Unless you’ve been completely out of the loop, you’ve likely heard that Bayern Munich are aiming to strengthen their attack this summer.
The German giants have been linked with several forwards, with AC Milan’s Rafael Leao emerging as a key target.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Bayern could make a “serious” push for the 25-year-old, potentially offering between £42m and £50m.
However, Di Marzio notes that AC Milan are reluctant to let Leao go unless an irresistible bid comes in. Leao contributed to 16 goals for Milan last season, and the Italian club might demand a significantly higher fee than Bayern’s reported offer.
Christian Falk mentioned to CFBayern that Bayern’s squad planner, Nils Schmadtke, is a big admirer of Leao, though no formal approach has been made yet.
“I was first told by the club that the interest in Rafael Leão was not hot,” the head of football at BILD exclusively informed CF Bayern Insider.
“There were reports that Bayern met Leao for negotiations in Munich. There were rumors that Bayern would soon make an offer.
“So far, nothing has been confirmed. Nils Schmadtke, squad planner of FC Bayern, is a supporter of Leao. But for Bayern the price tag of €100m from Milan is too high for Bayern.”
Bayern Munich were prepared to splash out a hefty transfer fee for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, who is now nearing a move to Liverpool.
It’s unclear whether Bayern would be willing to meet AC Milan’s valuation for Portuguese star Rafael Leao. Earlier this week, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that AC Milan are in the market for a new centre-back this summer, with Bayern’s Kim Min-Jae identified as a potential target.
Min-Jae is among the players Bayern might consider selling if a suitable offer arrives. In such a scenario, Bayern could propose including the South Korean defender in a deal to secure Leao.
Beyond Leao, Bayern also have their sights set on Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, though prising the winger away from Anfield will be a tough challenge.
