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Until now, Bayern Munich have been heavily reliant on the potential transfer of Florian Wirtz. Now that that deal has fallen through and Jonathan Tane is set to join the team, the focus has shifted to finding a top-class left-winger, reports Florian Plattenberg.
Kaoru Mitoma and Rafael Leao are the main candidates at the moment, while Nico Williams and Jamie Bain-Gitens are no longer at the top of the list. A lot now depends on whether Leroy Sane will extend his contract and whether Kingsley Coman will be sold.
Kaoru Mitoma has made 40 appearances for Brighton this season, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists. He joined the Seagulls in 2021, having previously spent his entire career in his native Japan. The player has one of the best dribbling skills in the Premier League. The 28-year-old midfielder is valued at €45 million by Transfermarkt. His contract runs until 2027.
Rafael Leao is a Sporting youth player who joined Milan from Lille in 2019. He has made 50 appearances this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 13 assists. The player has good speed and dribbling, but often depends on his mood. This season has shown this. The 25-year-old Portuguese is valued at €75 million by Transfermarkt. His contract with the Italians runs until 2028.