"There are two ways of doing business at Bayern. The old way is to have a top target, the only one you want for a particular position, like Florian Wirtz. You go all in, and, normally, Bayern are successful in this approach. That's the traditional approach of the bosses at FC Bayern. Max Eberl, however, has a different, more modern approach. That's to commit to a shortlist and work through it until you find a player who fits the bill and is willing to join."
"Max Eberl, however, has a different, more modern approach. That's to commit to a shortlist and work through it until you find a player who fits the bill and is willing to join. First on the list was Nico Williams, then there was Jamie Gittens, and then Luis Díaz. But, the list didn't die with Díaz; there were also players beyond the Colombian in case a deal didn't work out."
Bayern employed two distinct transfer methods this summer: a traditional single-target, all-in pursuit exemplified by Florian Wirtz, and a modern shortlist-driven process led by Max Eberl. The shortlist approach involved working down a prioritized list until finding a willing and fitting player, with names such as Nico Williams, Jamie Gittens and Luis Díaz appearing. The list extended beyond initial targets, keeping options like Malick Fofana of Lyon in consideration for future windows. The Wirtz pursuit was credible but faced competition intensified by a persuasive pitch from Liverpool coach Arne Slot. The mix of strategies produced varied results and raised some skepticism about certain prioritizations.
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