Will FC Bayern be active in the transfer market again this coming winter? Following the disappointing 3-3 draw at Viking Stavanger and Munich’s recent inconsistent performances, speculation is already swirling about possible reinforcements for Vincent Kompany’s team. Prominent names are currently circulating, particularly on the defensive side.

One of them is Jules Koundé of FC Barcelona. The French national team player has recently been linked once again with the German record champions. According to Spanish media, Bayern is monitoring the situation of the 27-year-old, who has seen significantly less playing time under coach Hansi Flick lately.

But how concrete are the transfer plans at Säbener Straße, really? BILD soccer editor Christian Falk addressed the rumors on the “Bayern Insider” podcast, offering a dose of reality.

Koundé to FC Bayern? “Not true.”

In the podcast segment “True or Not True,” Falk was confronted with the claim that the Munich club would be trying to sign Koundé this coming winter. His response was unequivocal: “Not true.”

That said, Bayern’s interest in the French defender is nothing new. As early as last summer, Falk reported that Koundé had been on the record champion’s radar for years. However, a concrete transfer never materialized.

Apparently, little has changed in the situation. Munich already has two established options for the right side of defense in Konrad Laimer and Josip Stanisic. Additionally, Koundé can also play in central defense, where Bayern is equally well-stocked with Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Minjae Kim.

Bayern’s management is satisfied with the roster

Under these circumstances, it seems unlikely that the record champions will sign a high-profile new player in January. Especially since Bayern already invested heavily in their roster this past summer, and club officials see no reason to make adjustments.

The key factor, therefore, will likely be whether any personnel changes occur in the coming weeks. Potential departures could open up new opportunities. Without such changes to the roster, however, there is little reason to strengthen the defense with another expensive player.

Added to this is the fact that a transfer for Koundé would be financially demanding. The French national team player still has a contract with Barcelona through 2030.

For Bayern, this means that even though club officials continue to monitor the transfer market, no specific winter transfers are planned at this time.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/16/reagiert-bayern-auf-die-formkrise-so-plant-der-fcb-die-winter-transferperiode/.