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Better news for Harry Kane! Bayern Munich plotting double swoop for Xavi Simons & Desire Doue as Die Roten's stance on Dani Olmo transfer revealed

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  • Bayern keen to strengthen attack
  • Willing to spend to win back Bundesliga crown
  • Kompany keen to provide support for Kane
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    According to Sky Sports Germany, Die Roten are keen to bring both Simons and Doue to the Allianz Arena this summer. The Bavarians even have a backup plan should they fail in their pursuit of the Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes stars. RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo is also hot on their radar after impressing at Euro 2024 with Spain.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    New head coach Vincent Kompany is not messing around as he gets to grips with the biggest job of his career so far. The former Burnley boss is strengthening in all departments having already brought in Fulham's Joao Palhinha, Crystal Palace's Michael Olise and Stuttgart defender Hiroki Ito.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Bayern went trophyless in 2023-24 for the first time in 12 years. Germany's dominant force was unusually quiet considering they recruited Harry Kane to their ranks last summer, who scored 44 goals in all competitions for his new club. The new faces being brought in are a clear statement of intent that Bayern do not intend for that to happen again this term.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN?

    The German giants have moved quickly in the summer transfer window so far and will pull the trigger on their next targets soon. They are likely looking at €100million or more to bring both Simons and Doue to the club unless they can work some magic on the negotiating table.