Bayern Munich’s failed quest for West Ham Midfielder Declan Rice (most likely outdoors Arsenal) – together with the elimination of lengthy shot choices reminiscent of Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo (doubtlessly off Chelsea Football Club) – have the Bavarians eased the fuel in the case of on the lookout for a brand new quantity six. With Joshua Kimmich nonetheless poised for a extra superior position below Thomas Tuchel subsequent season, what does that offer you?

A report from Frank Linkesch’s Kicker Reveals (as captured by @tweet) gives proof:

Bayern will proceed to observe the marketplace for a defensive midfielder, however membership bosses don’t see themselves below strain following the signings of Konrad Leimer and Rafael Guerrero. The latter is taken into account as a deal and substitute in midfield [@FrankLinkesch, @kicker]

Each Laimer (RB Leipzig) and Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund) on free transfers – notable gamers from the second- and third-placed Bundesliga groups in 2022/23, the truth is. However the position of Portuguese left-back Guerrero might be extra attention-grabbing within the staff.

Bayern, in any case, has established Alphonso Davies as a starter at left-back, and Guerrero might be too good to be on the bench. In the meantime, Guerreiro has been one thing of a revelation at BVB with forays into central midfield – and it appears to be like like Bayern can see his qualities there too.

Is it sufficient to be Joshua Kimmich’s common companion? The place will Leimer, Leon Goretzka and Ryan Gravenberch stack up – if he stays – within the rotation? It is going to be an attention-grabbing season for Bayern’s midfield, and do not be shocked if the exercise is already over with Transfer window Not even formally open.

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