Overview
- Coach Hansi Flick, sporting director Deco and the club committee agreed the squad needs a left‑footed centre‑back, a winger and a long‑term centre‑forward.
- The left‑sided centre‑back is deemed urgent, with targets being monitored including Gonçalo Inácio, Murillo, Nico Schlotterbeck, Luiz Benedetti and Marc Guéhi.
- Deco’s department leans toward a silent January window, though loans with options could be pursued if a defensive setback forces action.
- Financial Fair Play constraints make winter moves difficult, with a return to the 1:1 registration rule targeted through VIP seat sales and a possible Marc‑André ter Stegen departure.
- Striker succession and a versatile winger remain summer priorities, with Julian Álvarez admired, Harry Kane’s €65m clause cited and a €30m decision on Marcus Rashford deferred.