Jules Koundé on Bayern Munich’s January shopping list

Bayern Munich have reportedly placed Barcelona defender Jules Koundé on their transfer shortlist ahead of the January transfer window. The Bundesliga giants join Chelsea in monitoring the Frenchman, who has recently seen reduced playing time under Barcelona's current setup. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany is reportedly seeking defensive upgrades despite having options such as Konrad Laimer, Josip Stanišić, and Sacha Boey available.

A potential permanent transfer faces hurdles, as Koundé is under contract with Barcelona until 2030 and is reportedly in no rush to depart. Bayern may need to offload players like Boey before completing a deal, while Feyenoord defender Givairo Read is also cited as an alternative target.