Bayern Munich Intensifies Transfer Pursuit as Eberl Targets Barcola, Eyes Alternatives

Munich, Germany – June 20, 2025 – Bayern Munich has ramped up its summer transfer activity, with Director of Sport Max Eberl spearheading negotiations for several high-profile signings as the club looks to reinforce its squad ahead of the new season.

Eberl, who recently left Bayern’s Club World Cup training camp in Florida to return to Munich, is leading urgent transfer talks at Säbener Straße. His primary focus is Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, with the club in direct contact with the winger’s representatives. Barcola is seen as the top candidate to fill the void left by Leroy Sané, who has joined Galatasaray as a free agent after rejecting a contract extension from Bayern.

Despite strong interest in Athletic Club’s Nico Williams and AC Milan’s Rafael Leão, Barcola remains the club’s priority. However, Williams is reportedly close to joining Barcelona, making his arrival in Munich increasingly unlikely. Should Bayern miss out on Williams, the club is prepared to shift its attention to alternative targets, including Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma and Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo. Freiburg’s Ritsu Doan has also been mentioned as a backup option for the attack.

Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is another player on Bayern’s radar. Eze’s £68 million release clause became active following the conclusion of the Premier League season, making him a viable option as Bayern seeks to add creativity and depth to its midfield.

On the outgoing side, young striker Mathys Tel is nearing a move to Tottenham Hotspur, with advanced talks underway and a deal expected to be finalized soon. The club is also managing several other departures as part of a broader squad overhaul.

In a separate development, the end of Bayern’s partnership with Konami has fueled speculation about the Allianz Arena’s return in EA Sports’ upcoming FC26 game, a move that would be welcomed by fans eager for more authentic representations in football gaming.

With Eberl expected to rejoin the squad in the United States ahead of Saturday’s Club World Cup match against Boca Juniors, Bayern’s transfer activity underscores the club’s ambition to remain competitive at the highest level. Supporters now await further announcements as the Bavarians look to finalize deals and strengthen their roster for the 2025/26 campaign.