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Bayern Munich in contact with Leao agent after Liverpool approach for Wirtz – Football Italia

May 23, 2025

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Bayern Munich in contact with Leao agent after Liverpool approach for Wirtz – Football Italia

epa12100655 Rafael Leao of Milan during the Italian Cup final soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna FC in Rome, Italy, 14 May 2025. EPA-EFE/FEDERICO PROIETTI

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have reportedly been in contact with super-agent Jorge Mendes to discuss a potential deal for Milan star Rafael Leao, after reports that Germany international Florian Wirtz, who is also of interest to the Bavarians, is closing in on an agreement to join Liverpool.

Reports Bayern have talked Rafael Leao with Jorge Mendes

According to reports from Sky Sport DE expert Florian Plettenberg, Bayern are actively seeking a new ‘star’ player who is capable of playing on the left flank ahead of the summer transfer window.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Wirtz, who is valued in the region of €130m-€150m has been linked with a move to the Allianz Arena, but reports from David Ornstein, Bayern have been informed that the player’s preference is to move to Liverpool instead.

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MARCH 08: Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen enters the pitch prior to the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen at the BayArena on March 08, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images) — LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – MARCH 08: Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen enters the pitch prior to the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen at the BayArena on March 08, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images)

That leaves Bayern exploring alternative options. Among them is Leao, who is currently under contract in San Siro until the summer of 2028.

Sky DE claim that there have already been conversations between representatives from Bayern and Leao’s agent, Jorge Mendes.

UDINE, ITALY - APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) — UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Brighton and Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma has also been mentioned as a potential alternative for the Bavarians this summer.

🚨🔴 EXCL | FC Bayern are currently also looking closely at Rafael #Leao!

Top agent Jorge Mendes and Max Eberl have a good relationship, and there has been contact and talks regarding Leão.

Bayern are in search of a high-profile signing for the left wing: Kaoru #Mitoma is among… pic.twitter.com/mkFFR9fm74

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 23, 2025