Bayern Munich Recruitment Analysis 2025/2026: Replacing Injured Jamal Musiala With Christopher Nkunku, Xavi Simons Or Harvey Elliott? – Scout Report

So far, this summer transfer period has not been too kind to Bayern Munich.

The German giants have been trying to sign another option for their attacking line for weeks, but with Florian Wirtz joining Liverpool and Nico Williams deciding to stay at Athletic Bilbao, their operation has been disappointing.

The pressure in the German media has been getting bigger for Bayern Munich Director Of Sport, Max Eberl.

At the same time, Vincent Kompany also wants to add more players to his squad, so the FC Bayern transfer saga has been rather roughly portrayed in the media.

To add insult to injury, in the game against PSG during the FIFA Club World Cup, Jamal Musiala suffered a serious injury after chasing an open ball and getting swept off his feet by Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Musiala has been a stand-out player for FC Bayern and the German national team over the last couple of seasons, and now Jamal Musialas injury adds another problem for Max Eberl to fix.

The young German superstar played on the left wing and as an attacking midfielder, providing a lot of value for Kompany over the past couple of months.

Not only is he elite in condensed space, but his first touch and dribbling ability are essential for Bayern Munich to create opportunities through the middle of the field.

Even more important is his ability to score goals from everywhere in and around the box.

His shooting technique has improved immensely since he started out in the Bundesliga at 17 years of age.

In this tactical analysis and recruitment analysis, we will examine three players that Bayern Munich should consider to enhance their offence and fill the gap caused by Musialas injury.

To make things more interesting, in this Bayern Munich analysis, we will not examine Nick Woltemade as Bayern want him, and he wants to join them.

Christopher Nkunku To Bayern Munich?

The first player we will examine has also been connected loosely to Bayern Munich for some time now: Christopher Nkunku.

Nkunku is still under contract at Chelsea until 2029, but according to multiple sources would be willing to leave London after just two years.

Nkunku would be a perfect fit in terms of position.

Just like Musiala, the Frenchman can play as an attacking midfielder and on the left wing.

But more than just that, Nkunku also already has experience in the Bundesliga, playing for RB Leipzig for four years, accumulating 70 goals and 56 assists in 172 games, a remarkable feat.

More than that, Nkunku is a stylistically fitting player to replace Jamal Musiala and can also play with the German on the field.

Another positive thing is the French connection at FC Bayern; Nkunku would meet a couple of familiar faces there, allowing him to settle in more easily.

One of the most important things Jamal Musiala provided for Kompany and his teammates this past season was his play at the edge of the box, and Nkunku would be perfect to replace him there.

Nkunku is incredibly versatile in the final third.

He can provide runs behind the defensive line and show up in the creative centre of his teams attacks.

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