FC Barcelona is looking for defensive reinforcements, and Jonathan Tah has reportedly emerged as a potential target. However, if the Catalan club is hoping to lure the Bayern Munich center back away in January, it might want to start making other plans.
According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), FC Barcelona has made an inquiry about Tah with a view toward a possible winter transfer. Sporting director Deco is searching for an experienced defender who could
partner with young Pau Cubarsí, and the 29-year-old Bayern Munich defender appears to fit that profile.
There is certainly a connection worth monitoring. Tah’s agent, Pini Zahavi, maintains an excellent relationship with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, potentially giving the Spanish club a useful line of communication should it decide to pursue the defender more seriously.
Unfortunately for Barcelona, the player’s own position appears considerably less encouraging. Tah is reportedly happy at Bayern Munich and is currently not considering a departure. A January transfer is therefore viewed as highly unlikely.
That should not come as a surprise. Tah joined Bayern Munich to compete at the highest level, and he remains an important part of Vincent Kompany’s defensive options. Walking away midway through the season would hardly make sense unless circumstances changed significantly.
Barcelona can certainly ask the question, and Zahavi’s connections might help keep communication open. But unless Tah has a sudden change of heart, Deco may need to look elsewhere for his experienced defensive partner for Cubarsí.
For now, Bayern Munich has little reason to worry.
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