Bayern Munich wants everyone to know they are absolutely, definitely not negotiating to sign Barcelona defender Jules Koundé.
The Bavarian club has publicly shot down reports linking them to the French international, even as multiple sources confirm that Koundé has sat on Bayern’s shortlist for years.
What Bayern is actually saying
According to journalist Christian Falk, a well-connected Bayern reporter, the club “likes the player and have followed his progress.” They’ve scouted him extensively. They’re just not talking to anyone about actually buying him at this particular moment in time.
The math problem blocking any deal
