Fenerbahçe Eyes January Swoop for Bayern’s Leon Goretzka, Move Deemed Unlikely

Bayern view a midseason sale as too risky given limited midfield depth.

Overview

Turkish and German reports say Fenerbahçe plan a winter approach, influenced by coach Domenico Tedesco’s prior work with Goretzka at Schalke.
Sport Bild reports Bayern are reluctant to approve a January exit because the squad includes only four viable central midfielders.
Contract talks between Goretzka and Bayern are expected to proceed, though outlets describe the chances of a new deal as slim.
German reporting cites a salary of about €17 million per year for Goretzka, a figure viewed as a hurdle to any extension.
With his contract running to summer 2026, this winter window is portrayed as a realistic last chance for Bayern to secure a fee.