The January transfer window remains largely neglected by Bayern Munich.
The only major mid-season arrivals in Bavaria over the last decade were
Landon Donovan on an unsuccessful loan, Breno - who ultimately was fired
for burning down his own house - and Luiz Gustavo. The latter can be
classed as the sole success.
1. BAYERN MUNICH
That is not to say that Bayern will not be active, though, having used it in recent years to negotiate summer deals early, most notably when they secured the summer arrival of Xherdan Shaqiri back in 2012.
And perhaps the biggest - and most controversial - Bundesliga deal of next summer, Robert Lewandowski's long-awaited free transfer from Dortmund to the Allianz Arena, could be confirmed, with the Polish striker free to negotiate with other clubs from the start of the month.
Another Bundesliga talent set for Munich is Sebastian Rode of Eintracht Frankfurt, whose president is resigned to losing the defensive midfielder, who can arguably fill the only hole in Bayern's stellar squad. Like Lewandowski, he is available on a Bosman and Bayern will be eager to snap him up to ward off competition.
Elsehwere, the only order of business will be to extend the contracts of players already at the club. Arjen Robben's deal expires in 18 months' time, as does that of fellow attacking midfielder Toni Kroos, and Uli Hoeness & Co. will be eager to tie them down.
2.BORUSSIA DORTMUND
January will hardly be a busier time for Borussia Dortmund, despite their abominable run of form in recent weeks following a spate of ill-timed injuries to key players.
Mats Hummels, Neven Subotic, Marcel Schmelzer, Ilkay Gundogan and Lukasz Piszczek have all missed significant chunks of the season, but, with the exception of the Serb, are expected to be firing on all cylinders in the second half of the season.
They have had particular problems at centre-back but Marian Sarr's emergence in December eases the problem somewhat, while Manuel Friedrich, signed on a free transfer in November, will be far better off with a mid-season training camp.
Dortmund are, however, resigned to losing Robert Lewandowski in the summer and must start to think about who will replace the Polish striker as their main striker. Porto's Jackson Martinez and Adrian Ramos of Hertha Berlin are both named targets, but they may seek to move for Hoffenheim forward Kevin Volland instead due to his cost and youth, though any transfer will only come in the summer.
Equally pressing is the need to keep their current squad together. Ilkay Gundogan, who has barely kicked a ball this season due to injury, is the subject of serious interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United, and will have just one year left on his current deal come the summer. BVB have spoken of their determination to tie him down and a successful conclusion to talks is a must.
Source : Goal.com
1. BAYERN MUNICH
That is not to say that Bayern will not be active, though, having used it in recent years to negotiate summer deals early, most notably when they secured the summer arrival of Xherdan Shaqiri back in 2012.
And perhaps the biggest - and most controversial - Bundesliga deal of next summer, Robert Lewandowski's long-awaited free transfer from Dortmund to the Allianz Arena, could be confirmed, with the Polish striker free to negotiate with other clubs from the start of the month.
Another Bundesliga talent set for Munich is Sebastian Rode of Eintracht Frankfurt, whose president is resigned to losing the defensive midfielder, who can arguably fill the only hole in Bayern's stellar squad. Like Lewandowski, he is available on a Bosman and Bayern will be eager to snap him up to ward off competition.
Elsehwere, the only order of business will be to extend the contracts of players already at the club. Arjen Robben's deal expires in 18 months' time, as does that of fellow attacking midfielder Toni Kroos, and Uli Hoeness & Co. will be eager to tie them down.
2.BORUSSIA DORTMUND
January will hardly be a busier time for Borussia Dortmund, despite their abominable run of form in recent weeks following a spate of ill-timed injuries to key players.
Mats Hummels, Neven Subotic, Marcel Schmelzer, Ilkay Gundogan and Lukasz Piszczek have all missed significant chunks of the season, but, with the exception of the Serb, are expected to be firing on all cylinders in the second half of the season.
They have had particular problems at centre-back but Marian Sarr's emergence in December eases the problem somewhat, while Manuel Friedrich, signed on a free transfer in November, will be far better off with a mid-season training camp.
Dortmund are, however, resigned to losing Robert Lewandowski in the summer and must start to think about who will replace the Polish striker as their main striker. Porto's Jackson Martinez and Adrian Ramos of Hertha Berlin are both named targets, but they may seek to move for Hoffenheim forward Kevin Volland instead due to his cost and youth, though any transfer will only come in the summer.
Equally pressing is the need to keep their current squad together. Ilkay Gundogan, who has barely kicked a ball this season due to injury, is the subject of serious interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United, and will have just one year left on his current deal come the summer. BVB have spoken of their determination to tie him down and a successful conclusion to talks is a must.
Source : Goal.com
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