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As the Bundesliga enters the new year, FC Bayern München finds itself in a complex situation regarding player contracts and team dynamics. The club is facing a significant number of expiring contracts, including those of key players such as Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Thomas Müller, Alphonso Davies, and Leroy Sané. This has sparked speculation about the future of these players and the overall strategy of Bayern's management.

Despite these contractual uncertainties, Bayern München has had a dominant start to the league campaign. With 47 league goals and a plus-34 goal differential, they are significantly outperforming their nearest competitors. The team's defensive ranks, though sometimes criticized, have been bolstered by the performances of Min-Jae Kim and Dayot Upamecano, who are expected to improve further with the return of Hiroki Ito and Josip Stanisic from injury.

The transfer window is not expected to see much outgoing traffic from Bayern, as players like Leon Goretzka, who is on the `dead-weight ledger,` have no reason to take a pay cut and move to a less prominent role. Max Eberl, Bayern's chief personnel executive, is known for his tough negotiating stance, similar to that of Uli Hoeneß, which may influence the contract negotiations with the players.

In terms of upcoming matches, Bayern München will face several challenges in the coming weeks, including matches against Heidenheim and Wolfsburg, as part of the Bundesliga's Gameweek 17 and 18 schedules.

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