Bayern Munich are 'optimistic' they will complete the signing of RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer next summer.
Laimer has been a key presence for Leipzig since joining in 2017, racking up 167 appearances.
The 25-year-old was chased by Liverpool in the last transfer window, but a deal could not be agreed and the Reds ended up bringing in Arthur Melo instead.
According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal to bring the Austrian to Bayern was in place in July before falling through. He also claims Laimer is keen to join the German club, who are 'optimistic' they will complete the transfer in the summer.
Laimer's current contract at the Red Bull Arena will be up in June, meaning he could join Julian Nagelsmann's side on a free transfer.
The news will come as a blow to Liverpool after Laimer previously expressed affectio for Jurgen Klopp's side.
In quotes carried by the Liverpool Echo, he said: 'I'm generally a football fan. I generally like watching the Premier League. I've always been a Liverpool fan.
The midfielder also seemed keen on staying in Germany, though, as he explained: 'I don't think a club like [Bayern Munich] comes knocking every summer, it's one of the best in the world.
'When you're associated with clubs like this, there's a certain pride. But I'm more the guy who talks to people and needs a feeling that everything fits together.'
Vabballer2k6
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This Is What Bayern Needs... A No.9 💫💫💫🥳💯 Make It Happen.
Vabballer2k6
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Yeh I feel we have more than enough players in that position and would love to see gravenbach and sabotzer with more game time
Nah Not Sabitzer He Has Been Nothing Near His Redbull Stiny. I Think We Need To Give Gravenburch mire playing time as Goretzka Is Going To Cement back that position
Jancmnot
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Yeh I feel we have more than enough players in that position and would love to see gravenbach and sabotzer with more game time
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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Can't understand the fact why we need to add a player in already packed midfield. Nagelsmann & his obsession with leipzig players. Better give gravenbach some playing time
Nagelsmann is the Bundesliga ETH. Birds of the same feather🤦♂️
Dakdelopuz
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Can't understand the fact why we need to add a player in already packed midfield. Nagelsmann & his obsession with leipzig players. Better give gravenbach some playing time
Nagelsmann is indeed not up for the task Bring in another midfielder in already packed midfielders. This coach doesn't think at all
XpainIMperious
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Sry misclick meant to reply for him. He says nagelsmann is obssesed I say he is a genious cause that way bayern perform in ucl is magical
no worries 🙂
Mupbkruyz
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yea i know thats genius but the dude who ask the question said "can't understand" thats why i explain him ✌️
Sry misclick meant to reply for him. He says nagelsmann is obssesed I say he is a genious cause that way bayern perform in ucl is magical
XpainIMperious
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That for you my friend is genious. That’s what makes Bayern great, it’s great performance both on the pitch and in the transfer window
yea i know thats genius but the dude who ask the question said "can't understand" thats why i explain him ✌️
Mupbkruyz
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thats bayern for u , they don't want any player , they are just cutting the competition in the league by getting rival team talents they are doing this for a long time u should know that cuz u r a bayern fan
That for you my friend is genious. That’s what makes Bayern great, it’s great performance both on the pitch and in the transfer window
XpainIMperious
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Can't understand the fact why we need to add a player in already packed midfield. Nagelsmann & his obsession with leipzig players. Better give gravenbach some playing time
thats bayern for u , they don't want any player , they are just cutting the competition in the league by getting rival team talents they are doing this for a long time u should know that cuz u r a bayern fan
Panja
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Can't understand the fact why we need to add a player in already packed midfield. Nagelsmann & his obsession with leipzig players. Better give gravenbach some playing time