‘Too good’ – Bayern transfer stance on 47-goal Arsenal star revealed
Bayern Munich are expected to bolster their attacking areas in the upcoming transfer windows, irrespective of their injury crisis at the moment.
During the January window, the Bavarian giants failed to sign an out-an-out left winger, and despite being linked with Anthony Gordon and Rio Ngumoha, they could not land them.
A host of attacking players have been linked with Bayern in recent months, but Max Eberl and Vincent Kompany must have a clear blueprint of how they want to proceed.
Are Bayern Munich interested in Martin Odegaard?
Last month, reports emerged that Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard could envision moving to Bayern Munich next summer.
The Norwegian playmaker has been instrumental in Arsenal’s recent resurgence, and the Gunners are keen to keep him at the club.
Odegaard has a contract at the club until 2028, but they face a looming threat from Germany.
Bayern have reportedly maintained regular dialogue with the 27-year-old’s representatives for several years.
However, Christian Falk has exclusively told CfBayern Insider that Odegaard is the not the type of player Bayern are looking at the moment.
Falk added: “It is NOT TRUE: Martin Ødegaard could imagine signing for Bayern Munich. He’s now too old and far too good for it to be an option for FC Bayern – especially at a time when the club is already fully stocked in this position.
“Remember, when he was very, very young (I think about 16 or so), he was at Säbener Straße for a training session week when Pep Guardiola was the manager. At this point, it was very interesting for FC Bayern to sign the player, but they didn’t get him in the end. It’s always nice to see such names connected with the Bundesliga giants, but he won’t be coming to Bayern any time soon. Sorry!”
Martin Odegaard: Will he leave Arsenal?
Odegaard joined Arsenal initially on loan from Real Madrid, and later the move was made permanent.
The Norwegian has made 250 appearances for the club, scoring 47 goals across all competitions, but he has yet to sign a new deal at the club.
Bayern have loads of players in Odegaard’s position. Most importantly, they would be looking at young profiles to replace the likes of Serge Gnabry when the time comes.
The German giants are looking to bolster the left-wing areas next summer, while adding a new central defender is also a priority.
