Bayern Munich have changed their summer transfer strategy following the loss of first target Florian Wirtz. The German powerhouses are now looking at Cody Gakpo as their next high-profile target.
Why Munich missed out on Wirtz?
The Germany top-flight team seemed ready to acquire Wirtz after the player apparently chose an Allianz Arena over Manchester City.
Liverpool, though, came into the competition headlong. The Reds are now locked in fee discussions after agreeing personal terms with the Bayer Leverkusen star.
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Anfield heavyweights’ first offer exceeded €100 million, but that still falls short of Leverkusen’s €150 million asking price.
Still, the Merseyside club is thought to offer significant bonuses to make the agreement more appealing.
Where does Bayern stand now?
Bundesliga champions changed their strategy soon after conceding defeat in the German international contest.
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg dismissed reports connecting them to Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace.
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The Bavarians are not searching for a new No. 10 according to the reporter. They intend to rely on Jamal Musiala to fully assume the attacking midfield position.
Rather, the 34 domestic league title holders’ sporting director Max Eberl is aiming for a world-class left winger.
Who is Bayern’s new target?
Gakpo has now emerged as Vincent Kompany’s squad’s new transfer priority.
Plettenberg verified Bayern’s serious thought on the Dutchman.
The current English Premier League winners, though, might not be particularly keen to break with the 25-year-old attacker.
Although no official talks have started, Bayern’s interest could increase pressure on the Reds—particularly if Wirtz’s contract drags on.
With the German international saga tilting in Liverpool’s favor, Kompany’s side now hopes to make a statement by getting the Dutch international.
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