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Bayern Munich 'eye shock move for former Arsenal defender who's been without a club since June' as Thomas Tuchel grapples with centre-back injury crisis

A former Arsenal sensation is gearing up for a Champions League revival, heading to Manchester United's European rivals Bayern Munich for a footballing comeback, according to The Sun.

Thomas Tuchel's side are looking to bolster their squad ahead of an important Champions League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford in December.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos, became a free agent after leaving Olympiacos in June, though the German giants have set their sights on the defensive powerhouse.

According to reports from Bild, Bayern Munich are seriously contemplating a move to bolster their defense during a dire injury crisis.