"Leon Goretzka is likely to be the wanted man during the winter transfer window, as it does look like Bayern will not offer him a new deal. Atletico Madrid have already made an enquiry about a potential transfer for the German midfielder. The Spanish club will likely face competition from one of the top clubs in Serie A. According to Tutto Mercato Web in Italy (via iMiaSanMia), Goretzka is the preferred midfield target for Napoli during the winter transfer window."
"The Italian champions have several injuries in midfield, which have forced their hand in the winter transfer market. Napoli also have alternative options since there is an acceptance that Bayern may not sell Goretzka in January. Die Roten have been tight-lipped about the future of Goretzka. The club hierarchy has been vocal about contract extensions for Serge Gnabry and Dayot Upamecano, but Goretzka's situation has hardly been addressed by them in the media."
"It does look like Bayern are ready to part ways with Goretzka in the summer. They have young midfielders in the form of Aleksandar Pavlovic and Tom Bischof, who can play more regularly after the departure of Goretzka. Moreover, Die Roten have been heavily linked with several young midfielders over the last couple of months. Summer move will be ideal for Leon Goretzka The former Schalke midfielder's preference is to stay at Bayern. He is unlikely to give up on achieving the target."
The winter transfer window is expected to be quiet for Bayern Munich in terms of incomings while multiple players enter the final six months of their contracts and attract interest. Leon Goretzka appears to be the primary target, with Atletico Madrid making an enquiry and Napoli identified as a preferred option due to midfield injuries. Bayern have not publicly addressed Goretzka's future while prioritising other contract extensions. Bayern seem prepared to part ways in summer as Aleksandar Pavlovic and Tom Bischof are poised for more regular roles and the club targets other young midfielders. Goretzka prefers to remain and has worked his way back into plans under Vincent Kompany, aiming to force a new deal through strong performances.
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