Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel in talks with Declan Rice
Rice is also attracting interest from Arsenal.
Sky Germany report that Bayern Munich will increase their efforts to sign midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham this summer.
Rice, who is also attracting interest from Arsenal, is on Bayern’s radar, as they look to boost their midfield going forward.
Tuchel calls Rice
A phone call took place between Bayern head coach Thomas Tuchel and Rice in recent days and the 24-year-old is reportedly open to joining the Bundesliga champions, who lifted the German title on Saturday after Borussia Dortmund’s last-minute collapse.
❗️News #Rice: There was a phone call with #Tuchel a few days ago! Been told it was a good talk. Both appreciate each other. Rice is open to join Bayern & Tuchel. FCB wants to intensify their efforts now. He’s still a transfer target.
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 29, 2023
But: Time is running as he could sign for… pic.twitter.com/ShJcBHCrf4
The fee being reported for Hammers captain Rice is just below €100m. Midfielders Mateo Kovacic, Marco Verratti and Adrian Rabiot have all been linked with a move to the Allianz Arena.
Kimmich surprised
Davies’ Bayern future up in the air
Dest set for another move
Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich criticised his club’s decision to sack Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidžić just after the team were crowned Bundesliga champions at the weekend. “Of course, it comes as a surprise that it’s the day you win the German league title... I think they could have waited another two or three days.”
Despite the changes, the German club will continue working on strengthening their squad ahead of the new season. The new recruitment team includes Uli Hoeneß, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Tuchel, Jan-Christian Dreesen and CFO Dr. Michael Diederich.