Bayern Munich Step in for PSV Star Saibari

Another explosion occurred in the market before Europe's summer transfer window even started. According to information announced by Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday morning, Bayern Munich started talks with PSV for 25-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari, who plays for PSV Eindhoven. The Bavarian side had initially targeted Newcastle's star left-winger Anthony Gordon; however, the Munich side, which was at a disadvantage against Barcelona's offer to the English player, changed its plan. Now eyes are turned to Eindhoven.

Saibari is among Europe's most talked-about talents ahead of the 2026-27 season. Last season in the Eredivisie, he played as PSV's attacking engine with 19 goals and 9 assists; he also caught the attention of European giants with his performance in the Champions League. Despite extending his contract with PSV until 2028 in recent months, his club may agree to a departure — especially in case of an offer from a club like Bayern Munich. The transfer fee that PSV has set for Saibari is reported to be in the range of 40-50 million euros.

Bayern is not the only one interested in Saibari's transfer. Liverpool had also put the player on their list in recent months; in Turkey, Galatasaray is among the clubs closely following the transfer. According to TransferFeed reports, the football board of the yellow-and-red club has been keeping the Moroccan player on the radar for a long time. However, Bayern Munich's entry has taken the transfer race to a different dimension. Saibari, in an interview he gave to the media in March, had said "First the World Cup, then I'll think about transfer." The player, who will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Morocco, this summer is a turning point for both his career and the decision waiting for European clubs.

Bayern Munich's loss of Leroy Sane to Galatasaray in recent years, which has entered the heart of Turkish football audiences, and the obligation to renew rotation in the attack line, make the Saibari move inevitable. A profile that can fit Vincent Kompany's system in more than one position — Saibari can play as winger, number 10, and even false 9. This versatility makes him an attractive alternative especially for Bayern. Official offers are expected to be put on the table in the coming days.

Source: Fabrizio Romano

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