"Huge transfer fee"! Bayern Munich are reportedly working on a completely unexpected signing for their attack

According to Romano, talks are already underway between Bayern and Saibari, having gained momentum following Gordon's rejection. The Moroccan is said to be "keen to join Bayern this summer". Sky then reported on Tuesday afternoon that Bayern had already submitted a written offer to Saibari and his agency.

Sky adds that Bayern are still in touch with other targets.

Saibari is under contract in Eindhoven until 2029, and Romano adds that the player is waiting for the Dutch champions to announce their asking price. Bayern are not alone in their pursuit: Galatasaray and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation, though no formal bids have been confirmed.

Local Dutch paper Eindhovens Dagblad confirms that PSV are aware of Bayern's interest and are holding out for a "huge transfer fee".

That fee could exceed 60 million euros. That fee roughly matches the ceiling Bayern had set during their failed pursuit of Anthony Gordon, so it is unlikely to derail the deal. Sky still reports "clear financial limits" for the German champions, though no figure is given.

Bayern are also said to be on the brink of securing the vital revenue from Joao Palhinha's sale, money they urgently need from their loaned players this summer to fund new signings. Contrary to reports that Palhinha was considering a return to Sporting Lisbon, the midfielder prefers to stay at Tottenham Hotspur, according to Romano. The English side, who narrowly avoided relegation and had Palhinha on loan from Munich last season, reportedly hold a buy-option worth around €30 million and are said to be keen to exercise it.

Bayern Munich is prioritising the signing of a versatile attacker this summer. The club seeks a player capable of operating on the wings and, when needed, supporting Harry Kane in the centre.

Gordon had been identified as a suitable candidate, with reports suggesting Bayern had even reached an agreement with the England international. However, the winger chose FC Barcelona instead, with the Catalan club set to pay Newcastle United up to €80 million in transfer fees.

Saibari is now reportedly the hot topic at Säbener Straße, as he matches the desired profile. The Moroccan international primarily plays on the wings or in the number ten role, yet he is also capable of leading the line.

During Eindhoven's 1-2 defeat to Bayern at the end of the Champions League group stage in late January, for instance, Saibari started in a two-man attack and scored a fine equaliser to make it 1-1. His blend of technique, dynamism and goal threat has clearly impressed the FCB hierarchy, led by sporting director Max Eberl.

Saibari came through the youth set-ups of Belgian heavyweights RSC Anderlecht and KRC Genk. In 2020 he switched from Genk's U21s to PSV's reserve side, and after impressing he graduated to Eindhoven's first team for the 2022/23 campaign.

He has since become a key figure at PSV, playing a central role in back-to-back domestic titles and delivering standout moments in the Champions League, most memorably his "dream goal" against Bayern.

That presents a tricky situation for FC Bayern: if the midfielder shines for dark-horse Morocco at the upcoming World Cup, PSV may raise its asking price still higher. Saibari is a regular starter in the Moroccan attack and already played a key role at the Africa Cup of Nations around the turn of the year. Morocco opens its World Cup campaign against Brazil, and with Scotland and Haiti completing the group, the nation's minimum target is a place in the knockout stage.