Bayern Munich will need reinforcements in the attack at the end of the squad as they look to give Vincent Kompany more options in the final third. The record Bundesliga champions will look to sign a winger who can play on the left and compete with Luis Diaz for a place in the starting XI.
Die Roten are pleased with the way Harry Kane has been performing this season. The club hierarchy wants to extend his contract. However, Bayern may also look for a striker who can deputize for Kane since Nicolas Jackson will return to Chelsea at the end of the season.
Nick Woltemade was one of the striker signings Bayern had identified last summer. The German forward had agreed on personal terms with Die Roten, but they couldn’t agree on a fee with VfB Stuttgart. He ended up joining Newcastle United later in the summer.
The German striker has struggled at Newcastle United this season. One report from Talksport has suggested that Newcastle United may consider parting ways with Woltemade in the summer, with the striker keen on returning to the Bundesliga. Bayern’s name has been thrown in the hat, but they don’t have immediate plans to pursue a move for Woltemade.
According to AZ, Bayern have not made any contact with Woltemade regarding a summer transfer. The German media outlet has also denied a report suggesting that Woltemade wants to leave Newcastle United. Die Roten will undoubtedly track his progress in England, but a move in the summer is out of the equation.
Bayern Munich can see out one more season without a striker
The defending Bundesliga champions have top-quality options in the attack. Considering how difficult the market is for strikers, Bayern can wait for one more season to sign a deputy for Harry Kane.
The club chiefs recently extended Serge Gnabry’s contract. The German striker can play as a number nine if needed. Another option on the left flank will ensure Bayern will have two options in each attacking position.
Die Roten can revisit the striker situation in 2027. The primary focus for Bayern in the number nine position should be extending the contract of Kane. He is happy with life in Munich, so contract negotiations shouldn’t be complex. However, Die Roten cannot afford to have talks dragged into next season when he will have less than 12 months on his deal. Bayern have held positive initial talks with the striker, but there is work to be done to complete the negotiations.