Bayern Munich are eyeing Scott McTominay as an alternative for Joao Palhinha.
According to Daily Mirror, Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are eyeing Manchester United star Scott McTominay should a move for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha fall flat.
The German giants were close to landing the Portuguese star in the recently-concluded summer transfer window but were unable to see it through. In fact, Palhinha was in Germany and had already undergone his medical before the transfer fell through.
Now back at Fulham, the 28-year-old stunned everyone by penning a new deal that will hitch his future to the Londoners for years to come. However, the player has always dreamt of playing for a club such as Bayern and it could indicate a semblance of encouragement should the Bavarians make a renewed effort in the upcoming windows.
But then, Bayern appear to have learned from their faux pas last summer and are readying contingency plans. Manchester United star Scott McTominay is being mooted as the alternative should they once again fail to land Palhinha.
It is a curious selection given that Fulham have been eyeing the Scottish star as a replacement for Palhinha. It could prove to be an interesting set of dominoes should the saga rekindle itself in January.
McTominay has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and can be allowed to move on for the right price. Thomas Tuchel is very keen on a new defensive midfielder and despite being an inferior option to Palhinha, McTominay can do a job in the role.
The Bundesliga giants lack a specialist defensive midfield in their ranks and also sold Ryan Gravenberch on deadline day without bringing in a replacement. With Bayern once again expected to fight on all fronts, a clinical starting XI with enough strength in depth is key.
McTominay is a no-nonsense player who is not afraid to put in a tackle. He might lack in technical prowess but can do the dirty work in the middle of the park, potentially helping the likes of Joshua Kimmich and Leon Gopretzka make a difference further upfield. The Palhinha saga appears likely to continue when the 2024 January transfer window opens. A whole host of clubs will be watching it unfold.
