Bayern Munich not pursuing Barcelona's Olmo and Kounde in January

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Bayern Munich not pursuing Barcelona's Olmo and Kounde in January
Summary

Bayern Munich has decided against pursuing Dani Olmo and Jules Kounde during the January transfer window. Despite their longstanding interest in both players, the German club has no plans or ongoing negotiations to acquire them. Financial demands and timing have made a winter move unlikely, though Bayern may revisit the targets in the future. Barcelona can now focus on retaining these key squad members without imminent transfer threats from Munich.

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  • •Bayern Munich rules out January moves for Dani Olmo and Jules Kounde.
  • •Financial demands make winter transfers unrealistic for Bayern.
  • •Bayern's interest in Olmo and Kounde remains, but not immediate.
  • •Barcelona retains key players without imminent threats from Bayern.
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  • 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich rule out January moves for Barcelona duo – report
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Barcelona can breathe easier over the futures of Dani Olmo and Jules Kounde, with Bayern Munich not planning to pursue either player during the January transfer window despite their longstanding inter...

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