Bayern Munich have secured Miroslav Klose now, as opposed to next season as seemed to be the original plan.

Klose is the latest superstar to join the team in a Bayern's massive effort to overhaul the team after a poor season last year. One so poor that the German team won't see Champions League play, rather having to settle for a spot in the UEFA Cup.

It's curious that they've been able to attract the big name players without a Champions League spot, but they've managed to do it. French wizard Franck Ribery not only softens the loss of Owen Hargreaves to Manchester United, it makes it completely irrelevant. If Ribery plays at the top of his ability, I expect huge things from him in Germany.

That signing alone would have been amazing, but the team also acquired Italian World Cup striker Luca Toni and now Miroslav Klose. Should all these men be able to work together, there would seem to be no stopping Bayern. They should win the Bundesliga and UEFA Cup, and be a serious contender for winning the Champions League by next season. Granted, they'll be up against other good teams but, again, if this tuned-up Bayern side can work together well the possibilities are remarkable.

The only reservation I have is Oliver Kahn. The man's a legend, no doubt, but I think it may be time for him to go. I thought that the club should have attempted to lure Edwin van der Sar from Manchester United. He's also older, but I find him more reliable than Kahn.

All that said, Oli may well prove me wrong. Time will tell, but one thing that's not in question is that Bayern Munich should be one of the most exciting teams to watch next season.