Having seen one of their star midfielders (Toni Kroos) transfer to Real Madrid for £24 million, Bayern Munich are reportedly looking to return the favor according to AS. The Spanish outlet (via Goal Transfer Talk) has learned the club is interested in bringing Angel Di Maria to Bavaria, replacing the services of their departed star.
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Di Maria has been linked with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United all summer, but no move has come to fruition. According to Jack Watson (via Squawka), Madrid are rumored to be holding out for the full £40 million transfer fee before blessing an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu. Financial Fair Play sanctions have hindered PSG's ability to secure a move, opening the door for potential suitors.
That new suitor is Bayern Munich. Just don't tell manager Pep Guardiola.
The Spaniard was vocal about the totality of his side, claiming no additional transfers were required. "We will maybe need another goalkeeper," he said (via the Daily Mail). "But otherwise, there's no need for any more transfers. We are working with the younger players, and getting to know them. They will play if we need them."
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is in apparently no rush to see the Argentine depart the club.
"Di Maria is a Madrid player," he said (via the Daily Mail). "It is clear that with the arrival of James [Rodriguez] and Kroos, there is more competition but all the big clubs have competition and that gives energy to the team."
"Last year we had problems at the end of the season with injuries that were not very good and with these two players [Rodriguez and Kroos], we have the ability to reach the end of the season without problems."
Di Maria, however, will not be interested in competition. If Guardiola's words ring true, Bayern Munich will not be interested in his services, either.
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