Bayern Munich recently had a secret meeting with their former manager Pep Guardiola, but there is no truth to transfer links with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
That’s according to Christian Falk in his latest column for CF Bayern Insider, with the German football journalist as he addresses the response to the ongoing Man City saga.
Bayern are understandably one of the clubs keeping an eye on the situation, with this case potentially having major repercussions across the Premier League and the rest of Europe.
It could mean that big names like Haaland will soon be on the market, but for now Falk insists that there’s no truth to talk of Bayern being interested in the Norway international.
Vincent Kompany’s side already have Harry Kane up front, and he’s their priority, with Haaland’s wages also surely likely to be too expensive.
Erling Haaland in action for Man City (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Christian Falk on Bayern Munich links with Erling Haaland and talks with Pep Guardiola
“Bayern are focusing on contract talks with their own top striker, Harry Kane,” Falk said. “The talks are going well and the club thinks the Englishman will decide after the international break. If he signs a new two-year contract (perhaps with the option of a third year) then Vincent Kompany’s side already has a very good player in this position.
“Don’t forget that there isn’t just the transfer fee to consider with a player like Haaland; there’s also the salary. Bayern Munich doesn’t tend to pay salaries in the range of what the Norwegian international is earning in Manchester (about €35m [£29.8m], we heard). It’s an enormous price to take the player out of City before even considering the transfer fee. Even if he were to become available on a free transfer, you’re still paying a signing-on fee for the player.
“So, at the moment, Bayern are looking at the situation – and they do admire Erling Haaland (as every club in Europe does) – but…
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