Robert Lewandowski’s move to FC Barcelona has had far-reaching effects on Munich’s attacking game. FC Bayern no longer has an established nine and is doomed to dare to try new experiments again and again. According to various media reports, the Munich team is already looking for a suitable attacker for the coming season. According to Sport1 information, Marcus Thuram has been targeted.
FC Bayern will most likely improve on the center forward position next summer. Harry Kane, who would possibly leave Spurs a year before the end of his contract, is considered the player of choice, but would certainly be an expensive undertaking. As a possible B solution, Vlahovic and Martínez are eliminated, where the price-performance ratio should not be right. Maybe it does, but with Marcus Thuram. According to Sport1, FC Bayern is already watching the striker. Chief scout Markus Pilawa sat in the stands at the Derby Gladbach – Cologne on Sunday to observe Thuram more closely. He was able to see how the Frenchman marked the 5:2 final point. However, the matter should not be really concrete yet. According to the report, there are still no talks with the striker. Rather, it is currently a matter of scrutinizing as many candidates as possible.
All in all, it would be surprising if the answer to all Bayern problems in the center forward was Marcus Thuram. After all, the 25-year-old has played mainly as a left winger in his career and thus in a position in which the Munich team is already overoccupied. It is only since this season that the new coach, Daniel Farke, has let the offensive player off the leash as a central striker. It is clear that Thuram, with his dynamism, assertiveness and size, brings in some components that make him an interesting center forward. With eight meetings (three of them in the cup), his values read absolutely top this season.
Despite everything, Thuram will have to prove that he really is as strong as it currently seems. Let’s not forget how listless and uninspired the Frenchman dragged himself across the pitch last year. The EM participant from 2021 was only able to score three goals in the league and was often noticed with a lack of defensive work and commitment. So you can have your doubts that the massive offensive all-rounder really has the necessary mentality for Bayern Munich. Thuram seems to be in the mood again this year, but nobody can say what will happen if he ends up on the bench in Munich. In addition, Thuram also attracted attention this year with some selfish situations. Picking up better-positioned team-mates is definitely a virtue the Frenchman has yet to learn. There are simply too many uncertainties to say that Thuram is the solution to the Bayern storm. It’s worth keeping an eye on Gladbach, but overall it should be a “bigger option” for Bayern. Let’s also consider the kicker’s susceptibility to injury. Only the price would speak for the player. In view of his contract expiring next summer, Thuram could even be free of charge. Nevertheless, a transfer is only worthwhile if you are really convinced of your abilities and character.
This article was originally posted on 90min.com/de as In the sights of the Bayern scouts: will Thuram be the new Lewandowski? released.
