Bayern Munich remain interested in Ligue 1 star | OneFootball

After extending the contract of Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich still want to add another versatile forward/number ten to the squad. Florian Wirtz is Bayern's top target for this role. The club chiefs have openly admitted interest in Bayer Leverkusen forward in the last few weeks.

Despite concrete interest in Wirtz, it is a difficult deal to pull off since Bayer Leverkusen have no interest in selling their best player to a Bundesliga rival. They will stick to their stance as they did last summer when Bayern tried to sign Jonathan Tah. Leverkusen never brought down their asking price even though there was a risk of losing Tah on a free transfer in 2025.

Bayern will have to keep backup targets in place if they fail to sign Wirtz in the summer. It does look like Lyon’s Rayan Cherki could be a potential backup option for Wirtz in the summer. According to SportBild (via iMiaSanMia), Bayern retained an interest in Cherki after he ended up staying at Lyon beyond the winter transfer window.

Borussia Dortmund tried to sign Cherki in January. They had an agreement with the player but couldn’t agree to a fee with Lyon. Cherki was reportedly available for a fee worth 22.5 million, but Lyon eventually decided to keep him until the end of the season.

The 22-year-old can play in all attacking positions behind the striker. He is enjoying a productive campaign with Lyon, racking up eight goals and 13 assists in 28 appearances across all competitions. There will be significant competition for his signature in the summer.

Xavi Simons is another option for Bayern in this role. They tried to sign the versatile Dutch attacking midfielder last summer, but RB Leipzig ended up agreeing to a loan deal with PSG. Leipzig have signed Simons on a permanent deal in January. However, Die Roten can certainly test Leipzig’s resolve with a bid in the summer.

Bayern Munich will also look to sign a winger in summer

Along with signing a versatile attacking player, Bayern will also strengthen their options on the flanks. They are looking to part ways with Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry in the summer, while the future of Leroy Sane is also looking uncertain.