‘Interesting name’ – Bayern keen on ‘exciting’ left-winger after missing out on JJ Gabriel

Earlier this month, Bayern Munich suffered a blow in the transfer race when they missed out on Manchester United young talent JJ Gabriel.

The young attacker was heavily tracked by Bayern, but he decided to join Real Madrid instead.

The Bavarian giants are looking to bolster their left wing areas, and several names have been linked including Porto’s Oskar Pietuszewski.

Christian Falk exclusively told CfBayern Insider that Bayern were in talks with the player’s camp about a potential move.

Real Madrid’s interest was more concrete than Bayern, while the German giants were not willing to pay the money similar to what Los Blancos offered.

Falk said: “Bayern were always in talks with JJ Gabriel’s agents and the player himself, who has visited the club in the past. This was always an option. Of course, as we’ve previously reported on Bayern Insider, Bayern Munich were always behind Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in the race for the Manchester United jewel. Spain was on the mind of JJ Gabriel.

“Also, the numbers these clubs were prepared to commit to for such a super talent were not the numbers Bayern were prepared to pay for the 16-year-old. There were talks, if not quite concrete negotiations, so we can’t say that Bayern Munich were pushing really hard for the forward. Bayern are interested but Real Madrid were simply more concrete.

“Despite the injuries Bayern are having to deal with, they don’t think they’re going to do a deal for an attacker in the upcoming window. There was a chance for JJ Gabriel to go to Madrid in the winter window, and now he’s set to. Bayern Munich are out of the race, but they have a list of players they can look at to reinforce the forward line.”

Bayern Munich are looking at other options, and Porto’s Oskar Pietuszewski has been linked with a move in recent weeks.

The 18-year-old plays on the left-wing and is a highly exciting talent, and could become a for Bayern if they make a serious effort.

Likewise, Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth is another player to watch out for. Bayern had him on their list in the past, and they still retain an interest in him.

Falk added: “I have one interesting name I’d like to share: Oskar Pietuszewski (18) of Porto. He’s also playing on the left wing and an exciting young talent. So, you can see that there are lots of these kinds of players on the shortlist at FC Bayern.

“The Mirror reported again about Junior Kroupi of Bournemouth. Bayern Munich had him on the list in the past, and he’s still on the list now. So, you can see that there are many, many names Bayern like, and they are prepared in the ongoing hunt for a backup signing for Luis Diaz. However, it’s not going to happen this winter – we’ll have to wait for the summer.”

The post ‘Interesting name’ – Bayern keen on ‘exciting’ left-winger after missing out on JJ Gabriel appeared first on CF Bayern Insider.