Bayern Munich responds to Woltemade's demand: "Time's up"
Bayern Munich's sporting director, Christoph Freund, has confirmed that the potential transfer of Kingsley Coman to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr is causing a ripple effect in the club's transfer strategy. The illness of Coman, which kept him out of the squad in Zurich, has added to the uncertainty surrounding his departure.
The reported transfer fee for Coman is around €30 million, but a higher sum could potentially bring new momentum to the negotiations for the player. However, the transfer is not yet complete, and the possible transfer fee could impact the negotiations for Woltemade.
The potential transfer of Coman is a topic of ongoing speculation and reporting, with Stuttgart's CEO, Alexander Wehrle, publicly stating that Woltemade will remain at the club this season. Bayern seemed ready to negotiate prior to the deadline, but balked at Stuttgart's €75 million asking price after earlier signals they might accept about €60 million.
The prospect of Coman moving to Al-Nassr is pressuring Bayern to fill offensive positions, but the uncertainty of Coman's exit has led to a conflict of interest inside Bayern around committing to other transfers, including Woltemade. Bayern have not officially closed the door on Woltemade, but Stuttgart’s firm stance and Bayern’s internal wavering mean the deal is currently stalled.
Wehrle has also suggested that if Bayern truly want to sign Woltemade, they should be able to find a solution within the given time frame, with everything supposed to be sorted out by the kick-off of the Supercup. Christoph Freund, however, stated that there is no room to maneuver due to Kingsley Coman still being a Bayern Munich player.
The illness of Coman could potentially delay his transfer, which could have an impact on the Woltemade negotiations. If Coman's transfer does go through, it could potentially free up financial room for Bayern Munich, allowing them to pursue other transfer targets more aggressively.
In summary, the ongoing saga around Kingsley Coman's possible transfer to Al-Nassr has indirectly impacted Bayern’s negotiations for Nick Woltemade by creating uncertainty in Bayern’s roster planning, causing them to hesitate or reduce their offer for Woltemade while Stuttgart holds firm on their valuation. The situation is fluid, and developments are expected in the coming days.
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