Bayern munich⁤ Eyes Rafael leão, nico Williams After Florian Wirtz ⁢Snub

Updated ⁣June 18, 2025
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Bayern Munich ⁢is reportedly considering moves for Rafael Leão, Nico Williams, and ‍Bradley Barcola after failing to⁣ secure the signing of‍ Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz. Wirtz is ‍expected ‍to finalize a ⁣transfer to Liverpool.

Director of sport Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund are ⁣evaluating options to bolster the squad. The club recognizes the need to add impactful players, especially with the departures of key figures.

Thomas Müller and Leroy Sané are expected to leave the club⁢ following the FIFA Club World⁣ Cup. sané reportedly rejected a⁤ contract extension from Bayern to join Galatasaray.

Kingsley Coman might ‍also depart if⁤ a suitable offer arises. Midfielder Joshua Kimmich acknowledged the need for reinforcements, stating the‍ club‍ must act with Wirtz, Sané and Müller leaving.

AC Milan’s high asking price for Rafael Leão has cooled⁤ Bayern’s interest. However, Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, with ⁢a‍ release clause of approximately €60 million, is under consideration. Williams has been linked to Barcelona, but Bayern remains interested should that deal falter.

Bayern also faces challenges in pursuing barcola, who recently won the UEFA Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain. ‍Eberl has reportedly contacted Barcola’s agent to gauge the player’s interest in a move to Bayern.

Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is another potential target, with Manchester United also reportedly interested.

Eberl faces increasing ⁢pressure to deliver in the transfer ⁤window after failing to sign Wirtz. “The transfer window is open until September 1,” Eberl said.

What’s next

Bayern Munich will likely continue to explore its options in the transfer market as it seeks to reinforce its squad for the⁢ upcoming season.