Bayern Munich: 4 Possible Signings this Summer

Bayern Munich have been a dominating force in the Bundesliga for well over a decade now, and remain as strong as ever to this day. As of right now, they are top of the table, matched on points with Borussia Dortmund (60).

Although there's meant to be a rivalry between the two sides, a few eyebrows have been raised over the years at the transfers that have been negotiated by the pair. Players like Lewandowski, Hummels and Gotze have all been switched from Dortmund to Munich, as if there was no vitriol between the two sides in the first place.

As for how the teams fare in the league? Well, Bayern Munich are still a strong side, but Dortmund have developed rapidly in recent seasons, bringing through a mixture of youth talent from their academy and elsewhere -- Jadon Sancho springs to mind. This meant that Dortmund are suddenly breathing down Bayern's neck.

As a result, Bayern need to bolster their squad whilst they still have time. If they leave it to long, Dortmund may just overtake and leave Bayern for dust.

#4 Dodi Lukebakio (Fortuna Dusseldorf on loan from Watford)

Dodi Lukebakio is a 21-year-old right winger who currently plays for Fortuna Dusseldorf in the Bundesliga, on loan from Watford. He has represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo once since making his debut back in October 2016, but has since switched to Belgium, playing for their U21s.

Lukebakio began his career with Anderlecht and was shipped out on loan twice to Toulouse and RSC Charleroi, before signing on permanently with the latter club in January 2018 for £2m. Yet, the very next day, Watford had bought him for £4.5m. It was a strange state of affairs, to say the least.

Lukebakio is currently with Fortuna Dusseldorf on loan until the summer, but when he returns, there's no doubt that clubs will be wanting to swoop in for him.

Bayern Munich, in particular, will have had the chance to watch his performances up close as he plays in the same league. His eight goals and four assists in just 24 games have turned heads in Europe this season, and Watford will do well to keep hold of him.

Lukebakio is valued at around £9m, but for a club to realistically pry him away from his current parent club, a fee in the region of £15m-£20m is more likely.

#3 Nicolas Pepe (LOSC Lille)

Nicolas Pepe is a 23-year-old right winger who currently plays for LOSC Lille in Ligue 1. He has also featured for Ivory Coast's national team 10 times, having made his debut in November 2016.

With 17 goals and 10 assists from just 29 matches so far this season, Pepe has turned the heads of virtually all top European clubs. His rapid pace, versatility and agility mark him out as a very special player indeed. He has been compared to Sadio Mane, who both share similar attributes.

Pepe only rose to the surface a couple of years ago, following his £9m move from SCO Angers. Before then, he hadn't really been acknowledged by any team outside of Ligue 1. How things have changed.

In today's market, Nicolas Pepe will undoubtedly cost a fortune, especially given just how well he has been playing in recent seasons. His market value is reportedly around £40m, but a realistic price to acquire his services is likely to be around the £60m-£70m mark. Lille know just how good Pepe is and aren't going to let him go cheaply.

#2 Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Monchengladbach)

RSC Anderlecht v Zulte Waregem - Jupiler Pro League

Thorgan Hazard is a 25-year-old left winger who currently plays for Borussia Monchengladbach is the Bundesliga. He has also featured for Belgium's national team 21 times since making his debut back in March 2013.

Whilst he may be overshadowed by his older brother, Eden Hazard, Thorgan is still a very good footballer in his own right and has cemented himself as a first-team player in Monchengladbach's squad because of this.

He, too, was a Chelsea player at one point but ended up being sold to Monchengladbach in the summer of 2015 for just £7m, as the Blues didn't feel he had what it took to become established in their squad. Since that time, however, Hazard has made tremendous progress as a player, showcasing his maturity and cool head in virtually every game, giving his team the edge over those that can't handle the pressure.

With nine goals and 11 assists from 25 matches, Hazard is undoubtedly going to be on the radar of many clubs this summer. But due to his struggle in the Premier League, clubs over in that direction may look the other way, making his most likely destination a club in the Bundesliga.

That's where Bayern Munich can step in. They are titans of the division with a rich history to go along with it. Hazard may be worth a staggering £40m at this point, but this is pocket change for a club the size of Bayern, so we could very well see this transfer go through by the end of August.

#1 Timo Werner (RB Leipzig)

RB Salzburg v RB Leipzig - UEFA Europa League - Group B

Timo Werner is a 23-year-old centre-forward who currently plays for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. He has also represented Germany's national team a total of 24 times since his debut in March 2017 and has scored nine goals for them so far.

Heralded by many as one of the best strikers in the Bundesliga, there's no doubting that he'll soon be set to become one of the best strikers in the world, if he keeps on performing the way he has.

Having said that, his tally for the season is slightly less than what many people might have expected; 12 goals from 23 matches would be considered great for most players, but given the talent that Werner possesses, he really should be on at least 15 by this point.

Werner's market value of £60m might be off-putting to most teams, but Bayern Munich, if they really want him, will be able to meet his price tag with relative ease. He's a solid option to bolster their attack next season and many fans would be elated to see him make the switch.

Edited by Jong Ching Yee