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Ismael Saibari set for Bayern Munich medical as transfer edges closer

Ismael Saibari in action for PSV
Ismael Saibari in action for PSVMarcel van Dorst / DeFodi Images / Profimedia

Bayern Munich are edging closer to capturing PSV Eindhoven attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari.

Saibari emerged as Vincent Kompany's priority target after an exceptional campaign with PSV, which saw him produce an eye-watering 28 goal involvements in 37 appearances. 

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The Moroccan, who is set to star at this year's World Cup in North America, agreed a contract until 2031 with the Bundesliga giants on Wednesday. 

Bayern just needed to agree on a transfer fee on the 26-year-old after submitting an opening bid of €48m, and according to Fabrizio Romano, a deal is now entering the "final stages". 

Saibari will have his medical in the United States before signing a five-year contract at the Allianz Arena and becoming Kompany's first signing of the summer. 

Romano didn't state whether the two clubs have negotiated a final fee for the fleet-footed Moroccan, but it should be closer to PSV's €60m valuation of the player.