Bayern Munich are in the middle of a significant squad overhaul this summer, with transfer activity dominating the club's agenda as pre-season approaches. The most pressing development involves Joao Palhinha, whose expected return to Benfica Lisbon has stalled after Juventus entered the picture. Benfica had been preparing a bid worth up to 25 million euros to meet Bayern's asking price, but the Italian club's late interest has turned what looked like a straightforward exit into a drawn-out situation.

Elsewhere, Bayern have been clearing the decks with several departures. Goalkeeper Alexander Nübel has left for Besiktas Istanbul, ending a six-year association that produced just four competitive appearances. The club reportedly paid a sizeable compensation fee to facilitate the move, a cost that reflects the unusual nature of his time at the club. Midfielder Jonathan Asp Jensen has joined LaLiga newcomers Deportivo A Coruna, while young forward Neol Aseko is set to move to Eintracht Frankfurt after his loan at Hannover 96.

On the positive side, sporting director Max Eberl is earning strong backing from the club's leadership. According to Sport Bild, figures including Uli Hoeness, president Herbert Hainer, and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge have praised his work in the transfer window so far. One area of internal optimism centres on Tom Bischof, the Germany Under-21 captain, who manager Vincent Kompany reportedly plans to give a bigger role following the departures of Leon Goretzka and Raphael Guerreiro. Bayern's first pre-season fixture comes against Wehen Wiesbaden on July 25.