Bayern Munich top the Bundesliga standings but are already planning to shake up their squad come this summer after this mixed season. According to the Sun, the German giants are eyeing two Premier League stars.
The first name on their wishlist will come as no surprise as it is Leroy Sane. The Man City ace has long been linked with an Allianz Arena move after falling down Guardiola’s pecking order last season and is tipped to make the switch once the summer transfer window opens.
The 24-year-old has only recently returned back to training after suffering a serious knee injury in the Community Shield win over Liverpool. His future at the Etihad remains uncertain and despite Pep expressing his desire to keep the winger, the former Schalke starlet would likely favor more playing time.
The other English top-flight ace the Bavarians are eyeing is Roberto Firmino, the Liverpool striker hailed as the unselfish and underrated no.9 behind the club’s success. While at the moment, the Brazilian is happy at Anfield and is no hurry to leave Merseyside, Bayern believe that he could become available given Klopp’s pursuit of Timo Werner.
The Reds’ pursuit of the RB Leipzig goalscoring machine is no secret, which hints that they could be preparing for the departure or replacing one of their front three, particularly Firmino. The South American ace is accustomed to the Bundesliga, having played for Hoffenheim before joining Liverpool, and is admired by die Roten boss Hans-Dieter Flick.
The Sun claim the defending Bundesliga champions will make a $96.7M offer for Firmino should his position at Anfield come under threat. However, there is proof that Liverpool would entertain the thought of selling the Brazilian. As a result, this rumor should be taken with a pinch of salt.
