Bayern Munich are expected to be active in the summer transfer window, with several areas of the squad needing reinforcement.
According to Rai 2 (via TuttoMercatoWeb), the German champions have set their sights on Juventus forward Federico Chiesa and are plotting a huge bid to tempt the Serie A giants into a sale.
The Bianconeri are in a tight spot with their finances, especially after missing out on a Champions League berth. They will consider bids for Chiesa, who is no longer indispensable following a series of injuries.
The electrifying Italian winger missed a huge chunk of Juventus’ troubled campaign due to his recurring injury problems, but he still notched ten goal contributions in 33 games across all competitions.
Chiesa’s recent injury record could be a liability for his next club, but that has not deterred potential suitors, including Bayern, who are looking to snap him up this summer.
Having been previously considered untouchable, Juventus will not stand in his way should a considerable offer arrive, with the Bianconeri slapping a huge €60 million asking price on his head.
Bayern have indicated they are keen on the former Fiorentina man but are hoping to conclude a deal for around €50m with Arsenal and Newcastle United also interested.
Thomas Tuchel wants to revamp the Bayern squad to his taste after their Bundesliga title scare last season, and several players are expected to leave the club this summer.
Up to seven players could leave the Allianz Arena, including recent signing Sadio Mane. He hugged the spotlight in his debut campaign in Bavaria, albeit for all the wrong reasons.
The Senegal international has been linked with a summer exit after posting 12 goals and six assists in 38 games across all competitions. He is not considered a part of Tuchel’s plans for the future.
Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Bouna Sarr and Marcel Sabitzer are among the other players who could leave Bayern this summer.
