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As the Bundesliga transfer season gains momentum, several German clubs are making moves to reshape their squads. The defending champions, FC Bayern Munich, are at the forefront of these changes, but not without controversy.
The departures of Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, and Kingsley Coman have sparked discussions about Bayern's transfer strategy in Munich. Sporting director Max Eberl aims to bolster the team with the addition of Christopher Nkunku, but his plans have met resistance from Uli Hoeneß.
Bayern's financial might allows them to make high-profile transfers like the 70 million euro signing of Luis Díaz. However, the club's pursuit of Nkunku is currently in jeopardy due to Chelsea's high transfer demands and preference for a permanent deal. A move to AC Milan seems more likely, making Bayern's signing doubtful.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen, who won the German championship last season, are facing a significant rebuild. Key players like Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong have left the club, with Wirtz joining Liverpool instead of Munich. Granit Xhaka and Lukas Hradecky have also departed, with Hradecky joining AS Monaco.
The loss of their successful coach Xabi Alonso and these key players has left Bayer Leverkusen with a challenging rebuild ahead.
Other clubs in the Bundesliga are also feeling the effects of the transfer season. RB Leipzig, who are facing a rebuild after their worst season since joining the Bundesliga, have only made one notable signing so far. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, has only signed Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Jude Bellingham.
Heidenheim's Frank Schmidt believes that the point gap between FC Bayern and the other teams in the Bundesliga is too large to be closed. Despite this, the new Werder Bremen coach, Horst Steffen, tips FC Bayern Munich as his choice for champions.
Former national player Holger Badstuber criticizes the Bundesliga for losing top talent to the Premier League. Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich's coach, prioritizes improving the team's performance over focusing on the performance of other Bundesliga teams.
One interesting development this season is the presence of several players who previously played in the Bundesliga in Liverpool's starting lineup for their Premier League season opener. These include Frimpong, Wirtz, Ekitike, Endo, and Szoboszlai.
As the transfer season continues, it will be interesting to see how these changes shape the Bundesliga landscape. FC Bayern Munich remains the consensus pick among Bundesliga coaches as the German champions for the upcoming season, but the competition is sure to be fierce.
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