5 players that Bayern Munich should sign this summer

Hansi Flick lifting the Champions League trophy in his first season in charge of Bayern Munich
Hansi Flick lifting the Champions League trophy in his first season in charge of Bayern Munich

#4 Marcus Thuram, Borussia Moenchengladbach

Marcus Thuram could prove to be the backup striker Bayern have been searching for
Marcus Thuram could prove to be the backup striker Bayern have been searching for

Marcus Thuram, son of French World Cup-winner Lillian Thuram, is a striker who plays for Borussia Moenchengladbach. The France U-21 international scored 10 goals in 31 league games for his club this season, a decent return in your first season in Germany.

Thuram possesses bags of pace and strength. He could be the backup striker that Bayern Munich has been searching for for years as much of the onus to score goals has fallen on the reliable shoulders of Robert Lewandowski, who only seems to get better with age.

Bayern Munich would however like to have more options up front, with Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller having to fill in as backup strikers.

#3 Ivan Perisic, Inter Milan

Bayern reportedly close to sealing permanent deal for Perisic
Bayern reportedly close to sealing permanent deal for Perisic

Ivan Perisic has just come of a very impressive season long loan with Bayern Munich in the 2019-20 season. The Croatian helped the club win the Champions League, Bundesliga and the German Cup.

The 2018 World Cup finalist provided good competition for places to wingers, Gnabry and Koman , and scored crucial goals for Bayern at key points in their season.

His performances and qualities have forced Bayern Munich to try and seal a permanent move for Perisic, who are reportedly on the verge of signing him, with only the transfer fee yet to be agreed upon.

#4 Julian Draxler, Paris-Saint Germain

Draxler may need a move this summer to revitalise his career
Draxler may need a move this summer to revitalise his career

Julian Draxler, a former Schalke and Wolfsburg player, was at one point one of the most sought after and talented youngsters in Europe. PSG believed in his talent and signed him in 2017 from Wolfsburg.

Draxler's move to PSG has not worked the way the player and club envisioned it would. The German has been reduced to a bit part role at the club falling down the pecking order behind the likes of Marco Veratti, Pablo Sarabia, Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria.

A move back to the Bundesliga to a team like Bayern Munich, that boasts a large German contingent in their squad, can revitalise Draxler's career.

At 26, Draxler would prove to be a very good investment. His asking price may also be low due to the fact that PSG are trying to move on players to balance their books.

#5 Thomas Partey, Atletico Madrid

Thomas Partey is one of the most sought after midfielders in Europe
Thomas Partey is one of the most sought after midfielders in Europe

The 27-year-old Ghanian has been linked with almost every club over the last 3 transfer windows. The Atletico Madrid midfielder, is reportedly available for a fee of €50 million. Arsenal and Manchester United have shown interest in signing Thomas Partey this summer.

With the exit of Javi Martinez from Bayern Munich, the injury problems faced by Frenchman Corentin Tolisso, and the question marks on Thiago Alcantara's future, Bayern Munich may be looking to sign a quality midfielder this summer.

Partey has all the qualities Hansi Flick and Bayern Munich require from a central midfielder. He is strong, tenacious and quick. Partey is not alien to the concept of a high press either, having played under Diego Simeone for the better part of 5 seasons.

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