Bayern Munich hot on Gakpo: After Wirtz-Anlagen there is a transfer!

Bayern Munich hot on Gakpo: After Wirtz-Anlagen there is a transfer!

Voith-Arena, Deutschland - After Florian Wirtz's surprising cancellation, FC Bayern Munich plans a strategic renovation of its offensive. In particular, the focus is on the commitment of Cody Gakpo from Liverpool FC. Gakpo, a 26-year-old Dutch international, can be used on the left outer lane and in the storm and is considered the desired player of Max Eberl, the sports director of the association. Bavaria is under pressure to search for suitable newcomers to implement their desired goals in the coming season. The conversations about a possible transfer of the player started in March 2025, and the rumored transfer fee for GAKPO is between 50 and 60 million euros, should you agree on a change.

gakpo still has a contract at Liverpool until 2028, but is acted as a potential candidate for departure. As part of his change, the uncertain future of Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman could also play an important role, whose contracts also raise questions. Sané's contract expires while Coman is associated with a potential farewell. This could increase the need for new reinforcements in the attack.

parallel options and alternatives

In addition to Gakpo, Bavaria also targets other talents. In addition to the Dutch offensive player, Kaoru with Brighton & Hove Albion and Rafael Leao AC Milan are more options. Lothar Matthäus in particular sees Lothar Matthäus as a promising alternative and valuable addition to the desired squad to support Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise as fixed points of the offensive.

The next few weeks will be crucial for the negotiations around Gakpo. The top of the club will have to weigh up how to use the available financial means to increase the quality in the squad and perhaps also solve the existing problems in the offensive area.

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