Bayern Munich fans finally got a reason to cheer in the transfer window this week as the club completed the deal for Luis Diaz. The Bavarian club presented Diaz to the media on Thursday after he arrived in Munich on Tuesday to complete a big-money move from Liverpool.
The Bundesliga champions desperately needed an addition in the attack after Thomas Muller and Leroy Sane left the club this summer. Sane decided to join Galatasaray, while Bayern decided against offering Muller a new deal. Bayern had to face disappointment in their pursuit of several attacking players before landing Luis Diaz.
Bayern need one more addition in the attack since Jamal Musiala is not expected to play again this year due to a serious ankle injury. The Bavarian club is exploring a potential solution to this problem in the transfer market, but they also have an option in the squad who can fill in for Musiala.
Paul Wanner returns to Bayern this summer after a productive loan spell at Heidenheim. He got consistent playing time in the Bundesliga under his belt. The youngster also delivered good performances, which eventually grabbed the attention of Germany's head coach, Julian Nagelsmann. He was called up for the senior squad last season, but the youngster felt it was not the right time for him since he was playing every weekend.
Wanner is attracting significant interest from several clubs this summer. There has been a lot of speculation about his future at Bayern. While talking to the media on Thursday (via iMiaSanMia), Max Eberl insisted that Wanner could stay at the club beyond this window. The club’s sporting director believes it is up to Wanner to make the most of the opportunities in the first team.
"Paul's situation is now different after Jamal's injury. There are many interested clubs. Now he has his chance here and he has to take it. As of now, I don't see why he wouldn't be with us beyond September 1."Max Eberl on Paul Wanner
PSV Eindhoven and Hamburger SV showing concrete interest in Wanner
Hamburger SV are interested in signing Wanner on a season-long loan. There will be more suitors for him in the Bundesliga if Bayern decides to part ways with him on a temporary basis. He was also previously linked with Bayer Leverkusen.
From a European perspective, PSV Eindhoven have shown the strongest interest in signing Wanner. The Dutch club wanted to sign him last summer before he went out on loan to FC Heidenheim. PSV may look at a permanent deal. Wanner also needs some sort of clarity about his long-term prospects at Bayern. The Bundesliga champions rate him highly, but without showing signs of making him a permanent fixture in the first team squad, they cannot keep Wanner for a long time. It will be interesting to see how Wanner’s situation evolves if Bayern sign another forward.