Bayern Munich has received shocking news that. They are looking to acquire the former Arsenal defender, who has been without an agency since June. To solve the defensive crisis.

Thomas Tuchel’s side are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of their crucial Champions League clash. With Manchester United at Old Trafford in December.

Socrates Papastathopoulos He became a free agent after leaving Olympiakos in June. Meanwhile, the German giants are focusing on adding more energy to their defence UFABET

According to a report from Build, it was revealed that. The Southern Tigers are seriously considering strengthening their defense to solve their injury crisis.

The German league champions find themselves in a difficult situation. With Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano sidelined through injury.

De Ligt is battling a nagging knee problem. While Upamecano injured his hamstrings against Freiburg on Sunday.

What makes this news even more interesting is the close bond between Tuchel and the excellent Sokratis. Which could play a key role in his rumored move to Bayern.

Tuchel and the centre-back enjoyed a good relationship while at Borussia Dortmund. Where the player made 198 appearances over five years before joining Arsenal in 2018.

However, Bayern Munich may choose to wait patiently until the end of the international break. To assess the progress in the recovery of De Ligt and Upamecano in detail first.

After evaluating The Bavarian giants will make a final decision on whether to take the defender in the January transfer window.