Baumann ahead of Leno and Karius in Bayern's back-up goalkeeper search
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TSG Hoffenheim veteran Oliver Baumann is currently Bayern Munich's preferred candidate as Jonas Urbig's backup for next season.
As Sky Germany understands, at least from a profile perspective, Baumann fits perfectly into what the Bavarian club is looking for.
However, it remains to be seen whether the 36-year old would accept the backup role or choose to remain Hoffenheim's first choice.
Baumann is also currently chasing the Bundesliga appearance record, in which he is just 70 games shy of breaking the record.
As previously reported, in addition to Oliver Baumann, Bernd Leno and Loris Karius are also on Bayern's goalkeeper shortlist.
Leno remains very high on the list given his contract is due to expire, but Fulham FC have a unilateral option to extend it.
Karius another name on the shortlist. Bayern have taken notice of his performances with Schalke this season and remain impressed.
