Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that FC Bayern have opened talks with Ismael Saibari, with reporting traced to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano and additional Dutch and German outlets.
- Saibari is said to be open and even eager to move to Munich, and several reports indicate Bayern and the player’s camp have discussed personal terms.
- PSV hold firm negotiating power because Saibari is under contract until 2029 and his market value has risen to about €40 million, while single-source reports suggest PSV could seek roughly €50–60 million.
- Sporting reasons drive Bayern’s interest: Saibari had a breakout 2025/26 season (about 27 league games, 15 goals, 8 assists), won Eredivisie Player of the Season, and can play centrally, on the left or as a striker to relieve Harry Kane.
- Timing remains uncertain because Saibari will join Morocco for the 2026 World Cup and clubs may wait for his tournament form to affect demand and final price, and no club has formally confirmed a transfer yet.