Key Takeaways:
- Bayern Munich’s supervisory board has ruled that only loan signings will be made until the end of the transfer window
- Max Eberl had expected to reinvest profits from Kingsley Coman’s sale, but this will not occur as planned
- Bayern continues loan negotiations with Chelsea for Christopher Nkunku, as RB Leipzig also pursues the Frenchman
Club Policy Shift Sparks Internal Friction
The supervisory board at Bayern Munich has resolved that, for the remainder of the transfer window, all new arrivals will join on loan deals only, according to sources close to SportingPedia. This development has caused confusion amongst the club’s football management team, namely Max Eberl, Christoph Freund, and manager Vincent Kompany.
The report specifies that Eberl was previously under the impression he would have permission to reinvest the revenue generated by Kingsley Coman’s transfer to Saudi Arabia. The decision to prohibit such reinvestment reportedly took him by surprise, given his urgent need to deliver short-term results to secure his own position at the club.
🚨💣 The Bayern supervisory board has decided to limit itself to loans and not permanent transfers until the end of the transfer window !
This decision caused confusion among Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, who, after the sale of Kingsley Coman, were convinced that they would be… pic.twitter.com/qEBFUfdRsZ
— Bayern Focus (@FCBayernFocus) August 19, 2025
Strategic Focus Shifts Towards Financial Prudence
Meanwhile, Bayern’s so-called ‘strategy department’ featuring Uli Hoeness and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, opposes the idea of spending €50-60 million on a target who was not identified as the club’s primary option. This is especially the case in light of the collapse of negotiations for Nick Woltemade. Instead of pursuing a costly stopgap, the club’s leadership prefers promoting academy prospects and bringing in players on loan who must demonstrate their worth before any permanent move is considered.
Planning for 2026 and Transfer Market Activities
Bayern are reportedly placing emphasis on building towards a major recruitment push in the summer of 2026, choosing to preserve financial resources for high-profile signings at that time. As a result, they do not wish to commit significant funds this summer for players viewed as interim solutions.
Current Transfer Negotiations and Outlook
With these restrictions in place, Max Eberl is actively engaged in discussions with Chelsea over the loan acquisition of Christopher Nkunku. RB Leipzig are also interested in securing the French forward on similar terms, with both clubs keen to bring him in on loan rather than a permanent purchase at this stage.
