Bayern Munich’s Juan Bernat is expected to leave the club this summer.
According to AS, Bayern Munich’s Juan Bernat is expected to leave the club this summer following a lack of regular first-team football with the recently crowned German champions.
The Spanish editorial list Atletico Madrid as a potential destination as they look for competition for Felipe Luis, but Spurs should throw their hat in the ring and attempt to sign what could be the bargain of the summer.
Bernat joined Bayern under then-boss Pep Guardiola from Valencia in an 11 million euros deal, and his current contract at the club is to expire in 2019 suggesting Bayern may not be looking for a particularly big fee.
The Spain international has made over 70 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern during his spell at the Allianz Arena, winning four league titles and two domestic cups.
Tottenham could be in the market for a new left-back this summer if they decide to sell the out-of-favour Danny Rose, as they will need another top player to provide competition for Ben Davies.
Rose’s current situation at Spurs is rather unclear, with plenty of speculation at the back-end of last year linking him with a move to Manchester United after he went public about the club’s transfer policy (Daily Star).
He is also said to have raised doubts over the club’s wage structure, with his own £60,000-per-week wages (Spotrac) deemed rather insufficient compared to the likes of United’s Luke Shaw’s £110,000-per-week salary.
Bernat, considering he joined Bayern as an initial squad player, isn’t likely to be commanding anywhere near that amount so his current salary would certainly fit in well with Tottenham’s wage structure.
The 25-year-old is quick, extremely adept with the ball at his feet and he likes to get forward to support the attack – three attributes which fit in well with Mauricio Pochettino’s philosophy in north London.
With Spurs set to play another season in the Champions League while competing on three fronts domestically, there will be plenty of games for Pochettino to rotate his side and for Bernat to receive sufficient game-time.
It’s a deal which would make sense for both parties, and one which is no doubt extremely viable.
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