The future of Jonathan Tah promises to be one of the major topics of the next summer transfer market. The German defender has already confirmed that he will not continue at Bayer Leverkusen after his contract ends on June 30, which he will not renew. This situation has opened several fronts for clubs interested in securing the services of the defender.
Although initially FC Barcelona appears as the main favorite to add Tah to its sports project—according to various news sources—, the reality of the Catalan team still presents many unknowns in order to face this negotiation. The uncertainty regarding financial 'fair play' and the 1/1 rule, added to the need to execute some exits in the defensive line, mean that the operation to acquire the German international is not closed.
Bayern does not lose hope of securing Jonathan Tah's services
In this context, new information from the 'Sky Sports Germany' journalist, Florian Plettenberg, indicates that Bayern Munich has not given up on its interest in Jonathan Tah. As the 29-year-old defender has not yet signed any agreement with Barcelona, the Munich team has recently resumed contact with his entourage to explore his current situation.
According to the same source, the response from the Hamburg native's side would have been positive. 'Die Roten' inquired about the possibilities of launching an offensive for the defender from July 1, when he is officially released from Bayer Leverkusen. In view of this, Jonathan Tah's entourage would have left the door open to listen to a formal proposal as they still have nothing certain with Barça.
The Bavarian team reactivated its interest in the German defender, but he is not their top priority
It is also worth mentioning that in the past Bayern Munich seemed to have ruled out Jonathan Tah, concentrating its efforts on Florian Wirtz. However, this renewed interest suggests a change of plans. The Bavarian team is looking to reinforce its defensive line with an experienced player and Tah fits perfectly.
Even so, he would not be the number one priority. 'Die Roten' also has its sights set on the Spanish-Dutch defender Dean Huijsen, currently at AFC Bournemouth. However, any defensive signing will depend on the departure of an asset in that area of the pitch, possibly the South Korean Kim Min-jae, whose future at the Allianz Arena is still uncertain.
Barcelona must be alert to a possible Bayern offensive for Tah
For its part, Barcelona will have to remain vigilant against the advance of Bayern Munich in this negotiation. While the Culé team does not resolve its economic issues and frees up space in its defense, the arrival of Jonathan Tah will continue to be an unknown. The defender is very much liked by coach Hansi Flick and his signing would be a valuable addition to an already solid defensive line, with names like Iñigo Martínez, Pau Cubarsí, Ronald Araújo, Andreas Christensen (whose future is also uncertain) and Eric García, who can even play as a midfielder.