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Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Real Madrid? Bundesliga giants make fresh move for Jonathan Tah as they look to beat La Liga rivals to in-demand defender on free transfer

<p>It is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayer-leverkusen-stalwart-wanted-by-la-liga-giants-liverpool-confirms-imminent-exit/blte5eeccbf411619ed" target="_blank">confirmed that Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Tah will be leaving BayArena as a free agent</a> at the end of the current season. According to German publication <em>BILD </em>(h/t <a href="https://www.football-espana.net/2025/05/02/bayern-munich-to-make-fresh-move-for-barcelona-and-real-madrid-target" target="_blank">Football Espana</a>), Bayern Munich have reignited their interest in the German international, who is also being tracked by La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Back in February, Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl ruled out a move for Tah after failing to agree a deal with Bayer Leverkusen last summer. However, with the 29-year-old now set to become a free agent, Bayern have renewed their interest. Talks with Tah’s camp are underway, with Die Roten eager to strike a deal this month, especially as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-former-bayern-munich-target-afford-sign-summer-salary-limit-reduction-hansi-flick-closes-in-highly-rated-defender/blt7673bba530bff91c" target="_blank">Barcelona remain entangled in resolving potential departures</a> from their overcrowded defensive unit. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Tah isn't the only player being monitored by the Bavarians. Earlier this week, it was reported that the Bundesliga giants are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-in-talks-sign-centre-back-man-city-sold-5m-replacement-monaco-bound-eric-dier/blt5ad94fdd3a14fb6d" target="_blank">keeping tabs on Borussia Mönchengladbach's Japanese centre-back Ko Itakura</a>. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/offer-dean-huijsen-bayern-munich-bid-liverpool-arsenal-chelsea-target-bournemouth-defender-gbp50m-release-clause-revealed/blt3aed6d12e4cc076a" target="_blank">Dean Huijsen, the Bournemouth sensation, is another player that head coach Vincent Kompany admires</a> a lot. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>With Eric Dier set to leave for free and join Ligue 1 heavyweights Monaco, Bayern are desperate to look for defensive reinforcements. Another player who could be on his way out of the Allianz Arena is Kim Min-jae, who doesn't want to prolong his stay in Germany. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-new-defensive-leader-blues-bayern-munich-vincent-kompany-side/blt41752c9f5368c773" target="_blank">Chelsea have reportedly begun talks over a potential summer deal</a>, with Newcastle and Juventus also interested in the South Korea international. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH?

Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Real Madrid? Bundesliga giants make fresh move for Jonathan Tah as they look to beat La Liga rivals to in-demand defender on free transfer | Goal.com

Bayern Munich are keen on reinforcing their defence this summer, and they have reignited their interest in the out-of-contract Jonathan Tah.