FC Bayern: Thomas Tuchel reveals sought-after profile for winter transfers

Right-back in focus

After signing Eric Dier (30), Thomas Tuchel is hoping for another winter transfer from FC Bayern – under certain conditions. “If there is an opportunity to sign players who, like Eric, we are convinced not only in terms of sport but also in terms of character that they will help the group, then we are open to doing that,” said the Munich coach on Saturday. “The package has to be a big one because we are at a high level.”

Tuchel did not comment on the speculation surrounding Nordi Mukiele (26; PSG) or Kieran Trippier (33; Newcastle). “I won’t comment on names because it’s not appropriate and we don’t want other clubs to talk publicly about our players. The positions in which we might want to add more if we have the opportunity are clearly defined,” said the 50-year-old, who would like to have another right-back in the squad.

Dier, who is on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, could also be used there, but he is actually intended as a central defender. “To bring someone in in the middle of the season, you have to be sure that it is the right character,” said Tuchel. Dier could make his debut as a substitute in the home game against Werder Bremen on Sunday (3:30 p.m./DAZN).

Tricky winter transfers: FC Bayern is “always looking for the whole package”

The former Leipzig Mukiele is said to be the desired player for the right-back position. Since the negotiations with PSG are reportedly difficult, Trippier is said to have been considered as a possible alternative. When asked whether they were looking for a top player or a backup, Tuchel smiled. “We always look for the whole package: young, good-looking and successful,” he said. “The situation is tricky, the starting position is tricky. Other clubs have the same goals as us. The winter transfer window is a bit more complicated than the summer transfer window.”

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	N. Mukiele
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The Moroccan Noussair Mazraoui (26) is missing from Munich after being injured because he was sent off to the Africa Cup, substitute Konrad Laimer (26) is actually planned for the midfield. Permanent reservist Bouna Sarr (31) cannot help out in the last year of his contract because he is injured. FC Bayern loaned Josip Stanisic (23) to Bayer Leverkusen for a season.

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