Bayern Munich: Tuchel confirms failed move for Declan Rice

The Bavarians pulled out of the transfer race for Rice earlier this summer.

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he was keen to sign Declan Rice on a summer move.

The Bavarians showed interest in signing Rice. But, their interest cooled off when Arsenal and Manchester City joined the transfer race.

The Gunners eventually met West Ham’s £100 million demand for the midfielder, which left Bayern without one of their key transfer targets.

“It could have been an interesting addition to have a player with his character in the squad,” Tuchel said of Rice in a press conference ahead of Bayern’s pre-season tour in Tegernsee.

“He’s a good player and he went to a good club. He has a profile that I don’t think we have in the squad. It could be interesting to have it.”

Since their failed attempt to sign Rice, Bayern have focused on adding a new striker to their ranks. Harry Kane has emerged as the German giants’ No.1 target for the position, but Tottenham‘s reported asking price of £100m has prevented them from completing the transfer.

Asked about the club’s efforts to sign Kane, Tuchel added: “I will not comment on players who are not under contract with us. But we’re looking at this position. If we’re convinced a player would help us, then we go all in.”

According to Sky Sports, a loan move for Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez is Bayern’s “plan B” in case they fail to sign Kane ahead of the next season.