Bayern close to signing US youth international, report claims

Bild reports that 18-year-old United States youth international Bajung Darboe is on the verge of a move to Bayern Munich.

Bayern bosses Max Eberl and Christoph Freund.

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Bayern Munich look set to complete their first deal of the January transfer window.

According to Bild, the Bavarians are on the verge of signing 18-year-old Bajung Darboe from their American partner club Los Angeles FC.

The deal could be completed in the next few days, with a fee of around €1.5 million on the table.

The 18-year-old, who can play as a winger or in an attacking midfield role, is expected to initially gain match practice with the reserves.

Journalists Tom Bogert and Fabrizio Romano already reported on Bayern's interest in the United States U17 international back in November.

Darboe is yet to make his first senior appearance.