Benfica’s Tomás Araújo is on Bayern Munich’s shortlist
Bayern Munich could be looking to add another versatile defender to the backline.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - 2026/03/08: Tomas Araujo of SL Benfica in action during Liga Portugal Betclic football match between SL Benfica and FC Porto at Estadio da Luz. Final score: SL Benfica 2:2 FC Porto. (Photo by Bruno de Carvalho/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Bayern Munich’s backline suffered many injuries this season, and that is not exactly a secret.
Many players missed extended chunks of time, and caused heavy relying on core players in particular. Bayern Munich ahas already confirmed they will be addressing depth as an issue and it seems like they already have their eyes on a potential target. Coming from reports by Tz reporter Kessler Phillip , Bayern have targeted Benfica’s Tomás Araújo, who can play at both centre-back and right-back.
Reports also state that talks with the player already took place weeks ago. Benfica's Tomás Araújo (23), who can play both at centre-back and right-back, is on Bayern's list. Talks with the player took place weeks ago [ @kessler_philipp , @VTschirpke ] pic.
twitter. com/ZtYjzK4Lja — Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 8, 2026 Is it possible that nothing will come out of this? Possibly.