Bayern Munich are not planning a big investment in defense this summer. The Bavarian club has a good group of center-backs, who did well this season. However, departures can certainly change Bayern's plans in this position.
Bayern Munich will not have to dip into the transfer market to sign a goalkeeper this summer as they resolved the futures of Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich before the end of the season. The two senior goalkeepers have signed new one-year contracts with Bayern. Neuer has been in decent form this season, which has also led to a U-turn on international retirement ahead of next month's World Cup. He will be the number one next season, but his game time will be managed as Jonas Urbig continues to develop into a good goalkeeper.
Liverpool have made a pitch for Hertha Berlin's much sought after teenage talent Kennet Eichhorn but he has yet to make a decision on his next move. The 16-year-old defensive midfielder has a number of elite clubs such as Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen all keen to sign him and, owing to his age, would stay in Germany until he is 18.
