FC Bayern München are once again in the headlines with a fresh link to Benfica's Argentine winger, Gianluca Prestianni. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 20 possible arrivals and 5 potential exits, with the hottest storyline revolving around Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha. Below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Gianluca Prestianni
A report on Tuesday from the program Record na Hora suggested that clubs including Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich may be considering signing 20-year-old Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni. Some Argentine media state that Benfica might sell the player next summer for an amount close to 100 million euros, and his market value has reportedly increased by approximately 240% since February 2026. The Argentinian international joined Benfica in January 2024 and has a contract until June 2029.
Loris Karius
According to Florian Plettenberg on Tuesday, Loris Karius is one of the names Bayern Munich is considering for the backup goalkeeper position for next season. An update on Monday noted that with Manuel Neuer expected to retire in the summer, FC Bayern is looking for an experienced backup for incoming number one Jonas Urbig. The 33-year-old German has become a key player for Schalke, who signed him from free agency almost two years ago. Karius is one of several candidates being considered, alongside others including Oliver Baumann and Bernd Leno.
Wael Mohya
On Saturday, Max Eberl confirmed that FC Bayern are interested in Wael Mohya. Eberl stated that FC Bayern observe every young German talent and that they are monitoring the boy. He added, however, that they have not yet spoken with the player, his agency, or Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Martín Zubimendi
According to Mundo Deportivo on Monday, Bayern Munich is interested in Martín Zubimendi and is monitoring his future. Last Tuesday, sources confirmed that the 27-year-old is ready to leave Arsenal in January, and seven of the continent's biggest clubs have been made aware of his decision. Sources revealed that both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have been informed of the midfielder’s availability.
Rio Ngumoha
On Sunday, journalist Christian Falk reported that Bayern Munich is interested in Liverpool player Rio Ngumoha, born in 2008, and would be ready to make a new attempt to sign him. Ngumoha's contract with Liverpool expires in June 2028, and while discussions for an extension have started, the parties are reportedly not close to an agreement. A day earlier, TEAMtalk reported that Bayern Munich are preparing a €70 million approach for a 2027 switch, though the same report stated Liverpool will not consider selling the player under any circumstances.
Oskar Pietuszewski
According to Florian Plettenberg from Sky on Friday, Bayern Munich considers FC Porto's Oskar Pietuszewski as one of the main candidates to replace Luis Díaz. Plettenberg added that director Max Eberl is a big fan of the Polish player's talent and that the transfer could be completed very quickly if the player were to agree to join. However, on the same day, the Bild newspaper's Bayern Insider podcast noted that a source contacted by A BOLA stated there has been no contact from Bayern with FC Porto's management, and that Porto is not interested in proposals for the player.
Nicolò Tresoldi
German media confirmed on Tuesday that Vincent Kompany and his staff like Nicolò Tresoldi. Bayern Munich are interested in the player and have sent scouts to Belgium several times. The club is reportedly considering a bid for next summer, which is expected to be between 40 and 50 million. The player would only consider clubs that guarantee him playing time, which could be an issue at Bayern where he would serve as a backup to Harry Kane.
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