Bayern Munich are intensifying their squad rebuild for the upcoming season, spurred by their Club World Cup performance, which exposed a need for attacking reinforcements. 

The Bundesliga giants have set their sights on VfB Stuttgart’s rising star, Nick Woltemade, tabling a €50 million offer (€45 million fixed, €5 million in bonuses) for the 23-year-old German forward. Stuttgart, however, rejected the bid, standing firm on their stance to retain Woltemade, who has three years left on his contract.

Negotiations promise to be challenging for Bayern, as Stuttgart are reluctant to lose their versatile forward. Woltemade has emerged as Bayern’s primary target after missing out on other prospects like Nico Williams, Bradley Barcola, and Florian Wirtz. 

Despite interest from Napoli and Chelsea, Woltemade reportedly favors a move to Munich, with personal terms already agreed.

The urgency to secure Woltemade’s signature has heightened following a serious injury to Bayern’s Jamal Musiala, leaving a gap in their attacking lineup. 

With Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller departing, Bayern are desperate for quality and depth in attack. Woltemade’s ability to play across the front four makes him an ideal fit for Bayern’s tactical needs.

Bayern aim to finalize the deal before pre-season training begins later this month, hoping to bolster their squad for a competitive campaign. Woltemade’s versatility, youth, and potential align perfectly with Bayern’s vision for a dynamic attack capable of challenging for domestic and European honors.

Stuttgart’s firm stance could drive up the transfer fee, but Bayern’s determination to land their man suggests they’ll push hard to meet Stuttgart’s valuation. 

As the transfer window heats up, all eyes are on Munich to see if they can secure Woltemade and signal their intent for the season ahead. 

For now, Bayern’s pursuit of the young German star underscores their ambition to reclaim dominance in the Bundesliga and beyond.