Bayern lodge €40m bid for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer

Bayern lodge €40m bid for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer Bayern Munich have reportedly lodged an opening €40 million bid for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport , Bayern have stepped up their long-standing interest in the 28-year-old as they look to strengthen Vincent Kompany’s defence for the new season. Bremer is open to the move, with the opportunity to compete for major honours in Germany appealing to a player entering the prime years of his career. However, Juventus are under no pressure to sell the Brazilian centre-back cheaply. While the Turin giants are balancing their finances after making early additions to the squad, Bremer remains one of their most valuable assets. The Serie A club will demand at least €40 million. His €58 million release clause (valid until August 10) is seen as unrealistic by most suitors. Bayern’s relationship with Juventus could help negotiations progress, with both clubs enjoying productive dealings in recent years. The Bavarians are eager to secure an experienced defender comfortable in one-on-one situations and capable of organising the back line, qualities Bremer has displayed in Italy. If Juventus sanction the sale, the club is expected to move for a replacement, with Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi among the leading candidates. Interestingly, Bayern’s Min-jae Kim has also been linked with a switch to Turin, where he could reunite with Luciano Spalletti after their successful spell together at Napoli. For Bayern, Bremer could be the ideal successor to Kim, who the German champions are actively trying to move on this summer as they reshape their defensive options. Kim never took off in Germany, but Bremer might enjoy better luck. His physical dominance and composure in possession would make him a natural fit alongside Dayot Upamecano. He bounced back from injury in terrific fashion last season, helping to keep 12 clean sheets in 26 Serie A appearances. He recorded four goals and three assists while winning 58 percent of his aerial and 52% of his ground duels. Besides, signing Bremer would future-proof Bayern’s back line. Jonathan Tah joined to add experience but is entering the twilight of his career, which could eventually lead to Bremer inheriting his starting berth.