With the completion of the U-21 Euro over the weekend, Bayern Munich get the chance to address the future of Paul Wanner. The youngster returns to Bavaria this summer after a productive loan spell at Heidenheim FC. Wanner was also in the running to get an opportunity with the senior team of Germany due to his impressive performances at the club level.
Bayern want to send Wanner out on loan one last time before integrating him into the squad. Wanner has been subject to interest from clubs in the Bundesliga and Europe, but he reportedly prefers joining one specific Bundesliga club.
According to Kicker (via iMiaSanMia), Wanner is open to joining VfB Stuttgart this summer. Werder Bremen are also showing interest in Wanner, but the youngster prefers joining Stuttgart. Bremen can agree on a loan deal with Die Roten, while Stuttgart can explore loan and permanent deals for Wanner.
Bayern chiefs rate Wanner highly, and they expect him to be an integral part of the first team in the near future. It remains to be seen if Wanner wants to wait for the opportunity at Die Roten or start afresh at a new club.
The Bundesliga champions hold a concrete interest in Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade. Bayern can sweeten the deal by allowing Wanner to join Stuttgart on a season-long loan. In an ideal scenario, Die Roten would have liked Wanner to join a club that would play in Europe next season. Stuttgart and Werder Bremen cannot offer European football next season, but Wanner may get consistent game time in the Bundesliga with both clubs.
Wanner can potentially get opportunities at Bayern next season
Considering how Bayern have struggled to get deals over the line for attacking players, there is merit in checking opportunities at Die Roten for Wanner. He can start the summer training with the squad. If Die Roten fail to sign a new winger, Wanner can get opportunities with the first team. Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller are leaving this summer, which opens the door for Wanner to get game time in Munich next season.
Bayern have been meticulous with planning moves for Wanner over the last two seasons. The next step for the youngster is to get minutes at the top level, especially in European competitions. The next few weeks will give more clarity about Wanner’s future in Munich. As things stand, there is a good chance of him going out on loan instead of a permanent transfer.