Bayern Munich plot bid for Eberechi Eze as Florian Wirtz alternative as Vincent Kompany weighs up Rafael Leao and Kaoru Mitoma moves

The Bundesliga champions were willing to break the bank to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz this summer, however, they have now given up on the midfielder after conceding defeat to Liverpool in the transfer race. Per the Mirror, Bayern have now shifted their focus to Crystal Palace hero Eberechi Eze as they look for other options to strengthen Vincent Kompany's squad.

The 26-year-old attacking midfielder's release clause, which is set at £60 million ($81m) plus £8m in add-ons, is set to be activated at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. Bayern, who share a good relationship with Palace following the transfer of Michael Olise last year, remain hopeful that they will be able to secure the England international's signature.

Other than Eze, Kompany has also included AC Milan star Rafael Leao and Brighton attacker Kaoru Mitoma in his shortlist as the Belgian coach wants to make quality additions to the team's attack ahead of the new season.

The Bayern players are currently enjoying a brief holiday before they regroup under Kompany to prepare for the Club World Cup. They face Auckland City in their tournament opener on June 15.