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Bayern Munich have no plans to sign a striker anytime soon

By Kiran Thakare

26 October 2019, Bavaria, Munich: Football, Bundesliga, Bayern Munich - 1st FC Union Berlin, 9th matchday in the Allianz Arena: Robert Lewandowski (l) and Serge Gnabry of Munich cheer over a goal, which was subsequently disallowed by the referee. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the requirements of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga or the DFB Deutscher Fußball-Bund, it is prohibited to use or have used photographs taken in the stadium and/or the match in the form of sequence images and/or video-like photo sequences. (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
26 October 2019, Bavaria, Munich: Football, Bundesliga, Bayern Munich - 1st FC Union Berlin, 9th matchday in the Allianz Arena: Robert Lewandowski (l) and Serge Gnabry of Munich cheer over a goal, which was subsequently disallowed by the referee. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa - IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance with the requirements of the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga or the DFB Deutscher Fußball-Bund, it is prohibited to use or have used photographs taken in the stadium and/or the match in the form of sequence images and/or video-like photo sequences. (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images) /
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Karl-Heinz Rummenigge rules out signing a striker as Bayern Munich is very well stocked in this department.

Bayern Munich have been linked with numerous attacking players in the past 12 months. The German champions signed Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic to improve their attacking options last summer. Despite these two loan deals, Die Roten are expected to spend big on forwards in summer.

The German club is looking for wingers and attacking midfielders to bolster their squad. There has been hardly any mention of signing a striker. Sandro Wagner was the last pure number nine that arrived at Bayern in 2018, but he lasted at the club for only 12 months.

After Wagner’s departure, Robert Lewandowski had urged the German club to sign a backup striker at the end of last season to manage his workload and improve competition in the squad. However, it is looking likely that Lewandowski’s wish is not going to be fulfilled anytime soon.

In an interview with SportBild, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insisted that Rekordmeister will not be looking for a number nine in the next couple of transfer windows. Rummenigge admits that there are enough players already in the squad to play the role of striker.

"“We have alternatives in this position with Serge Gnabry and Thomas Müller.”“And with Robert the best center forward in the world. We are well-positioned in this position.”"

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Earlier this month, Serge Gnabry had started in the number nine role against Tottenham Hotspurs in the Champions League game at the Allianz Arena. The German forward didn’t find the back of the net, but his performance was encouraging. He also played in this position against Bochum in DFB Pokal, where he scored a crucial goal for the defending champions.

Gnabry also plays the number nine role for Germany. He has been a prolific goalscorer for Germany in this position. Considering Die Roten will be looking to sign someone like Leroy Sane in summer or winter, Gnabry will get more opportunities to play as a striker and provide a decent amount of rest for Lewandowski.

Thomas Muller meanwhile is not exactly in a position to play as a number nine role. He thrives on the pitch behind a striker, where he is busy linking midfield and attack. His ten assists in the Bundesliga this season further highlights the fact that Muller is now a playmaker rather than a goalscorer.

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Lewandowski is determined to play at the top level for at least four seasons. His fitness levels and performances on the pitch surely indicate that he will be able to play for a long time. The Polish striker has committed his long term future to Bayern, so the German club can wait for two more seasons before looking for a striker. Till then, Gnabry is more than good enough to deputize Lewandowski whenever needed.

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