Bayern Munich eye Karius after Neuer injury

Bayern Munich are considering Karius as a backup option after Manuel Neuer's latest injury, with the ex-Liverpool keeper impressing at Schalke 04.

Loris Karius could be set for an unexpected move to Bayern Munich after catching the attention of the German champions. According to Sky Germany, the 31-year-old goalkeeper's performances at Schalke 04 have interested Bayern as they search for reinforcement between the posts following Manuel Neuer's latest injury setback.

Neuer, 40, suffered a new injury in Bayern's match against Mainz, where he had just set a record for oldest player in the Bundesliga at 40 years and 225 days. Karius could serve as an alternative alongside Jonas Urbig.

The move would represent a remarkable turnaround for Karius, whose career appeared stalled after his disastrous 2018 Champions League final performance with Liverpool against Real Madrid. Between 2020 and 2024 he made just five official appearances and had even considered retirement at the end of 2024.

He recently suffered a facial injury during Schalke's 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim when teammate Robin Gosens accidentally struck him with his studs, though the wounds appeared superficial.