Josip Stanisic has emerged as a transfer target for five leading European clubs, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain all reported to be monitoring the Bayern Munich defender.
The information was shared on social media by football transfer insider Ekrem Konur.
Stanisic, 26, is attracting attention from clubs in England, Spain and France, as well as from Bayern Munich’s domestic rivals in terms of European prominence. The interest places the Croatia international among a group of players being considered by several of the continent’s biggest teams.
Bayern Munich could seek a fee of between €55m and €65m for the defender, according to the report. Any potential deal would therefore require a significant investment from the clubs interested in securing his services.
The German champions are also in a strong contractual position. Stanisic’s current agreement with Bayern Munich runs until 2029, meaning the club does not face an immediate need to sell and has a long-term commitment from the player.
The defender made 26 appearances in last season’s Bundesliga campaign. During those matches, he scored twice and provided three assists.
That record is understood to have contributed to the attention surrounding him, with five major clubs now linked with a possible move. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are the English sides named in connection with Stanisic, while Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain complete the reported list of interested teams.
No transfer has been confirmed, and the report does not state that formal offers have been made. The available information centres on interest from the five clubs, Bayern Munich’s potential valuation and the length of Stanisic’s existing contract.
For Bayern Munich, the figures involved reflect the defender’s importance and the security provided by his deal through 2029. For the clubs monitoring his situation, the reported €55m-€65m price range would make any approach a major transfer decision.
Stanisic’s performances last season, including his two goals and three assists in 26 Bundesliga appearances, provide the statistical background to the reported interest. His current status at Bayern Munich, combined with the duration of his contract, means any club wishing to sign him would need to negotiate with the German side rather than wait for his agreement to expire.
The defender is now being linked with five of Europe’s most prominent clubs, although there has been no indication in the report that Bayern Munich are ready to part with him or that Stanisic has chosen a preferred destination.