Overview

• Bayern Munich is in active negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen to finalize the transfer of Florian Wirtz, who has already agreed to personal terms.
• Coach Vincent Kompany is prepared to abandon Bayern's long-standing 4-2-3-1 formation in favor of a 4-1-4-1 system tailored to Wirtz's strengths.
• The new system envisions Wirtz and Jamal Musiala as the creative midfield core, supported by wide players such as Michael Olise and Serge Gnabry or Kingsley Coman.
• Joshua Kimmich would take on the demanding role of sole defensive midfielder, raising concerns about defensive balance in the new setup.
• Bayern is also targeting defensive reinforcements, with Jonathan Tah identified as a priority to address vulnerabilities in the backline.