Bayern stance on Viktor Gyokeres clear as €140m double Leverkusen raid planned
Bayern Munich’s interest in Florian Wirtz will inevitably complicate separate pursuits.
The newly-crowned Bundesliga champions (following Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with SC Freiburg) don’t intend to stop at the German national.
Max Eberl and Christoph Freund’s summer plans will still see the club look to tackle multiple areas in the squad. Not least of all, the signing of a new centre-back and defensive leader.
There’s an additional need, too, for offensive reinforcements – particularly should Leroy Sane call time on his Bayern career.
Bayern won’t sign Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyökeres is firmly in the sights of Europe’s elite owing to another remarkable goalscoring campaign in Portugal.
The Sweden international struck the back of the net on 52 occasions this term (in addition to supplying 12 assists).
Inevitably, this has led to links between Gyokeres and Premier League clubs like Manchester United.
Unfortunately, for Bayern, the associated costs and the presence of star striker Harry Kane may preclude a deal for the Bavarian giants.
“It’s looking like it will cost a lot of money to sign Gyökeres, and that’s thanks in no small part to the interest of Premier League clubs,” Christian Falk exclusively told CF Bayern Insider.
“Also, Bayern can’t give him the keys to the centre-forward position because of Harry Kane. So, he’s not a main target.”
Patrik Schick could be an affordable alternative transfer
The good news for FC Bayern is that we don’t necessarily need to choose between Wirtz and a top striker.
In fact, Bayer Leverkusen teammate Patrik Schick may prove to be a viable alternative to the costly Viktor Gyökeres.
Falk reported: “FC Bayern have an eye on him [Gyökeres], as they have historically, but they’re now checking alternative opportunities like Patrik Schick.
“The Bayer Leverkusen striker would be a much cheaper option at €20m-25m [£16.9m-21.1m].
“He’s a different kind of striker. If Bayern are looking at other options, then
