Bayern Munich secure full agreement for goalkeeper target Daniel Peretz

Bayern Munich have finalised an agreement with Maccabi Tel Aviv for the signing of goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, reports Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The negotiations with the Israeli club have come to a close, with Bayern agreeing to pay a fee of €5 million plus add-ons.

The 23-year-old will travel to Munich for the medical tests this weekend and will pen a new five-year contract with the Bavarians.

Bayern were scouring the market extensively for a new keeper following Manuel Neuer’s injury and Yann Sommer’s departure to Inter Milan.

Several names, including Giorgi Mamardashvili, Kepa Arrizabalaga, David Raya and David de Gea, were discussed, but the Bavarians have gone with Peretz.

The Israeli youngster will compete with Sven Ulreich to be the main man between the sticks at Bayern.

Ulreich has been serving as the first-choice keeper for the Bavarians since pre-season, featuring in the DFL Super Cup final against RB Leipzig and last week’s Bundesliga opener against Werder Bremen.

Peretz is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in Europe after having grown in stature at Tel Aviv.

He recorded 25 clean sheets across all competitions for the Israeli outfit last season.

Peretz gained further attention following his stellar tournament at the 2023 U-21 Euros, where he was pivotal for Israel to reach the semi-finals.

The Israeli international will not be available for the weekend’s Bundesliga clash against Augsburg but could be in contention for the game against Borussia Monchengladbach.

It will be interesting to see whether Thomas Tuchel would throw him to the starting eleven straightaway ahead of Ulreich.

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