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Bayern Munich eye Kaoru Mitoma! Brighton winger targeted for summer swoop but Bundesliga champions face competition from Bayer Leverkusen as they consider Japan international to replace in-demand Florian Wirtz

<p>According to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/transfer/news/34132/13373238/neuer-name-auf-bayern-liste" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sports Germany</em></a><em>, </em>Bayern view Mitoma as a potential summer signing, should Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sane leave the Bundesliga giants. However, their primary focus remains on securing Wirtz as he has been at the top of the Bavarian club’s wishlist for months, with officials at the Allianz Arena seeing him as a transformative figure for their midfield. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Bayern face stiff competition from <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-bayer-leverkusen-florian-wirtz-bayern-munich-transfer-hijack/blt39d75ce6f6788f44" target="_blank">Premier League powerhouse Liverpool, </a>who have reportedly intensified their pursuit of Wirtz. The midfielder is said to have visited Merseyside recently, touring the club’s facilities and even exploring housing options in the area—a development that has sparked concern within the Bayern camp. Moreover, Real Madrid and Manchester City have also been linked with the German international. </p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Mitoma is under contract with Brighton until 2027 and has consistently impressed with his performances for the Seagulls, racking up 10 goals and three assists in 35 Premier League appearances. In fact, Mitoma was nearly pried away from the South Coast in January when Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr launched an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-make-massive-bid-brighton-kaoru-mitoma-after-jhon-duran-transfer/blt663498207790aa04#cs0b480a3f525c914b" target="_blank">audacious £90 million ($112m/€107.5m) bid</a>. However, it was rejected by Brighton, who remain committed to retaining their top talents. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Although Wirtz remains the marquee name on Bayern’s transfer agenda, the club's leadership has made it clear they are evaluating a wide range of players to cover all scenarios. Ultimately, if they fall short in their pursuit of the Leverkusen star, Mitoma could quickly become a top priority heading into the summer transfer window. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MITOMA?

Bayern Munich eye Kaoru Mitoma! Brighton winger targeted for summer swoop but Bundesliga champions face competition from Bayer Leverkusen as they consider Japan international to replace in-demand Florian Wirtz | Goal.com

Bayern Munich eye Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma as they look for alternatives to an in-demand Florian Wirtz.