Report: Another loan in the works for Bayern Munich's Paul Wanner?
Bayern Munich’s star midfielder Paul Wanner is having a strong loan season at Heidenheim thus far. With a goal/assist every 170 minutes (that’s a goal or assist in roughly every two games), the player has been exceeding expectations with the limited minutes he has enjoyed with a club that is currently placed 16th in the Bundesliga table.
It is therefore of little surprise that, according to @iMiaSanMia’s tweet featuring a report from Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) and Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) , Bayern Munich’s priority is a loan deal for Wanner at a Champions League club:
Paul Wanner’s future remains totally open. If he wouldn’t have a regular spot at Bayern next season, then the priority is for another loan deal, this time to a Champions League club. Dortmund are intensively monitoring Wanner’s situation, but there’s currently no contact or talks. BVB would look for a permanent deal.
This is the logical next step for the player, given he is proving himself with the limitations in quality around him. Champions League game experience could be a welcome addition to the 18-year-old's development. The report also mentions Borussia Dortmund’s interest in securing the player on a permanent deal.
The Bayern brass would be remiss to let anything of the sort transpire. Wanner received a callup from the German national team at the age of 18. We are talking about one of the deepest and most star-studded squads in international football. The player is the real deal, and while his game could certainly use more refining, the long-term promise is there.
Plus, the potential for a like-for-like Thomas Müller replacement is too enticing.
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