- Midtjylland have rejected a loan bid from German side
- Bayern’s proposed deal for Chelsea‘s Jackson collapsed
- West Ham and Villarreal are also interested
Danish club Midtjylland have rejected a surprise loan bid from Bayern for 21-year-old striker Franculino Dju, according to reports from Danish outlet Bold. The Superliga side promptly turned down the offer, maintaining their stance that the prolific forward is not for sale.
Bayern’s late approach for Franculino comes as the club scrambles for attacking reinforcements after a proposed deal for Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson reportedly collapsed. The Guinea-Bissau international has attracted widespread interest, with West Ham, Como and Villarreal also monitoring the situation. Midtjylland have already turned down a significant permanent offer from Villarreal, reported to be worth around £17 million ($23m).
Franculino is the current top scorer in the Superliga and has been in sensational form this season, scoring eight goals and registering three assists in just six appearances in the competition.
Despite Midtjylland’s firm position, Franculino and his representatives are reportedly keen on a move to a bigger European league. With the player having signed a contract extension until 2029 late last year, it would likely take a substantial transfer fee to persuade the Danish club to sell. For Bayern, the search for a striker continues after being rebuffed in their attempts to sign both Jackson and Franculino, though their hopes of signing the Chelsea star may have been revived.
