Bayern Munich focuses on midfield depth entering 2026/27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Bayern Munich is preparing for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season with a central midfield roster primarily featuring Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović, and Tom Bischof. Although Bayern's overall squad is deeper compared to last season, sources indicate no major signings are planned for midfield. Internal assessments focus on existing players, with Laimer and Brown available as alternatives. The club aims to finalize the permanent transfer of Bara after his loan spell, while monitoring potential market opportunities.
- •Bayern enters 2026/27 with enhanced overall squad depth.
- •Current central midfield options are Kimmich, Pavlović, and Bischof.
- •No significant new signings are anticipated for the midfield position.
- •Laimer and Brown are possible backup options, with Laimer experienced in midfield.
- •Bayern plans to secure Bara's permanent transfer after his loan.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich ready to use roster flexibility to backup central midfield
"FC Bayern is set in the central midfield.
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