Without former CEO Oliver Kahn and ex-sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidžić controlling the squad planning for next season, Bayern Munich could be opening things up.
According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel had a conversation with West Ham defensive midfielder Declan Rice. Both parties “appreciate each other” and the 24-year-old is “open” to a move abroad:
❗️News #Rice: There was a phone call with #Tuchel a few days ago! Been told it was a good talk. Both appreciate each other. Rice is open to join Bayern & Tuchel. FCB wants to intensify their efforts now. He’s still a transfer target.
But: Time is running as he could sign for… pic.twitter.com/ShJcBHCrf4
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 29, 2023
News #Rice: There was a phone call with #Tuchel a few days ago! Been told it was a good talk. Both appreciate each other. Rice is open to join Bayern & Tuchel. FCB wants to intensify their efforts now. He’s still a transfer target.
But: Time is running as he could sign for Arsenal. @SkySportDE
This would certainly comes as a surprise as Arsenal is reportedly preparing an offer for Rice that could go as high as €120 million. Does Bayern Munich have the bankroll to compete with that — or can the club offer Rice enough in his paycheck and from a sporting perspective to push him to consider a German alternative.
Manchester City and Newcastle United are also rumored to be in the mix for Rice.
Stay tuned…
