Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel was today drawn on both a potential incoming and outgoing from his side’s attacking ranks.
First, unsurprisingly, came questions on the German champions’ ongoing pursuit of Harry Kane.
It has of course been common knowledge for several weeks now that the powers that be at the Allianz Arna have identified Tottenham Hotspur talisman Kane as their prime summer transfer target.
This comes as they continue in efforts to source a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, on the back of the prolific Pole’s departure for Barcelona a year ago.
Negotiations, in turn, have long been kicked into gear between the respective boards in Bavaria and north London.
Tuchel, however, was keen to keep his cards close to his chest when pressed on Kane’s potential arrival this afternoon.
Thomas Tuchel on Harry Kane deal: “I will not comment on players who are not under contract with us. But we’re looking at this position”. 🚨🔴 #FCBayern
“If we’re convinced a player would help us, then we go all in”. pic.twitter.com/DdpLZItLyW
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 15, 2023
Turning attentions towards potential departures from his frontline, Tuchel was then drawn on the speculation surrounding the name of Sadio Mane.
Fresh off a turbulent debut campaign in Munich, which saw him fail to hit the heights of his famed Liverpool fame, as well as suffer a heavy fine for punching teammate Leroy Sane, hitman Mane has been tipped to bring a swift close to the German chapter of his career.
Saudi giants Al Ahli, for one, are understood to be keeping a close eye on the situation of the Senegalese.
And though his manager was quick to assure that Mane himself is eager to stay put, he was also not shy in reiterating that ‘a lot of things can happen in football’.
Tuchel on Mané: “We’ve a constellation that makes it very difficult for Sadio. The player knows that too”. 🚨🔴🇸🇳
“Mané has a contract and wants to stay. And we respect that. But it’s only the first day of training and a lot of things can happen in football”. pic.twitter.com/qGtTiRR9J6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 15, 2023
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