Bayern Munich’s Paul Wanner is on a very consistent and steady path to the top. After years of being regarded as the crown jewel in the Bayern academy, he has steadily progressed year upon year, from youth football to the Regionalliga to impressing in a few cameos for the senior team to convincing in his season on loan in the 2. Bundesliga. It is the latter two achievements that Bayern will hope he can build on as it seems Wanner is set to go on loan to Bundesliga club Heidenheim.

According to kicker, as captured by @iMiaSanMia, “Paul Wanner is set to join Heidenheim on a season-long loan deal. PSV, [Eintracht] Frankfurt and [VFB] Stuttgart were also interested.” In fact, Stuttgart even submitted a loan offer with an option to buy, trying to pull a similar trick as they look set to do with Frans Krätzig. Naturally, that was absolutely “out of the question” for Bayern.

After being tipped for an instant return to the 2. Bundesliga last season, Heidenheim blew expectations out of the water and impressively finished in 8th place. This allows Heidenheim a chance to participate in the play offs for the European Conference League. If this loan move does go through and they qualify for Europe, Wanner will be playing in Europe. This could be a really good move for the supremely talented youngster.