Vincent Kompany ‘makes six Bayern Munich stars available for transfer’ including £68million defender in brutal clearout
VINCENT KOMPANY is willing to release SIX big name Bayern Munich stars, including Manchester United target Matthijs de Ligt.
The Manchester City legend is enjoying a fresh start leading Bayern after leaving relegated Burnley in a £10million deal.
The Bundesliga giants identified Kompany as the man to take them forwards after a dismal campaign, that saw them finish third in the table.
And the Belgian has begun his shock appointment by brutally putting his foot down with a proposed mass exodus.
According to Sky Sports' six big name players are "allowed to leave" if the club receive suitable offers this summer.
Bayern are inviting offers for forward Serge Gnabry and French winger Kingsley Coman, whose contract ends in 2027.
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Midfielders Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich, and defenders Noussair Mazraoui and De Ligt are also deemed sellable assets.
De Ligt has been on Manchester United's radar for quite some time.
The Dutchman only joined Bayern two years ago from Juventus for around £68million.
But now the Old Trafford interest could be reignited after Raphael Varane left the club.
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German midfielder Kimmich attracted interest from Arsenal earlier in the year, who are likely to offload Thomas Partey.
In an effort to properly compete for the Bundesliga next year, Bayern are said to be planning a busy summer transfer window.
Kompany's main task will be to restore their place as Germany's No1 club after Bayern's 11-season title streak was ended by Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen.
Crystal Palace ace and Euro midfielder Adam Wharton is on Kompany's shopping list, as is Manchester City's Jack Grealish.
Fulham are likely to receive a fresh approach from Bayern to sign midfielder Joao Palhinha.