With Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upemecano, Bayern Munich has found its best pairing in central defense. However, personnel rotation could soon follow. The name of Benfica star Tomás Araújo continues to circulate persistently.

Following reports from Italy, journalists Christian Falk and Heiko Niederer from the "Bayern Insider" podcast now report that Munich is continuing to consider signing the defender.

According to their information, the 24-year-old was already on Bayern's list in the summer. However, the move would have only become concrete if a buyer had been found for Hiroki Ito. That ultimately did not happen.

According to "Bild" information, Munich's interest in Araújo continues. Falk estimates the player's market value at 30 million euros. For Bayern Munich, he would therefore be "affordable." Araújo is a name that will be heard more often around the record champions, according to his prediction.

In Portugal, the centre-back has been heading toward his next step for some time. However, the transfer to a top club has apparently failed due to the right overall package.

Kim departure at Bayern Munich?

Instead, Araújo extended his contract in Lisbon in early September until summer 2031. This should only strengthen Benfica's negotiating position.

At Bayern Munich, alongside Ito, Min-jae Kim is considered a possible transfer candidate in central defense. According to "Bild," the South Korean remains in Aston Villa's sights.

A move to England could return to the agenda next summer. The 29-year-old's contract runs until summer 2028.

In the recent transfer window, Bayern Munich had already signaled that it would examine incoming transfer offers. In August, there was initially a reversal.

For autumn, talks with sports director Max Eberl are apparently planned as a matter of principle.