Bayern Munich have denied an €80 million (£72m/$91m) transfer for Atletico Madrid's Lucas Hernandez has been agreed, though sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has spoken of his admiration for the defender.
Reports in Spain from sports newspaper Marca claimed a deal for France international Lucas that would smash the Bundesliga transfer record was imminent, yet this was strongly refuted by an Atletico club statement on Wednesday.
Responding to the rumours, Atletico president Enrique Cerezo also told Sportyou that Lucas, who has a contract 2024, "wants to continue with us".
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However, Bayern's Salihamidzic hinted the 22-year-old could be a target for the Bundesliga champions in the January transfer window.