FC Bayern's risky billion-euro gamble: a 100-million-euro coup for the future?

Is FC Bayern Munich on the verge of one of the most spectacular transfers in recent history? Rumors are growing that the Munich club are prepared to dig deep into their pockets for Ronald Araujo, the FC Barcelona defensive star - a sum of 100 million euros is being mooted. The focus of interest is Max Eberl, the record champions' new sporting director, who is in charge of an ambitious squad rebuild. Despite Araujo's public rejection of Bayern, the rumor mill continues to churn. FC Barcelona are holding out with a contract offer until 2029, but Bayern are not giving up. Eberl recently emphasized that not every player has to cost a three-digit million sum, which raises the question: Will FC Bayern make an exception for Araujo, or will the club stick to its line?