Bayern Munich are once again looking towards FC Barcelona as they assess their options in the transfer market.

As previously reported, the Bavarian giants have shown an interest in signing Dani Olmo in the upcoming January transfer window.

Now, it appears that the the German champions have also identified another Barça player as a potential target.

Indeed, according to Christian Falk of BILD (h/t SPORT ) Jules Kounde is on Bayern Munich’s shortlist and they are considering a move for the Barcelona defender during the January transfer window.

The Bundesliga champions view the right-back slot as a priority position to strengthen after struggling to find the consistency they want.

No longer a permanent starter at Barcelona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Although Vincent Kompany can call on Konrad Laimer, Josip Stanisic and Sacha Boey, the club’s sporting department continues to explore alternatives.

Kounde fits the profile Bayern are looking for thanks to his experience and ability to play both at right-back and in central defence.

From a tactical formation and squad depth perspective, "El Bayern de Múnich evalúa la posibilidad de fichar en enero al defensa del Barcelona de 27 años: informe" carries substantial tournament implications for international seeding and domestic campaign momentum. Coaching staffs are heavily weighing high-pressing efficiency (PPDA), defensive transition pace, and fixture fatigue management.

Tactical analysts monitoring Transfer Wire metrics emphasize that squad adaptability and set-piece execution will likely dictate outcomes in high-leverage knockout environments. Real-time match telemetry and tracking data continue to inform managerial decision-making.

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