Thomas Tuchel has told Bayern Munich he wants assurances on two specific signings before committing to a new contract. The 50-year-old has been in a series of meetings about a new deal all week, as the German club's managerial search looks set to end with the current manager staying on.
Tuchel has long requested a number-six, a position he wanted filled from the start of the season. A move for Fulham's Joao Palhinha collapsed in the final minutes of the summer window, and Tuchel believes that was a key moment in Bayern's campaign.
The second role he feels has grown in importance is a playmaker, with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes one of the stars he wants. The importance may escalate as Jamal Musiala considers his own future amid interest from Manchester City.
Bayern want to evolve the personality of their squad while adding depth up front, making Fernandes an obvious option. The 29-year-old wants to win major trophies in the prime of his career. Bayern have a big budget for the summer, but several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, have expressed frustration that financial regulations mean everyone must sell first to open the window.
