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Today's exclusive transfer round-up from Bundesliga insider Christian Falk, featuring Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Gladbach, Manchester City and more
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BAYERN MUNICH
First of all, Matthijs de Ligt had a big injury - a torn inner ligament in the knee that had him ruled out for 42 days in the first half of the season - and now they were at the training camp in Portugal, returning yesterday, and there he again had something go wrong with his knee, so he has just a small chance to play at the weekend. The main thing is he was bought whilst Hasan Salihamidžić was at the club to lead the defence. In the club, they see that this solution isn’t working very well with Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel wants his centre-back to play a first ball out directly to the offence, and not sideways. This is very important for the Bayern boss. So, the two guys aren’t a particularly great match. The bosses of the club have seen this, which is why they are thinking about selling him in the summer if there is a suitable offer. Remember, when he first arrived, it was under Julian Nagelsmann and now there’s a new coach! They initially paid a lot of money for him (€67m). They’re already searching for new centre-backs. If it all works out and De Ligt is searching for a new challenge, he will be on the market in the summer. In the winter it didn’t work out, as he wants to show that he’s good enough for Bayern Munich.
💬 Which club should try and sign Matthijs de Ligt in the summer transfer window?
I’m not sure if Newcastle United would be Joshua Kimmich’s first option for a potential move away from Munich! They probably won’t play Champions League football next year, which would be a no-go as far as the player is concerned. I think Newcastle also have to sell a few players to get anyone in. As you see, they have asked about him, which is a signal that Kimmich could be on the market. The Bayern star himself is his own agent - so you have to talk to Kimmich if you want to sign him! I talked to Kimmich and his opinion, at the moment, is that a January transfer is not an option, but he didn’t say “no” to a summer move.
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