FC Bayern is fine-tuning its offensive: Is Liverpool star Gakpo coming now?

FC Bayern is fine-tuning its offensive: Is Liverpool star Gakpo coming now?

FC Bayern Munich are looking for new attacking options after Florian Wirtz confirmed a move to Liverpool. In view of this cancellation, the club management has set its sights on alternative players. Cody Gakpo, who is currently under contract with Liverpool FC, is coming into focus. The player, who has been linked with a move to the record champions since March, could soon appear in the Allianz Arena as initial contacts have already been made. Loud Mercury Max Eberl, FC Bayern's sports director, is in favor of signing the offensive all-rounder.

Gakpo, who can be used both on the left wing and in attack, still has a contract with Liverpool until 2028. Despite this long-term commitment, the player is considered a potential candidate for departure and Bayern is one of three clubs interested in him. The transfer fee for Gakpo is estimated at between 50 and 60 million euros. Last season, the 24-year-old drew attention with 18 goals and seven assists in 49 competitive games, which further sharpened his profile.

Alternative options for offense

After Wirtz's rejection, FC Bayern is not only examining the commitment of Gakpo, but could also consider other candidates. Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton & Hove Albion and Rafael Leao from AC Milan are also on the list of possible reinforcements. Lothar Matthäus in particular sees Leao as a promising solution and potential backup for Harry Kane. Kane, Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise appear to be firmly in the cards for the coming season, while the future of Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman remains uncertain. Sané's contract ends soon and Coman has also been linked with a departure.

FC Bayern is carefully weighing the options. information star make it clear that the Munich team wants to make the decision for a new offensive force carefully in order to be able to build on the successes of previous years.

With the current situation in the transfer period and the looming changes in the squad, the coming season will be crucial for Bayern. The developments surrounding Gakpo and other potential transfers remain interesting to follow and will certainly be a key topic in the coming weeks.

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