There is no denying that Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise are the most in-form wing duo in world football at the moment. The duo have notched a combined seven goals and goal assists in their past three appearances. Staggering numbers.
It’s like FIFA career mode, but on real pitches with actual footballers.
Olise being signed for €53 million now feels like an absolute bargain. The youngster may be tight-lipped in interviews, but he lets his football do the talking, and it is as eloquent as President Whitmore’s speech on Independence Day. Fluid, quick, unstoppable, and seriously effective.
About Musiala, nothing needs to be said.
Now that we have two extremely potent weapons manning the wings (yes, Musiala is a winger), and with Paul Wanner poised to break into the starting XI next season, there is an air of inevitability around a transition from the old guard.
Technically, Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman are only 28 and supposedly in their footballing primes. The same can be said about Serge Gnabry (29). However, it is time to acknowledge that we have seen the best they have to offer, and that it is quite possible that it doesn’t get better than this.
Olise is what we wanted Coman to be. He has all the attributes of Coman with monumentally better decision making and incisiveness. And he’s six years younger. Musiala on the other hand, is a guaranteed starter, and while coach Kompany insists on playing him in the center, he drifts out wide to attack the half-spaces anyway.
Serge Gnabry seems hell-bent on staying and proving himself, but if history is anything to go by, we can expect this form to last another few months before he faces his seasonal slump (again). With Sané’s contract expiring next summer and his current Transfermarkt valuation at €70 million, it is perhaps time to consider a sale. Coman on the other hand, has another three seasons at Bayern, but might still fetch a hefty sum that might make his sale also worth pondering.
Gnabry has been excellent so far, with five goal contributions in just 6 appearances. However, will this translate to the rest of the season?
Combined, all three wingers could fetch as much as €120 million (or more). However, given that Bayern is not a selling club, the sales might realistically bring in close to €100 million, still an extremely healthy sum worth consideration.
If you also factor in Mathys Tel yearning for an opportunity to display his abilities on the pitch again, and Bryan Zaragoza (who?) returning next season, the club has even more offensive weapons that might stagnate without sufficient chances. Paul Wanner is likely in the club’s plans for next season, and the management might already have their eyes on a certain Florian Wirtz.
All this makes squad planning even more paramount. These moves could help generate funds for top future transfers. Bayern Munich’s young crop have taken over, and it is time for the club to make a call: whether to let contracts expire or make money while it’s still possible.
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