Bayern Munich have shifted their summer transfer strategy decisively towards player sales, with honorary president Uli Hoeneß spearheading a squad clear-out focused exclusively on permanent departures.
The reigning German double champions are now willing to consider substantial bids for Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito, marking a notable change in policy regarding the Canada international.
Davies and Ito made available
While Bayern previously appeared determined to retain Davies regardless of outside interest, the recent signing of Nathaniel Brown has altered the club’s thinking. Brown, who arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt, started at left-back for Germany during the World Cup and offers proven cover in that position.
Davies has endured ongoing struggles with injuries and fitness concerns throughout the World Cup period, while Ito has faced comparable issues since completing his move from VfB Stuttgart. With Brown now providing depth, Bayern are prepared to examine significant proposals for either defender.
Loan quartet facing permanent exits
Beyond the potential sales of established stars, Bayern are working intensively to secure permanent transfers for four players who spent portions of last season on loan. João Palhinha, Sacha Boey, Bryan Zaragoza and Armindo Sieb are all expected to leave definitively rather than secure further temporary moves.
The Portuguese midfielder, French defender, Spanish winger and German forward all struggled to break into manager Vincent Kompany’s starting eleven. Hoeneß is reportedly insisting on permanent solutions for this group, with loans largely ruled out as the club seeks to finalise clean breaks.
Minimal recruitment planned
Incoming transfers will be strictly limited unless extraordinary circumstances emerge. Bayern intend to sign a maximum of one additional player before the window closes, with a new right-back specifically ruled out as a current priority despite recent speculation.
The club will now await concrete proposals for Davies and Ito while actively negotiating permanent exits for Palhinha, Boey, Zaragoza and Sieb. The strategy reflects a deliberate pivot towards financial consolidation and squad streamlining ahead of the new campaign.