Bayern Munich chief fumes at Thomas Tuchel's "unwise" demands as tensions rise

Bayern Munich legend and honorary president Uli Hoeness has criticised manager Thomas Tuchel for voicing his "unwise" demands in the summer transfer window.

Tuchel spent pre-season and the first few weeks of the Bundesliga campaign particularly bemoaning his lack of a No.6 in midfield, and on deadline day Bayern saw their £55million deal to sign Fulham star Palhinha collapse after the player had a medical. German reports continue to suggest that tension has been building between Tuchel and the Bayern hierarchy since his appointment in April.

Now, Hoeness has taken a swipe at the former Chelsea boss, clearly unhappy about his decision to go public with his transfer demands. "Those statements are a feast for the media, especially the tabloids," the ex-Bayern forward, a three-time European Cup and Bundesliga winner, is quoted as saying by NTV.

"Some, including the coach, made unwise statements, because I shouldn't make my own team look bad by saying our squad is too thin. We don't have a thin squad."

Hoeness went on to say that while Bayern are open to making January signings in order to strengthen Tuchel's squad, players won't be brought in just for the sake of it.

"If we feel that we need additions by then, we will do so," the former West Germany international declared. "We can't always just make sure that we live in the here and now, but that this club should be healthy for the next 10 years."

Having made England linchpin Declan Rice his top No.6 target over the summer, there'll be no chance of signing him in January following his record-breaking £105m move to Arsenal. Palhinha has also signed a new contract with Fulham, making his departure more unlikely.

Tuchel's claims about lacking a recognised No.6 have even appeared to