Max Eberl: Bayern Munich forced to abandon Barcola and Gordon transfers

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has opened up about the club's decision to withdraw from high-profile pursuits during the summer transfer window. The German giants had identified Bradley Barcola and Anthony Gordon as key targets to bolster their attacking options, but were ultimately priced out of the moves.

Regarding Barcola, Eberl admitted to a long-standing interest dating back to his time at Leipzig. Despite a strong relationship, the £123 million fee paid by Liverpool proved insurmountable for the Bundesliga side.

When you hear about sums like that, it was too much for us. With Luis Diaz, we made a decision that was also costly, but on a different scale than Bradley. Max Eberl

The situation was identical regarding Gordon, who eventually joined Barcelona. Eberl conceded that while the club admired the winger, they refused to engage in an auction for a player they deemed too expensive. These failed pursuits forced Bayern to pivot, resulting in a significant squad reshuffle aimed at balancing the books.