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Bayern Munich are among a host of top European clubs who are going through a transitional phase and building for the future. They've been on active transfer business since the previous summer window when they signed Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Mickael Cuisance and Jan-Fiete Arp on permanent deals as well as Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic on loan deals.
The club had been in constant pursuit of Leroy Sane from Manchester City but the move failed to materialise as the talented winger suffered a long-term injury in the first game of the season. As a result, the club brought in Perisic and Coutinho on loan deals as a stop-gap solution with a view to keep the larger interests on track for the future.
Having said that, we take a look at 5 potential signings that Bayern Munich are expected to complete this summer.
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#5 Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka is on the radar of a series of European clubs as he has been consistently impressive for Arsenal this season.
A regular under Mikel Arteta, the 18-year-old has entered into the final 18 months of his contract at the Emirates and is being pushed hard to sign a new contract.
The England U-19 international can play anywhere on the left side of the field starting from defence to attack which makes him a marvellous asset for the Gunners. He has 3 goals and 7 assists in 26 appearances this season and these are pretty good numbers for a player of his age at one of the best football leagues in the continent.
As per The Athletic, the left-footed teenager is already being chased by Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga giants are still disappointed after losing out on the signing of Jadon Sancho from Manchester City a couple of seasons ago. It is rumoured that Manchester United and Liverpool are also in the race to sign the teenager and there will undoubtedly be cut-throat competition to land this summer.
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#4. Sergino Dest
Bayern Munich are currently looking at avenues to expand their fanbase in North America. The signing of Canadian international Alphonso Davies from Vancouver Whitecaps is already proving to be a wonderful decision in Bavaria and the Bundesliga giants have been further encouraged to sign more players from the same continent.
Sergino Dest is the latest player to be on the wishlist of the German powerhouse and media reports suggest that both the player and the club want the move to go through this summer.
The 19-year-old, who plays for the US men's national team, can play as both right-back and left-back which will give added depth to Bayern in these positions.
The Bavarians have scouted the defender since the U-20 World Cup in Poland last summer and the player himself was in Munich a few days ago to watch their DFB Pokal fixture. It is rumoured that Ajax has rejected an opening bid of €20 million but it is expected that an agreement can be reached at around €25 million- an amount which is very much feasible from Bayern's point of view.
#3. Dayot Upamecano
Bayern Munich are looking to reinforce their central defence further this summer, with Javi Martinez and Jerome Boateng believed to be leaving the club as they are entering into the twilight stage of their career. Both players have suffered fitness issues in recent seasons, which has affected their pace and overall gameplay and they have been prone to making errors in recent times.
Dayot Upamecano has been on the Bavarians' radar since his days at Valencienne and he will be entering his final year of contract with RB Leipzig this summer. There are currently no signs of him extending his stay with the Red Bulls.
The 21-year-old is tall, well-built and technically very sound, which ticks all the criteria Bayern are looking for in a defender. His stint at Leipzig has helped him develop into one of the best young defenders in the world right now and he also has suitors from abroad including the likes of Arsenal.
It is rumoured that Upamecano has a €60 million release clause in his contract which means the club he chooses to play for is entirely in his hands and Leipzig will have no say in his future.
#2. Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz is one of the best prospects Germany has produced in recent years. The youngster has been making headlines since he made his debut for Bayer Leverkusen in 2016. He has been raking up milestones since then and already holds the record of being the youngest player to reach 50 and 100 appearances in the Bundesliga.
The 20-year-old German international can play in the right-wing, attacking midfield and central midfield positions, making him a very versatile asset in the team. He's known for his eye for goal and tallied 20 goals and 7 assists last season.
This season, his form has dipped a little but he has managed to register 7 goals and 2 assists so far. He has interests from Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Barcelona and Manchester United. Leverkusen sporting director in an interview with Nitro TV said:
"He still has a contract until 2022 – these are, of course, the classic facts. There was already interest in the summer, but we told him that it would be good for him to stay with us for a year. And that was the right decision. I am glad that we kept him this year. We'll see what it looks like in summer."
He will be fetching a high price due to competition of clubs chasing him but Bayern Munich is likely to break the bank to secure his signature this summer.
#1. Leroy Sane
Leroy Sane remains Bayern Munich's number 1 target in the upcoming summer transfer window. The club had made a public pursuit of the German last summer and the deal had almost gone through only to break down due to the player's injury in Manchester City's Community Shield game against Liverpool at the start of the season.
The 24-year-old is in the final 18 months of his contract at the Etihad and it is believed that the player will eventually join Bayern Munich this summer. He has also changed his agents from David Beckham's agency to Fali Ramadani-led LIAN Sports, an agency which is famous for facilitating quick player moves.
Sane is currently working on his comeback for the remainder of the season as well as the 2020 Euros this summer. His fee is expected to drop down to double digits and Bayern are likely to take advantage of the player's contractual situation to push down the price as low as possible in order to maximise the funds for the other transfers they're planning to complete this summer.
