According to reports from Sport Bild, European heavyweights Manchester City and Juventus FC have registered a strong interest in signing FC Bayern München goalkeeper Alexander Nübel. The 29-year-old shot-stopper is prepared to depart Germany this summer after concluding a highly successful three-year loan spell with Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart.
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Based on discussions within the Bavarian club, FC Bayern München sporting directors Christoph Freund and Max Eberl have made it clear that Nübel is not part of the club's plans for the upcoming campaign. The decision-makers are actively looking for a permanent sale rather than another temporary loan assignment for the German international.
Field observations from editorial monitoring indicate that interested clubs will need to fulfill an asking price estimated between €10 million and €15 million to secure the goalkeeper. Nübel's market value remains strong as he prepares to travel with the German national squad for the upcoming World Cup tournament.
Both Manchester City and Juventus FC have reportedly initiated initial contact with the player's representatives to discuss a potential move. However, the primary obstacle in negotiations is Nübel's substantial annual salary of €11 million, a financial demand that Juventus FC cannot meet after missing out on qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League.
According to insider reports, FC Bayern München might be open to finding a creative compromise to facilitate the transfer. The German champions are reportedly willing to subsidize a portion of the goalkeeper's wage packet to bridge the financial gap and ensure a smooth exit for all parties involved.
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