Ought to Barcelona really feel the necessity to add to their depth at centre-back, they should discover a new goal, as they appear set to lose out on Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah. The Germany worldwide is out of contract this summer season, and was accessible on a free, however they’ve been overwhelmed to his signature.
Barcelona had reportedly agreed phrases with Tah a while in the past, and for some time it appeared that he was prioritising a transfer to the Blaugrana. Nonetheless they might not assure they might be capable of register him, with doubts about each their wage restrict and informed him that gross sales could be required earlier than he could possibly be signed.
Bayern Munich renew curiosity in Tah
Bayern Munich had dropped their curiosity in Tah earlier within the yr, presuming that he was on the transfer to Barcelona. Nonetheless as uncertainty continued, Bayern got interested once more, and reopened talks. Christian Falk informed CF Bayern Insider that regardless of Barcelona knocking on the door once more, the Bavarian aspect had been assured, and subsequently, it seems he has come to a remaining determination on his future.
True ✅ Jonathan Tah (29) will signal a contract til 2029 at FC Bayern subsequent Week@BILD_Sport @altobelli13 pic.twitter.com/vOraco6bUr
— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) Could 23, 2025
Bayern Munich and Arsenal contemplate two extra Barcelona targets
As well as, Bayern are additionally taking a look at strikes for 2 additional gamers which were linked with Barcelona. The Blaugrana President Joan Laporta has been advocating for Rafael Leao of AC Milan. even when Hansi Flick and Director of Soccer Deco are much less satisfied. Florian Plettenberg explains that Bayern are weighing up a transfer for the Portuguese.
🚨🔴 EXCL | FC Bayern are at the moment additionally trying intently at Rafael #Leao!
High agent Jorge Mendes and Max Eberl have an excellent relationship, and there was contact and talks concerning Leão.
Bayern are looking for a high-profile signing for the left wing: Kaoru #Mitoma is amongst… pic.twitter.com/mkFFR9fm74
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) Could 23, 2025
Fellow Champions League semi-finalists Arsenal are additionally in talks Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig, one other gamers that was scouted by Barcelona earlier within the season as they weighed up a transfer for a striker. They’ve since determined to delay mentioned transfer, however Sesko might not be accessible once they do search for a Robert Lewandowski successor.
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCL | Arsenal are actually in concrete talks with RB Leipzig concerning Benjamin #Sesko!
Marcel Schäfer and Andrea Berta are involved. Whereas Arsenal are additionally monitoring different strikers equivalent to Viktor Gyökeres, their pursuit of Sesko is critical. Mikel Arteta is a giant admirer… pic.twitter.com/xqzXj38jzJ
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) Could 23, 2025
How will this have an effect on Barcelona’s plans?
Though the hyperlinks with Leao and Sesko didn’t look critical for this summer season, dropping out on Tah is extra of a blow. He was lined up as a possible various if Ronald Araujo decides to maneuver on this summer season, however they could be extra open to conserving the Uruguayan now. To this point it seems he’s dedicated to staying at any charge.
Juvenil gamers Juan Hernández and Pedro Fernández educated with the primary staff this morning, and could possibly be known as up for the sport in opposition to Athletic Membership. @jbatalla7
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) Could 23, 2025