According to head coach Julian Nagelsmann, Bayern Munich “have a duty to get another goalkeeper” in the current transfer window.
After Manuel Neuer fractured his leg while skiing, the German giants are in a difficult situation because Sven Ulreich, 34, their backup goalie, is the only seasoned alternative.
Johannes Schenk, a 19-year-old, is in second place behind Ulreich, and Nagelsmann has made it obvious that he is searching for a more seasoned veteran to challenge Ulreich for the top slot while Neuer is out.
But he explained to reporters on Thursday why it’s such a challenging prospect in the middle of the season.
“In winter it is very, very difficult,” he said. “The market situation is complex because other clubs are also looking for certain positions.
“The goalkeeping market is generally complex – there aren’t that many players out there. The situation is not easy.
“We’re trying to do something. We have a duty to get another goalkeeper, regardless of whether he becomes number one or number two, because behind [Ulreich] we only have very young players.
“If [Ulreich] were to get injured, it would be a complex situation for a young player with no professional experience to be between the posts. I’m a friend of always keeping your eyes and ears open.”
When asked about Bayern’s links to 34-year-old Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer, Nagelsmann suggested there has been little progress.
“It’s like I said before, it’s kind of normal the way things are going,” he said. “There is no club that likes to give away their goalkeeper.
“There are few goalkeepers on the market that make sense for us and improve us. Nothing new at the moment.”