Barcelona and Bayern Munich are reportedly in talks with Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah over a late move in the summer transfer window.
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Barcelona interested in Jonathan TahBayern also keep line open for defenderTah won't extend Bayer Leverkusen contractGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Tah has become a target for Barcelona late in the summer window after the uncertainty surrounding Ronald Araujo's injury and Andreas Christensen suffering a new issue just before the start of the regular season. It has been reported that the Catalan side are prepared to shell out close to €20 million (£16.8m/$22.2m).
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The German defender is also a target for Bayern Munich after they lost Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United as per Sky Germany. The report has also suggested that Tah has already told Die Werkself of his intention to not extend his contract which ends next summer. As such, the Bundesliga champions may be ready to sell the 28-year-old. However, Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes has denied the possibility of a sale this summer.
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Speaking to Sky Germany, Rolfes said: "I’m expecting Jonathan Tah to stay. I had no call with Bayern or Barca recently. There are no news at all regarding a deal, so I expect him to stay.
“We are calm. Tah is a mature player and is totally focused. We are not contemplating any moves.
WHAT NEXT FOR TAH?
With just over 36 hours remaining until the end of the summer transfer window, it is highly unlikely that Tah will be headed anywhere. However, a winter move still remains on the cards with the defender expecting a move away from Die Werkself.
