Bayern Munich have one key area that they can’t afford to not address in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Bavarians’ tug of war with Liverpool for Florian Wirtz has been well-documented in recent weeks.
However, it can’t be denied that Vincent Kompany’s men would be particularly well-served with some reinforcement of the backline.
In particular, a defensive leader is an absolute must for the Bundesliga champions.
Bayern must sign Jonathan Tah
Jonathan Tah is a must-have for FC Bayern this summer.
Max Eberl, it should be noted, was desperate to land the Bayer Leverkusen centre-half last year. However, the supervisory board were not prepared to sanction the funds required to prise the German away from the BayArena.
Now, things have changed. The Barcelona target’s contract is set to run out this summer, and the player has already shared a heartfelt farewell with the fans.
More to the point, Bayern are prepared to back Max Eberl to bring Tah to the Allianz Arena.
“It would be brilliant to have Florian Wirtz at Bayern, but in my view, it’s more important to have a better defence and structure for the next campaign,” Christian Falk exclusively informed CF Bayern Insider.
“They have everything, barring a defensive leader, to be competitive next term.
“The season showed that Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae can both be a very good defensive partner provided they have someone who guides them. They can’t be that leader for each other.”
Is Tah more important than Florian Wirtz?
As far as goals and creativity are concerned, FC Bayern can have few complaints.
There’s no question that a signing of Wirtz’s calibre would still elevate the team in that particular department.
| Teams | Goals | xG | xGA |
| Barcelona | 99 | 89.11 | 41.08 |
| Bayern Munich | 99 | 82.45 | 26.08 |
| PSG | 92 | 90.62 | 31.68 |
| Liverpool | 85 | 83.07 | 36.38 |
* Goals scored in Europe’s top five leagues this season, via statmuse
Whilst stats indicate that Bayern possess one of the tightest defences in Europe, it shouldn’t be forgotten that questions have still been asked of the club’s defence in the Champions League.
The backline has already cost the club a dream finale in Munich this year. We should consider this a firm warning ahead of our 2025/26 campaign.
Bayern still need Wirtz
Assuming that Bayern can manage to tick off the signing of Jonathan Tah, it would still be more than advisable to secure Florian Wirtz’s signature.
Firstly, it doesn’t suit the Bundesliga or Bayern to see a top German prospect lured by the riches of the Premier League.
Secondly, there is clear ground for the champions to improve as far as creativity is concerned, given that Vincent Kompany’s men have evidently outperformed their xG total.
PSG and Liverpool, by comparison, have put more sustainable figures on the board.
The Bayern Insider: Munich fears Liverpool in Florian Wirtz transfer poker
Bayern Munich enters this crucial transfer window with two clear imperatives: shore up the defence and reignite a stuttering attack. Yet while names like Jonathan Tah make sense to plug gaps at the back, the real alarm bell should be Bayern’s deliberate wage cuts and the departure of club icon Thomas Müller—moves that underscore an absolute need for creative reinforcement in midfield.
Thomas Müller’s exit this summer brings to an end a 25-year journey in Bavaria. A record twelve Bundesliga titles, 743 competitive appearances and 33 trophies later, Müller will leave not by choice but because Bayern opted against offering him a new contract. The decision was driven largely by financial considerations—his wage bill no longer matched the minutes he was playing—and a mutual agreement to draw a line under an era-defining career. His departure creates more than an emotional void; it strips Bayern of a proven source of chance creation and leadership.
Meanwhile, Bayern has also loaded the bench by cutting Leroy Sané’s wages amid underwhelming form, and the likes of Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry have failed to provide consistent cutting edge. The result is an attack overly reliant on Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise. Kane remains the premier goalscorer but can be neutralised when isolated; Musiala carries the creative burden yet needs outlets; Olise has impressed with 12 goals and 12 assists but operates best when given support. Beyond that triumvirate, Bayern lack a genuine playmaker.
Florian Wirtz represents the perfect solution. At 22, he has already delivered 16 goals and 15 assists in the Bundesliga, combining vision, technical mastery and an instinct for unlocking defences. His ability to drift between the lines would thread penetrative passes into Kane’s path, carve spaces for Musiala’s dribbles and dovetail with Olise on the flank, instantly transforming Bayern’s predictability into a multi-headed attacking threat.
Defensive signings should not come at the expense of midfield creativity. If Bayern can free up wages by letting Sané and Müller go—and if they have the funds to pursue a centre-half—they must allocate resources to land Wirtz. To miss out on the Germany international now would be to compound one transfer gamble with another, risking a season in which Bayern’s attacking identity is diminished. Signing Florian Wirtz is not an optional upgrade but an absolute imperative.