The next summer transfer window could see Bayern Munich once again looking to add a center-back to the squad. The Bavarian club has signed a central defender in each of their last three summer transfer windows. Die Roten currently has a good crop of defenders, but the possible departure of one center-back will force them to look in the market.
As things stand, Niklas Sule is set to leave Bavaria on a free transfer in the summer. The German defender remains in talks with Rekordmeister over a new contract, but the consensus in the German media suggests that Sule will be on his way out from the club at the end of the season.
In the wake of the possible departure of Sule, Die Roten will have to look for possible replacements. According to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano, Bayern is interested in Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen. The German club will be facing competition from FC Barcelona for the signing of the Danish defender.
Christensen is currently in talks with Chelsea over a new deal, but time is running out for the European champions. The Danish defender has only five months left on his current deal, which allows him to hold talks with interested clubs during the winter transfer window. It remains to be seen whether Rekordmeister has already held talks with Christensen regarding a summer transfer.
More about Andreas Christensen. Also Premier League clubs approached him as potential free agent signing - but Christensen wants to respect Chelsea, he’s not gonna consider any English club proposal. 🔵🚫 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 17, 2022
Barcelona and FC Bayern, leading the race. Decision to be made soon. https://t.co/MmWGvQiCvY
The 25-year-old center-back has been a decent defender for Chelsea in the past few seasons. He does have the experience of playing in the Bundesliga after enjoying a fruitful loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach few years ago. The Danish defender has consistently improved as a defender in the past few seasons and firmly established himself as a first-team regular at Chelsea.
Christensen’s best years are ahead of him, so signing him to replace Sule will be a good deal for Rekordmeister. Moreover, getting a young defender on a free transfer will allow Rekordmeister to divert their transfer budget to other positions in the squad.
Another option for the Bavarian club to address Sule’s departure without spending big money will be moving Benjamin Pavard in the heart of the defense. The French international wants to play regularly in central defense, while the Bavarian club also needs a new first-choice attacking right-back.
Rekordmeister will be still hoping for a breakthrough in talks with Sule. The next few weeks will be crucial to decide the long-term future of the German defender in Bavaria. He has been lately linked with a move to Barcelona, but the German international has remained tight-lipped about his future.