Bayern Munich weighing up January move for 27-year-old Barcelona defender – report

Bayern Munich weighing up January move for 27-year-old Barcelona defender – report Bayern Munich are once again looking towards FC Barcelona as they assess their options in the transfer market. As previously reported, the Bavarian giants have shown an interest in signing Dani Olmo in the upcoming January transfer window. Now, it appears that the the German champions have also identified another Barça player as a potential target. Jules Kounde on Bayern Munich’s radar Indeed, according to Christian Falk of BILD (h/t SPORT ) Jules Kounde is on Bayern Munich’s shortlist and they are considering a move for the Barcelona defender during the January transfer window. The Bundesliga champions view the right-back slot as a priority position to strengthen after struggling to find the consistency they want. No longer a permanent starter at Barcelona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Although Vincent Kompany can call on Konrad Laimer, Josip Stanisic and Sacha Boey, the club’s sporting department continues to explore alternatives. Kounde fits the profile Bayern are looking for thanks to his experience and ability to play both at right-back and in central defence. According to Falk, Bayern believe the Frenchman could rediscover his best form in Germany after losing prominence under Hansi Flick at the start of the season. After all, Eric Garcia has moved ahead of the 27-year-old ace in the competition for the right-back position, attracting interest from other major European clubs. Boey’s departure could be key to a deal Any move for Kounde would depend on Bayern Munich first making room in their squad. Sacha Boey, who has struggled to establish himself in Kompany’s plans, is one of the leading candidates to leave the club. Bayern Munich want Kounde. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images) His departure would free up both a place in the squad and financial resources for a new signing. As per the report, however, Kounde is not the only defender the Bavarian club are considering. Indeed, Die Roten also remain interested in Givairo Read, the young Feyenoord full-back whom they have been monitoring for some time. Kounde wants to stay at Barcelona Kounde, for his part, is currently not considering leaving Barcelona . The Frenchman is under contract until June 2030 and wants to regain the prominence he has lost in Flick’s team. Meanwhile, Barcelona too have no pressing need to sell him and would only consider a significant financial offer. Reports earlier today suggested that the La Liga champions could hold out for a fee in excess of €50 million for Kounde, with Chelsea also showing an interest.