Bayern Munich have not opened talks with Croatia national soccer team goalkeeper Dominik Livaković ahead of the January transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Bayern Munich are looking to add a goalkeeper to their squad following the injury suffered by their number 1 goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, earlier this month. Manuel Neuer broke his leg while on vacation after the group stage elimination of the Germany national soccer team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The German goalkeeper broke his leg in a skiing accident and has been ruled out for the remainder of the 22/23 season.
Reports have said Bayern Munich are looking to sign a goalkeeper to replace Manuel Neuer for the rest of the season, and the German giants have been linked with a move for Croatia national soccer team goalkeeper Dominik Livaković. .
However, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Bayern Munich never opened talks to sign Dominik Livaković. He reports that there was not even a concrete conversation with the Croatian agents.
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Dominik Livaković has ‘other options’ after excellent 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign
Although Bayern Munich have not, according to Fabrizio Romano, opened talks with Dominik Livaković, the Croatian goalkeeper has drawn interest from elsewhere following his impressive performances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Dominik Livaković was stellar for Croatia as they reached the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina defeated them 3-0. Croatia will now face Morocco in the playoff for third place.
Dominik Livaković currently plays for Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb. He has been playing for Dinamo Zagreb since 2016. The 27-year-old goalkeeper has so far appeared in 263 matches in all competitions for the Croatian giants.
Livaković has over a year left on his current contract with Dinamo Zagreb. The last time he renewed his contract with the Croatian club was in 2021, and his current contract with them runs until 2024.
Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano is also reporting that Bayern Munich’s top priority in replacing the injured Manuel Neuer is to bring back Alexander Nübel from AS Monaco. Alexander Nübel plays for AS Monaco on loan from Bayern Munich. He joined the Ligue 1 club on loan for two seasons in June 2021. Bayern have the option to shorten the loan period after one season.
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