Things are not looking good for FC Bayern on the winger front
Bayern Munich are stepping up their search for a new left winger this summer as they prepare for life without Leroy Sane. The German international is expected to join Galatasaray on a free transfer, leaving a big gap on the flank that the Bundesliga champions are keen to fill.
Two of their top targets, Nico Williams and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, now look likely to slip through their fingers. Williams is closing in on a move to Barcelona, while Gittens has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea and looks set to head to Stamford Bridge.
That’s left Bayern’s sporting directors Max Eberl and Christoph Freund scrambling to find alternatives, and attention has now turned to the Premier League — specifically Liverpool.
According to Christian Falk, Bayern have their eye on two Reds wingers: Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz. Gakpo is said to be a personal favourite of Eberl, and while there’s been no recent contact with his representatives, Falk reports that could soon change. Diaz is also admired by Bayern’s hierarchy and remains an option.
Both players enjoyed strong campaigns last season, combining for 35 goals and 15 assists in all competitions. Gakpo in particular impressed under Arne Slot, making it easy to see why Bayern are interested. A move could offer the Dutchman more regular starts — but it’s unclear whether he’d be willing to leave the Premier League champions after such a successful year.
Of course, any potential deal won’t be simple. Gakpo has three years left on his contract, and Liverpool have no intention of selling him unless he asks to leave — and even then, it would take a hefty fee to make the Reds budge.
With Williams and Gittens likely off the table, Bayern are clearly running out of top-tier left-wing options. Whether that pushes them to make a serious move for one of Liverpool’s stars is one to keep an eye on.