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Despite mounting injuries, Bayern Munich will keep spending focused on next summer, not January

According to a report from Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich is currently not expected to be particularly active in the January transfer window, despite the recent wave of injuries that has put considerable pressure on Vincent Kompany’s squad.…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:00 PM
Despite mounting injuries, Bayern Munich will keep spending focused on next summer, not January
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich plans to avoid spending in the January transfer window despite recent squad injuries.
  • The club is saving funds to pursue an expensive permanent attacking signing in summer 2027.
  • Management expects most injured players to return by January 8, with Ismael Saibari the lone exception.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich is reportedly unlikely to be active in the upcoming January transfer window despite recent squad injuries. According to a report from Bild, the Bundesliga club prefers to avoid expensive, short-term winter additions to support manager Vincent Kompany's squad, as management anticipates almost all currently injured players will return by early January.

The club is instead focused on preserving financial resources for a significant permanent attacking signing planned for the summer of 2027. Aside from Ismael Saibari, Bayern expects a fully fit squad when the season resumes on January 8, limiting the urgency for winter transfers.

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