Sadio Mane ‘leads Thomas Tuchel’s SEVEN-MAN transfer list’ in a major Bayern Munich clear-out
Sadio Mane ‘leads Thomas Tuchel’s SEVEN-MAN transfer list’ in major Bayern Munich eviction…
Sadio Mane is the main name on Bayern Munich’s seven-man transfer list ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports in Germany.
Thomas Tuchel, who narrowly guided Bayern to an 11th consecutive Bundesliga title on the final day of the season, is keen to undergo a major rebuild at the Allianz Arena this summer after an unusually turbulent campaign for the German giants.
The Bayern wingers look to be first on the chopping block, with Mane, Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry all reportedly headed for the exit door, alongside right-back Bouna Sarr, goalkeeper Alexander Nubel and central midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, whose loan spell at Manchester United is due to start. played at the end of the season come to an end.
It is clear that Benjamin Pavard completes the seven-man list after opting not to renew his contract with Bayern.
The France international, who has sparked interest from Barcelona, could leave with immediate effect if a club offers Bayern just over €30m.
Sadio Mane (pictured) is the main name on Bayern Munich’s seven-man transfer list ahead of the summer transfer window, with head coach Thomas Tuchel planning a major cleanup
Tuchel plans to overhaul his squad despite the club winning an eleventh consecutive league title
Mane (left) punched his teammate Leroy Sane (right) after his loss to Manchester City in April
Despite signing Mane from Liverpool for £35 million last summer, the Bundesliga is already willing to listen to offers for the 31-year-old forward, according to the German outlet. Image.
Mane scored just seven goals from 25 league appearances during his debut season with the Allianz and was also involved in controversy off the pitch.
Following Bayern’s Champions League exit to Manchester City in April, the ex-Liverpool man punched Sane in the face, injuring the Germany international’s lip.
The incident highlighted the clear rift within Bayern Munich’s breakaway camp and came shortly after Tuchel’s arrival, when former head coach Julian Nagelsmann was sacked by the club in the weeks leading up to the Champions League quarter-final.
Tuchel has identified West Ham and England star Declan Rice as his dream target this summer
Benjamin Pavard is available for transfer and refuses to sign a contract extension with Bayern
Meanwhile, Lucas Hernandez and Leon Goretzka are heavily pursued by European giants ahead of the summer term, with the former poised to agree a five-year contract with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Goretzka’s situation in Bavaria, and the German is expected to leave if he does not fit in with Tuchel’s first-team plans.
These summer exits will hopefully bring in enough cash to match Arsenal and Manchester United in pursuit of Declan Rice, who has become a ‘dream target’ for Tuchel ahead of next season.
The West Ham captain will lead his side into the Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina on Wednesday before making a decision on his future.
