Christoph Freund had a meeting over Martín Zubimendi in Portugal with a view to a potential summer move. Bayern want a 'Rodri type of player' for the #6 position who's not only a destroyer, but also good on the ball. Freund has 5-6 candidates for the position for the summer (including Palhinha and an [unnamed] English player), but Zubimendi is currently the favorite. The Spaniard has a €60m release clause.
At 24-years-old, Zubimendi is younger than Palhinha and - arguably - has a higher ceiling as a player. While Palhinha has had a solid season in England so far, negotiating with Fulham has not been easy for Bayern Munich. Moreover, Zubimendi could be a cheaper option, and might even be better than Palhinha is right now.
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