Overview
- Tuesday reports from Bild, Goal and Bavarian Football Works say Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno has been placed on Bayern’s shortlist to be Jonas Urbig’s backup.
- The search follows Manuel Neuer signalling this may be his final season and both Neuer and Sven Ulreich having contracts that expire after the current campaign.
- Leno’s deal at Fulham runs until June 30, 2027 with an option to extend, which makes a low-cost move next summer possible but dependent on Fulham’s choice.
- Bayern have also been linked with FC Augsburg’s Finn Dahmen, which shows the club is weighing whether Urbig needs an experienced mentor or an on-field competitor.
- Signing a seasoned number two would shield Urbig from immediate pressure, preserve leadership in the squad after Neuer and shape succession planning at both Bayern and Fulham.