Bayern Munich head into the 2026/27 pre-season with a clear sense of direction but several pressing matters to resolve before competitive football begins. The club's most significant off-pitch development is the advancing contract situation around Harry Kane. Talks are expected to begin in earnest in early August when Kane returns from his extended post-World Cup break, with both parties targeting a deal running at least until 2029. Bayern have confirmed he will remain among the club's top earners alongside Jamal Musiala, and Kane himself has reportedly rejected approaches from Barcelona and Al-Hilal.

On the pitch, Vincent Kompany's squad is still taking shape. New signing Ismael Saibari has been diagnosed with a muscle fibre tear sustained at the World Cup, but the injury is considered relatively minor, and he could be fit for the Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on 22 August. Musiala, recovering from surgery to remove a metal plate following his serious ankle injury, is expected back in full training after the Asia tour. Youngster Bara Ndiaye is set to join the squad permanently for under five million euros after impressing on loan.

Bayern's leadership has been equally firm on retaining their key attackers. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen publicly confirmed Michael Olise will not leave, dismissing Real Madrid speculation as baseless. The club has also made clear Luis Diaz is not for sale, despite reported interest worth up to 150 million euros from Al-Hilal. Pre-season began with a 2-1 friendly defeat to Wehen Wiesbaden, a result of little consequence, with the squad still missing several World Cup participants. The next test comes against FC Rottach-Egern on 30 July.