Fiorentina v West Ham - Europa Conference League Final Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images Is the signing of Declan Rice proving to be too difficult for the Bavarians? According to a report from Tz journalist Philipp Kessler, Bayern Munich are looking at ACF Fiorentina’s midfielder Sofyan Amrabat as an alternative to West Ham’s Declan Rice.Bayern Munich is planning for a major squad overhaul on key positions for the next season, following an agonizing title-clinching final Bundesliga game. There has been rumors of up to seven players being on Bayern’s selling list, while the team is also looking for new players to replace and reinforce the squad. Most notably, the Bavarians have been linked for weeks to West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. Nonetheless, Die Roten face serious competition for the player’s signature, with teams such as Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, and Manchester United all trying to get a deal done. This, added to the hefty sum that the Hammers expect and the tendency of British players to stay in the English Premier League, could prove too difficult for the Bavarians to complete the signing.This is where Fiorentina’s Amrabat enters the scene, per Kessler:Eine Alternative zu Declan #Rice: Die Verantwortlichen des FC Bayern befassen sich auch mit Sofyan #Amrabat von Florenz. Der Marokkaner, an dem u.a. der FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid und Manchester United dran sind, ist auf der Sechser-Liste der Münchner. #FCBayern @mano_bonke— Philipp Kessler (@kessler_philipp) June 8, 2023An alternative to Declan #Rice: FC Bayern officials are also looking at Sofyan #Amrabat of Florence. The Moroccan, who has drawn interest from FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Manchester United, among others, is on the Munich list for the No.6 position.Although not of the same talent and caliber, the Moroccan would be a far cheaper option, which would leave Bayern with enough money to reinforce other key areas of the squad.Want more info on the striker debate? What about the rumors of Declan Rice to Bayern Munich? Well, look no further than our newest podcast episode! We talk transfers in this one, and it goes rather in-depth. Listen to it below or on Spotify.

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Bayern Munich - Turbine Potsdam Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images Bayern Munich might need a contingency plan. Bayern Munich is facing tough circumstances in its pursuit of West Ham defensive midfielder Declan Rice. No matter what recent reports you believe (positive or negative), things are not really on solid ground when it comes to the Bavarians eventually signing the 24-year-old. So...what happens if Bayern Munich cannot convince Rice to move to Germany? Well, reports on that subject are just as conflicting. Foot Mercato journalists Santi Aouna and Hanif Ben Berkane are reporting that Bayern Munich is in the mix for Fiorentina defensive midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and will be competing with FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur (as captured by @iMiaSanMia): Barcelona coach Xavi has already spoken to Sofyan Amrabat. Bayern, Atlético and Tottenham are also interested. The player’s preference is Barcelona. Fiorentina want €25-30m.Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg acknowledged that Bayern Munich was looking into Amrabat, but that nothing was imminent: News #Amrabat: He was offered to FC Bayern and the club bosses monitoring his situation now. They are valuating him as an interesting player. But understand he’s not a top transfer target at this stage. Bayern still focused on #Rice but a transfer of Rice is unlikely at this stage. First call Amrabat via @kessler_philipp (Tz journalist Philipp Kessler) @SkySportDESport1 journalist Kerry Hau is also not sure that Bayern Munich is interested in the 26-year-old Morocco international: There is no concrete alternative at the moment. According to SPORT1 information, the trail to Sofyan Amrabat is not hot, especially since the Florence star should prefer a move to Spain, where FC Barcelona in particular is interested.Should Bayern Munich fail to acquire Rice — and if Amrabat is keen to move to Spain — it will be very interesting to see who else the club might target for the No. 6 role. Want more info on the striker debate? What about the rumors of Declan Rice to Bayern Munich? Well, look no further than our newest podcast episode! We talk transfers in this one, and it goes rather in-depth. Listen to it below or on Spotify.

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International Friendly”Germany v Colombia” Photo by ANP via Getty Images Does Leon Goretzka need to start shopping himself? Yet another report has emerged that hints that Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka should pack his bags. Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg issued the latest news, which includes a key nugget at the end of his tweet that indicates Goretzka is now firmly behind Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer in the midfield pecking order after just a few days of camp: Leon #Goretzka, internally he has made clear that he doesn’t want to leave FC Bayern this summer!

ℹ️ His agents are not open for negotiations with other clubs at this stage.

➡️ #MUFC is still monitoring him as revealed - but ManUtd is more focused on #Amrabat now
➡️ Goretzka,… pic.twitter.com/Iy5qF70Ewk— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 18, 2023(For the full text of the tweet, see below)Leon #Goretzka, internally he has made clear that he doesn’t want to leave FC Bayern this summer! ℹ️ His agents are not open for negotiations with other clubs at this stage. ➡️ #MUFC is still monitoring him as revealed - but ManUtd is more focused on #Amrabat now➡️ Goretzka, dream target for West Ham ✅Tuchel is planning with Kimmich & Laimer at this stage. Instead, Goretzka will face the challenge.As noted above, there is already — at least — cursory interest from Manchester United and West Ham. Will the Germany international move on in the coming weeks?BFW AnalysisIf you want to me to throw on my tinfoil hat (you know you love it!), I’d say this is some sort guerrilla marketing campaign from Bayern Munich to let it be known through the media that Goretzka needs to pack his bags. As a popular figure in the locker room (unlike some other folks we are seeing a lot of stories about), Bayern Munich cannot simply come out and tell Goretzka to hit the bricks.There have been too many reports leaking out of late (all with a similar theme), plus absolutely zero support from Thomas Tuchel or any Bayern Munich executives. Like...none. Zip. Zero. Zilch. Nada.For a player who was thought to be untouchable just two seasons ago, Goretzka is now seemingly being pushed off of the roster. Is this all driven by Tuchel (who clearly is not a fan) or has Goretzka just rubbed enough of the wrong people the wrong way in the executive suite that it has become “time” for him to go? Or...has Tuchel been granted so much authority that he has the kind of power to push a player of Goretzka’s stature within the club (longtime starter, leadership council member, Germany international, Sextuple winner) out?Whatever the case, having new stories emerge every day that he is free to leave and that he is out of favor is probably not going to be the best environment for a midfielder in his prime — just a year ahead of a very key 2024 Euro tournament.

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