Bayern Munich Close in on Jonathan Tah Signing Ahead of Rivals

Bayern Munich are close to signing Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah. Talks with Tah started in April. Bayern are leading the race to sign the defender on a free transfer. His contract at Leverkusen expires this summer and Bayern have sent in an official proposal already.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bayern want to sign Leverkusen centre-back Tah on a free transfer. They have made an offer to the player, who now looks set to move to the Allianz Arena in the summer. Other club like Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in signing the defender Tah but he is likely to stay in Germany.

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

Tah played a key role in Leverkusen winning their first Bundesliga title this season. Their solid performances at the back helped them win the title as they have the best defensive record in the league. The 28-year-old has made 31 appearances in the league and scored two goals. Bayern finished second in the league, nine points behind the leaders Leverkusen. They have already revealed their interest in other players as well, like Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. With defensive reinforcements high on Bayern’s wishlist, Tah could be set to make the move to Allianz Arena.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BAYERN AND TAH?

Tah will continue talks with Bayern as they look to close his signing before other interested clubs interfere. Their next match is against Kaiserslautern in the DFB Pokal final, where they will hope to win the cup after missing out on the Bundesliga crown. Should the Tah deal be done swiftly, he will likely be a part of Bayern’s next season plans as they aim to win back the league title.