Bayern Munich’s wide search parameters for new signings under the lead of Max Eberl has seen them explore countless names this summer.
Perhaps one that may come as some surprise to FC Bayern fans is that of out-of-favour Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho.
The Argentine international is, as has been extensively reported, a candidate for sale this summer.
However, it is believed that Chelsea are the frontrunners to land Garnacho’s signature.
Bayern can’t sign Alejandro Garnacho or Xavi Simons
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For the time being, both Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons remain hypothetical transfer topics for the reigning Bundesliga champions.
After all, the Bavarians continue to be restricted by a loans-only policy instigated by Hoeneß and Bayern Munich’s supervisory board.
As has already been well-established, Leipzig are looking for a permanent fee this summer, which Chelsea seem prepared to provide for the German outfit’s Dutch playmaker.
Christian Falk also reports that Simons is ‘particularly keen’ to sign for the Londoners over Vincent Kompany’s side.
“There has been contact from Bayern’s side about Xavi Simons, but it doesn’t seem like the player is particularly keen to go to Munich,” the head of football at the BILD Group exclusively informed CaughtOffside.
“Also, the Dutchman is not the number one target on their list. Bayern have also had contact with Alejandro Garnacho at Manchester United. This is a typical strategy from Max Eberl to keep in touch with as many players as possible in order to ensure that FC Bayern end up with someone.
“Garnacho would have been interesting, Simons would have been interesting, but ultimately the supervisory board have decided only loan additions are an option. That’s not easy for Bayern Munich to find such a solution with these players.
“Simons would like to join the Premier League and has had good talks with Chelsea. So why should he decide for Bayern if they’re not…
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