Bayern Munich has been linked to Benfica center-back Tomás Araújo before, and the Bavarians continue to keep an eye on the 24-year-old per a report from Sky Germany — although a current player would likely have to depart before a transfer move materializes.
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Tomás Araújo is a name that Bayern is considering in the event of a departure by Hiroki Itō or Kim Min-jae. The Portuguese is under contract with Benfica until 2029. The price package for him would be manageable. However,
nothing is concrete yet. [@Plettigoal, TUdS]
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You get the sense Bayern would be happy to see another club come in for one or even both of Itō and Kim — both squad players who do not command a place in the XI and are older and have fewer years remaining on contract than a new transfer such as Araújo would come in on. Araújo’s versatility at right-back adds another intriguing dimension to the mix; Itō can play center-back or left-back but if Bayern can bring in Nathaniel Brown — another versatile player but a left-back by trade — then another player who could play on the right would be a perfect fit.
However, with no strong indication that either of Kim or Itō wants a move away from Bavaria, Bayern may just have to stand pat and wait another year before adding a center-back.
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