Bayern Munich have rejected the possibility of signing Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum, with the Dutchman’s salary demands proving too much for the European champions.
The possibility that Wijnaldum will leave Anfield on a free transfer this summer is growing for the day, with the midfielder and the club unable to reach a compromise over a new contract.
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Georginio Wijnaldum has been an important part of Liverpool’s midfield for a number of years Soccrates Images / Getty Images
A number of top European clubs have already given up their interest, with Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman – who tried to sign Wijnaldum last summer – particularly keen to secure his compatriot.
90 minutes recently revealed that Jurgen Klopp has left one last appeal to Liverpool’s board to secure Wijnaldum’s long – term future, but has refrained from losing him at the end of the season.
As the 30-year-old’s representatives continue to explore all available options for them, the German news agency Abendzeitung-Muenchen reports that Bayern have been offered the chance to sign Wijnaldum this summer – even though they have decided on a deal due to the midfielder’s high salary demands.
Hansi Flick is said to be keen to strengthen his team with reinforcements in midfield at the end of the season, even though his future at the club is in the air.
While midfield first-choice Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich have developed into two of the finest midfielders in Europe in recent years, Die Roten’s options besides the duo are limited.
Corentin Tolisso has shown signs of brilliance since his mega-money moved from Lyon as early as 2017, although his injury record has prevented him from developing as the club would have liked.
The report adds that youngster Tiago Dantas is expected to move on in the summer and since Marc Roca does not manage to catch Flick’s eye during his first season in Munich, Bayern need to add their midfield arsenal.
The talented German international Florian Neuhaus has been ruled out as a potential summer arrival at the Allianz Arena this summer.
But with Borussia Monchengladbach likely to pay a handsome fee for their valuable asset and Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge recently acknowledging that the club is struggling to cope with the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, such a deal may well turn out to be a bit more speculation. .
