According to a new report from Sky Sports Germany's Plettenberg, many within Bayern Munich believe Thomas Muller could retire next summer, while Manchester United continue to keep tabs on a number of Bayern players, including Gretzka, Alphonso Davies and Sane.
Reports suggest that many in the Bayern squad believe that this will be Muller's last season and that he could hang up his boots next summer. The best case scenario would be for him to play in the Champions League final at home to round off his career. However, plans for retirement could also change if Muller stays fit for the upcoming campaign and is still eager to continue playing for Bayern.
Meanwhile, Manchester United's interest in Bayern midfielder Gretzka has not waned. According to reports, United had inquired about Gretzka this summer and saw him as a potential replacement for Casemiro, who joined in January. However, as of now, Gretzka is not considering leaving Bayern, where he hopes to continue his career.
Apart from Gretzka, Bayern's contract extension talks with Kimmich are also going well. Kimmich is seen as Bayern's top priority for a contract extension after Musiala, and he is likely to remain at Bayern beyond 2025 to contribute to the team.
In addition, United are also keeping an eye on two of Bayern's players whose contracts are due to expire next summer - Alphonso Davies and Sane. Both players have performed very well for Bayern and have therefore caught United's attention.
For Bayern, they need to carefully consider Muller's retirement plan as well as the future of players like Gretzka, Kimmich, Alphonso Davies and Sane. These players are all important members of Bayern's team and their stay or departure will directly affect the future direction of the team. United, on the other hand, will need to continue to keep an eye on these players to fully prepare the team for the future.
