Bayern keen on Gladbach’s Denis Zakaria, Man United interest cools

The 2022 January transfer window is open (find out when it closes here), and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Bayern leading the race for Zakaria

Bayern Munich are set to capitalise on the contract situation of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, having reportedly followed him for a number of years.

Zakaria, 25, has been heavily linked with an exit from Gladbach since he entered the final year of his contract and Sky Germany reports that the Bundesliga champions are leading the race to sign him when it expires.

With it looking more likely that Corentin Tolisso will leave the Allianz Arena in the summer, the Switzerland international is seen as an ideal replacement on a free transfer, with Bayern particularly keen on Zakaria’s ability to play in midfield as well as part of a back three.

Zakaria also been on the shortlist of Juventus, Arsenal and Manchester United, but interest from Old Trafford has reportedly cooled.

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