The Spanish winger is becoming an FC Barcelona player, and Bayern Munich seem to have accepted that Williams will not be part of their future plans.
Bayern give up on the Williams chase
Bayern Munich, who had identified the Spanish international as one of their main attacking targets, have now started looking for alternatives. This comes after another big profile on the wish list, Florian Wirtz, signed for Liverpool.
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Despite sporting director Max Eberl’s attempts to convince the Athletic Club player – including a last-minute visit to resume negotiations – it is clear that Williams is on his way to Camp Nou. As a result, the German giants have put two new names high on their list of potential signings: Rafael Leão and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
Leão and Bynoe-Gittens as possible solutions
Rafael Leão, AC Milan’s star player, has reappeared on Bayern’s radar. The Portuguese striker has recently confirmed his loyalty to Milan, but Bayern believe that a convincing offer could get talks going. Still, both his high price tag and Milan’s reluctance to sell make this a complicated transition.
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Borussia Dortmund’s young talent, is also of interest to Bayern. But here Chelsea have already made a formal offer of around 65 million euros, which makes a transfer difficult. Dortmund will only let him go to Bayern if they match this sum – which has not yet happened.
Challenging transfer window for Bayern
Under the pressure to build a competitive attack, Bayern Munich face a more demanding transfer window than anticipated. Every potential purchase seems to be surrounded by obstacles, and the club must act strategically to secure the right reinforcements.
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