Bayern Munchen are already turning their attention to next season and look determined to recruit an experienced goalkeeper to support Jonas Urbig. However, any pursuit will rest heavily on what Manuel Neuer decides to do.

According to 'Sky Sport', the surprise candidate to emerge on their radar is Loris Karius. The 33-year-old currently serves as the first-choice goalkeeper for newly promoted Schalke 04.

The veteran German shot-stopper has endured an emotional rollercoaster over the past eight years. His journey spans from the spotlight of the Kyiv Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid to potential retirement in 2024, before finding a second wind in the Ruhr valley after arriving in January 2025.

Karius is closing in on two years at the club and has already celebrated promotion, with top-flight survival now his primary objective. For now, Schalke languish in penultimate place in the Bundesliga with just six points from a possible 27. A remarkable twist in Karius' career, demonstrating football's unique capacity for redemption.