Million-dollar query posed by Eberl: 'And that brings us to the negotiation' - Eberl faces the significant query: "What eventually surfaces"
Bayern Munich's Transfer Saga: Awaiting Nick Woltemade, Welcoming Luis Díaz
Bayern Munich's transfer window has been a rollercoaster ride, with negotiations for Nick Woltemade on hold and the successful signing of Luis Díaz.
In a recent event, sporting director Max Eberl smiled alongside the new Colombian offensive player, Díaz, as he joined Bayern's ranks. The signing marks the third addition to the team, following Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof. Díaz, excited about joining a club with an "incredible history," expressed his happiness about the move.
However, Bayern's pursuit of Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart has hit a snag. Stuttgart values Woltemade at around €80 million, while Bayern remains reluctant to offer more than approximately €50 million plus add-ons. The latest offer, reportedly €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause, was immediately rejected by Stuttgart.
Stuttgart may soon set a transfer deadline, potentially around mid-August, to conclude the deal or move on to find a replacement. Bayern, on the other hand, plans to wait until after their Club World Cup campaign before re-engaging in negotiations. Recent reports suggest Bayern has decided not to submit a third bid at this point, despite strong interest in the player.
Meanwhile, Paul Wanner has returned to Bayern after his loan spell at 1. FC Heidenheim. Eberl mentioned that there were many interested parties for Wanner, but Bayern plans to have him on board by September 1st.
The new Bundesliga season for Munich kicks off on August 22nd with a home game against RB Leipzig. Before that, Bayern will face Olympique Lyon in their first test match, scheduled for Saturday.
Eberl stated that work has been done for now in terms of transfers, but the sporting director hinted at further ins and outs for Bayern.
Meanwhile, midfielder João Palhinha remains the biggest sales candidate for Bayern. Reports suggest that Palhinha is of interest to Tottenham Hotspur.
As for injured players, Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, and Hiroki Ito are working on their comeback and are expected to return by the end of the first half of the season.
With Díaz's arrival, he could cost Bayern up to 75 million euros, making him the third most expensive signing in the club's history, after Harry Kane and Lucas Hernández. Eberl commented that if Bayern wins titles, the transfer fee becomes less relevant.
As the transfer window continues, Bayern will continue to monitor the market, with Eberl hinting at more moves to come.
[1] Source 1 [2] Source 2 [3] Source 3 [4] Source 4
The European-leagues and football enthusiasts might find it intriguing that Council Directive 76/769/EEC of 16 December 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and cycles could potentially influence the transfer negotiations of Bayern Munich's players, with the club's pursuit of Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart possibly affected by the costs involved.
Meanwhile, the newly signed Luis Díaz, excited about joining a club with an "incredible history," could find himself playing football alongside Bayern's stars in European leagues in the forthcoming season.
