Report: Bayern emerge as frontrunners for Bischof, Hoffenheim exit very likely
After Sky Germany recently reported that Bayern Munich have joined the race for Hoffenheim prodigy Tom Bischof, Sport Bild now goes a step further.
According to the German publication, the Bavarians are not just interested - they are the front-runners for the 19-year-old, who has also attracted interest from RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart.
The report also claims that Hoffenheim don't seem to have much of a chance of extending the Bischof's contract, which expires in the summer of 2025.
Bischof refused to commit his future to Hoffenheim in an interview last month.
"I enjoy playing football and I am completely focused on that. Of course there are talks in the background, but my agent and my parents are taking care of that," Bischof told Kicker.
He went on to reveal that negotiations with Hoffenheim hit a snag last year.
"There were initial talks with the then sporting director last year, but we didn't come to an agreement and left it at that for the time being," said Bischof.
The 19-year-old has made his breakthrough to the Hoffenheim first team this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists in 16 appearances.
