Bayern Munich Plot Pursuit of PSG Star, Barcelona Target in Major Winger Move
PSG have built the kind of depth that's put them one win away from a treble, but not everyone is content with their role.
Under Luis Enrique, the Parisians captured a second straight Ligue 1 title and added the Coupe de France, with the Spanish manager using squad rotation to keep players fresh across all competitions. It's a strategy that has delivered results.
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Still, not every player is satisfied being part of a rotation. Some believe they're ready for a bigger role, and Bradley Barcola appears to be one of them. The young forward is now attracting interest from Bayern Munich, putting his future in the spotlight.
PSG standout remains on Bayern Munich's radarBayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl has left the team's training camp in Florida to focus on squad planning and hold talks with agents and other board members, according to Florian Plettenberg.
As the search for a winger continues, Bayern are keeping an eye on whether Barcelona can complete a deal for Athletic Club's Nico Williams. Barcola remains high on their list, and AC Milan's Rafael Leão has also been discussed internally.
Despite this rumor, Foot Mercato's Josué Cassé recently reported that Barcola isn't leaving PSG, as he remains a key part of the club's project and has no intention of moving on.
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