With new transfer rumours being reported nearly every day, silly season is in full gear. In many instances, the sheer volume of conflicting stories from various outlets is so great that it can be difficult to find a consistent narrative.
Among the movers and shakers in the transfer market are Bayern Munich who, after failing to collect silverware in 2010-11, have made a lengthy shopping list outlining the areas in which they need to improve in order to reverse their recent woes.