Bayern Munich: 5 possible replacements for Mats Hummels

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 25: Mats Hummels of Bayern Muenchen lifts the trophy in celebration with team mates after the DFB Cup final between RB Leipzig and Bayern Muenchen at Olympiastadion on May 25, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images) /

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UDINE, ITALY- JUNE 17: Jonathan Tah of Germany looks on prior to the 2019 UEFA U-21 Group B match between Germany and Denmark at Stadio Friuli on June 17, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /

Bayer Leverkusen CB Jonathan Tah

Bayer Leverkusen finished in fourth place and qualified for the Champions League last season, and center back Jonathan Tah was a vital part of their success. It seemed like Tah was the glue holding Bayer’s defense together, as manager Peter Bosz loves to focus on attack to the detriment of providing cover for his defenders.

An extremely intelligent defender who is unbeatable in the air, Tah has a world of club and international experience despite only being 23. On paper, he looks like a perfect fit for Bayern Munich stylistically, as he’s a safe passer and constantly covered up the gaps in Leverkusen’s defense. Tah is one of the best at the position at defending counter attacks, which could be especially valuable to Bayern based on what they’re most vulnerable to as a team.

However, because Leverkusen need to be competitive in Europe next year and rely on Tah to hold their defense together, they probably aren’t interested in selling Tah until at least next summer. Bayern could tempt Rudi Voller by giving Bayer an offer they can’t refuse for the Germany U21 captain, which may be a price of at least 40 million euros.

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Tah is one of the most underrated center backs in the world, and he spends most of his time making crisp passes in Leverkusen’s build up or putting out fires defensively. At Bayern, he could get more recognition for his world-class ability, and his passing and football IQ would make him a dream signing for Germany’s richest club. He could develop into a club leader for Bayern, and they could use a person with his character to join their back four.

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