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Bayern Munich News: Why FC Bayern wants Oskar Pietuszewski; Liverpool, FC Barcelona want Finn Jeltsch; and MORE!

Bayern likes Pietuszewski’s versatility (Tz via @iMiaSanMia) Whether it happens in January (which is unlikely) or next summer, Bayern Munich appears set on adding a versatile attacker to its roster. One of the primary names being discussed is FC Porto’s…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:00 AM
Bayern Munich News: Why FC Bayern wants Oskar Pietuszewski; Liverpool, FC Barcelona want Finn Jeltsch; and MORE!
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich is tracking FC Porto's Oskar Pietuszewski, who has a €60 million release clause.
  • Liverpool and FC Barcelona are closely monitoring VfB Stuttgart central defender Finn Jeltsch.
  • Bayern Munich is not pursuing a move for free-agent forward Jadon Sancho.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich is reportedly targeting FC Porto attacker Oskar Pietuszewski due to his versatility across the frontline and midfield. Club officials Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are impressed by the Polish international, who possesses a €60 million release clause, as a developmental option behind Luis Díaz. Meanwhile, Stuttgart center-back Finn Jeltsch is attracting strong transfer interest from Liverpool and FC Barcelona, with the English club viewing him as a potential successor to Virgil van Dijk.

Elsewhere, reports indicate Bayern will not pursue free-agent winger Jadon Sancho, while Bayer Leverkusen intends to reject interest from Paris Saint-Germain for Ibrahim Maza. Bayern is also keeping tabs on Benfica defender Tomás Araújo as a contingency plan if needed in future windows.

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