Report: Bayern Munich midfielder search prioritizes MartÃn Zubimendi
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The Spanish and Real Sociedad star has a ??60m release clause ? but the Bavarians will still have to convince him of the project. Bayern Munich may be parting ways with head coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, but the search for a new defensive midfielder continues.
The Bavarians have reportedly moved on from last season?s ?one who got away?: Fulham?s João Palhinha. Instead, Bayern is said to be turning its attention to Real Sociedad man MartÃn Zubimendi ? but will have stern competition from Premier League side Arsenal FC.
From Sport Bild, via @iMiaSanMia:
In their search for a holding midfielder, Bayern have distanced themselves from a move for João Palhinha for now. The club is now focused on MartÃn Zubimendi as priority target for the position. Zubimendi played under Xabi Alonso at Real Sociedad B and both share the same agent. Therefore, appointing Alonso as the new coach would increase the club?s chances of signing the Spanish midfielder. Zubimendi has a ?60m release clause. Arsenal and their coach Mikel Arteta are also interested [@cfbayern, @altobelli13]
Arteta?s convincing project at Arsenal could make Zubimendi a tough pull. But if Bayern manages to land Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso as Tuchel?s successor, could it tip the scales"
The ongoing search for a No. 6 could complicate the future of Joshua Kimmich as well ? who is currently enjoying a strong spell at rig...
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