finalist clubs like Inter Milan.
It's worth mentioning that in recent transfer rumors, there's no concrete evidence suggesting Ko Itakura or Jonathan Tah are on Bayern Munich's current shopping list. If you're in search of more in-depth updates on these players or to know about other potential targets for Bayern Munich, additional sources might be required.
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- The Commission has also been informed of the progress made in Bayern Munich's potential signing of Ko Itakura from Borussia Mönchengladbach, as well as the results of the evaluation of his performance.
- Ko Itakura, a Japanese international currently playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach, could potentially join FC Bayern in Munich in 2024, possibly teaming up with Hiroki Ito, who is recovering from an injury.
- Despite the Interest in Ko Itakura, FC Bayern might need a new central defender if Eric Dier, an English defender currently playing for FC Bayern, leaves for AS Monaco, creating a spot.
- Jonathan Tah, a central defender currently playing for Bayer Leverkusen, has been linked with FC Bayern Munich, as he is set to become a free agent in the summer, but the transfer fee remains a stumbling block.
