Bayern Munich reportedly refuses to pay exorbitant fees to Woltemade-Poker, as stated by Eberl.
In the world of German football, a high-stakes transfer saga is unfolding as Bayern Munich actively pursues the signing of striker Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart. The 23-year-old international striker, who made his national team debut, has been a target for Bayern, with their interest in him becoming public.
Bayern has already made two bids for Woltemade. The latest offer, made on Tuesday evening, was €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons and included a 10% sell-on clause. However, Stuttgart has rejected this offer outright and has indicated they would only consider selling Woltemade for a price around €65 million.
Despite the rejection, Bayern is reportedly preparing a new offer close to that figure (€60 million), but Stuttgart remains firm on not wanting to negotiate for less than €65 million. Personal terms with Woltemade have already been agreed, showing Bayern's strong intent, but Stuttgart's stance suggests this negotiation is still a poker game and not yet concluded.
Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, has stated that they will not pay "moon prices" for Woltemade. Eberl has a plan in mind for the transfer and is trying to implement it with the available possibilities. However, the ongoing negotiations have sparked heated debates in the public sphere, with some questioning Bayern's approach to the transfer.
The potential transfer has also led to a public spat between Bayern's honorary president Uli Hoeneß and former national team record player Lothar Matthäus. While Hoeneß has been vocal about Bayern's need to sign Woltemade, Matthäus has expressed concerns about the transfer fee.
Eberl has complained about "a lot of polemics" in the media regarding the transfer. The club is aware that a refusal to sell could lead to a difficult season for the German international, reflecting the player's interest in moving.
The striker had a strong season in Stuttgart, finishing as the top scorer at the U21 European Championship. Despite losing the final to England, Woltemade's performance has caught the eye of many top clubs across Europe.
The club world cup quarter-final, a significant event in the football calendar, was also a highlight in recent days. However, the transfer saga surrounding Woltemade has undoubtedly stolen the spotlight. As the negotiations continue, fans and pundits alike eagerly await the outcome of this high-stakes transfer battle.
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In the midst of the ongoing transfer saga, Bayern Munich's intent to sign striker Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart has garnered attention not only in German football but across European-leagues. Despite their current agreement on personal terms, Bayern's latest offer for the 23-year-old football star, valued at €55 million, has been refused, stoking conversations about the premier-league club's approach to the negotiations.
