Bayern Munich Defender Jonathan Tah Emerges as Barcelona Transfer Target

Barcelona are on the hunt for defensive help, and Bayern Munich centre-back Jonathan Tah has reportedly come up as a possible target. If the Catalan club hopes to take him away in January, though, it may need to think again.

Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Barcelona have asked about Tah with a winter move in mind. Sporting director Deco wants an experienced defender to play alongside young Pau Cubarsi, and the 29-year-old appears to fit the bill.

There is one link worth watching. Tah’s agent, Pini Zahavi, has a strong relationship with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, which could give the Spanish side a handy line of communication if they decide to push harder.

The player’s own stance is far less encouraging for Barca. Tah is said to be happy at Bayern and is not thinking about leaving, so a January transfer is seen as highly unlikely.

That is hardly a shock. Tah joined Bayern to compete at the top level, and he remains an important part of Vincent Kompany’s defensive plans. Leaving in the middle of the season would make little sense unless something changed in a big way.

Barcelona can certainly ask the question, and Zahavi’s contacts may keep talks open. But unless Tah has a sudden change of heart, Deco will probably have to look elsewhere for Cubarsi’s experienced partner.

For now, Bayern have little to worry about.