Football transfer news: In absence of Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich searching for goalkeeper before Bundesliga kicks off

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Bayern Munich will soon embark on searching for a suitable goalkeeper because veteran Manuel Neuer will miss many Bundesliga matches. The veteran goalkeeper will take weeks in recovering from surgery and even after he joins, he will be under the scanner for some time.

Bayern are now dependent on 35-year-old Sven Ulreich, who once was their third choice. But, now the Bavarians are left with no option after Alexander Nuebel has left the club for VfB Stuttgart, Yann Sommer has joined Inter Milan and Johannes Schenk have gone to Preussen Muenster.

Bayern’s Head Coach Thomas Tuchel wants to hire Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrzabalaga, whom he has coached at Stamford Bridge. If media reports are to be believed, Bayern’s shortlist includes AFC Ajax’s Geronimo Rulli and Sevilla’s Yassine Bounou. Reports suggest Bayern are in talks to sign former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea.

After winning 11 Bundesliga crowns in a row, it is natural that Thomas Tuchel’s team launches the campaign for the 12th title in a row. They have won the Bundesliga 33 times so far. Earlier, they used the transfer window in acquiring strikers and midfielders, now they focused on the goalkeeper.

Thomas Tuchel’s side has agreed to a deal in principle on Wednesday to acquire Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane for EUR 100 million. Kane has not won any major trophy so far, though he has won the Champions League Golden Boot Award three times. With 320 appearances and 213 international goals, he is one of the best strikers of his time, but Munich will have to fight with the problem of a goalkeeper.

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