Arjen Robben may not be among Pep Guardiola’s hit men as the Spaniard prepares to take over the helm of affairs at Bayern Munich. The Dutchman has been made available for transfer by the recently- crowned Bundesliga champions.
Guardiola would want to do without Robben and he is ready to listen to offers. This implies that in the next few days, top Premier League sides may start to indicate interests for the services of the winger.
Another high profile player that may be heading out of the Allianz Arena is Mario Gomez. The 27- year- old may be on his way to Stamford Bridge if, as speculated, Mourinho takes charge at the club. Mourinho wants a physically- strong attacker on his return to Chelsea, this makes the £20million- rated Gomez a possible target.
Guardiola, who won’t be returning to club management until next season has had his hands in the transfer of Mario Gotze, and also ordered the signing of Robert Lewandowski both from Borussia Dortmund. The manager is looking forward to establishing a team that could adapt to his own style of play when he resumes at the Munich club.
The double signing of Gotze and Lewandowski will leave Bayern with a surplus of attacking options which render Mario and Robben expendable.
Robben recently expressed his displeasure at the outgoing coach Jupp Heynckes’ selection policy, after frequently finding himself behind Franck Ribery, Tony Kroos and Thomas Muller in the Bayern’s starting line- up.
“It is disappointing to find myself on the bench so often, and I can’t say I am very happy about it. When I come on, I give everything for the team, but I see no reason why I should not be playing,” the winger said.
Its curtains call for the Dutchman as the incoming Spaniard wants to do without him next season.
