Bayern face intense transfer battle over key players

Bayern Munich are bracing themselves for a tense summer next year as both Real Madrid and Manchester United are reportedly planning moves for some of the club's most influential stars.

Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala have all emerged as prime targets for Europe's elite, with both Spanish and English powerhouses eager to bolster their squads.

Davies is a key target for Real Madrid, who are looking to add quality to their defence. Meanwhile, Kimmich has long been linked with a move to Manchester United, with the English board reportedly keen to bring the German to Old Trafford.

Musiala, one of the most exciting young talents in Europe, is also on the radar of both clubs, who see him as a long-term investment. Despite the intense interest, Bayern are determined to retain their key players, with the side's hierarchy confident that their contracts—Kimmich and Davies both tied until 2025, and Musiala until 2026—will give them leverage in any negotiations.

With the transfer window fast approaching, the German giants are preparing for a summer of difficult decisions. The battle to hold on to their top players promises to be one of the most closely watched stories in European football.