Thomas Tuchel hopes after the commitment of Eric Dier for another winter transfer of the FC Bayern Munich – under certain circumstances. “If there is an opportunity to sign players who, like Eric, we are convinced not only in terms of sport but also in terms of character that they will help the group, then we are open to doing that,” said Tuchel on Saturday. “The package has to be a big one because we are at a high level.”
Regarding the speculation about the 26-year-old Nordi Mukiele von Paris Saint Germain or the 33 year old Kieran Trippier von Newcastle United Tuchel took no position. “I won’t comment on names because it’s not appropriate and we don’t want other clubs to talk publicly about our players. The positions in which we might want to add more if there is an opportunity are clearly defined,” said the 50-year-old, who would like to have another right-back in the squad Tottenham Hotspur borrowed Dier are used. But he is actually intended as a central defender. “When you bring someone in in the middle of the season, you have to be sure that it is the right character,” said Tuchel. Dier could make his debut as a substitute on Sunday (3:30 p.m./DAZN) in the home game against Werder Bremen. The desired player for the right-back position is said to be the former Leipzig Mukiele. However, since negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly proving difficult, Trippier has reportedly been considered as a possible alternative. When asked whether they were looking for a top player or a backup, Tuchel smiled. “We always look for the whole package: young, good-looking and successful,” he said. “The situation is tricky, the starting position is tricky. Other clubs have the same goals as us. The winter transfer window is a bit more complicated than the summer transfer window.”
The Moroccan Noussair Mazraoui is missing from Munich after an injury due to his being sent off to the Africa Cup, Konrad Laimer is actually planned for the midfield. Permanent reservist Bouna Sarr can’t help out in the last year of his contract because he’s injured. Josip Stanisic FC Bayern had it for one season Bayer Leverkusen borrowed. (dpa)