5 players Bayern Munich can target in January

#1 Marco Verratti

A reunion on the cards?

Marco Verratti would offer dynamism into any midfield, and Ancelotti would be keen on reuniting with his Italian counterpart. Verratti’s profile rose when he helped Pescara gain promotion to the Serie A in 2011-12, along with wrapping up the Bravo award for the best U-21 player in Europe that brought him interest. Ancelotti, who was then managing PSG, signed the midfielder, who has since been a revelation for the Les Parisiens, and has helped the team win four consecutive Ligue 1 titles.

A technically gifted midfielder, Verratti possesses excellent vision along with a varied passing range and can retain the ball in crunch spaces despite his small physique.

With Xabi Alonso announcing his retirement at the end of the season, Verratti could be the perfect replacement for the veteran midfielder.