Many prominent goalkeepers have been traded at FC Bayern in recent days as replacement candidates for the seriously injured Manuel Neuer. A keeper who is less well-known, at least in Germany, is now being brought up for discussion by his advisor to the record champions.
Shortly after the World Cup, Bayern captain Manuel Neuer broke his right lower leg while ski touring. The current season is over for the 36-year-old, and his superiors are already looking for a suitable replacement.
The top candidate is Yann Sommer from Borussia Mönchengladbach, who, according to sports director Hasan Salihamidzic, is actually “an issue” in Munich. The Bosnian explained this to “Sky” on Friday.
The German industry leader could meanwhile get a compatriot of the Bavarian functionary much cheaper. If player agent Franjo Vranjkovic has his way, the Champions League round of 16 should take a look at Poland.
“The best young goalkeeper in Europe” a topic at FC Bayern?
In the Ekstraklasa there, the 24-year-old goalkeeper Vladan Kovacevic from Rakow Czestochowa is one of the hottest transfer shares. His agent knows that and praises the Bosnian international in Munich.
“I’m offering FC Bayern to test goalkeeper Kovacevic,” Vranjkovic said in an interview with “tz“. This is “the best young goalkeeper in Europe”.
In fact, the numbers of the 1.92-meter giant read well: In nine (!) Of 14 league games, he kept his box clean and only conceded seven goals in total. However, his contract runs until 2026.
Vranjkovic therefore already has a change model in mind. “An English club would buy him immediately and loan him to FC Bayern,” said Vranjkovic, who, among other praises, attested to his client’s “hard nerves”.
Have Salihamidzic and Co. pricked up their ears?