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Bayern Munich could turn to a Premier League star as a transfer alternative to Florian Wirtz.
The Bundesliga champions have signalled their intent to bring Germany international Wirtz to the Allianz Arena as he prepares to leave Bayer Leverkusen.
However, despite a personal pitch from head coach Vincent Kompany, EPL champions Liverpool are ahead in the race.
Arne Slot is keen to wrap up the bulk of his transfer business by mid-June and the Reds are reportedly close to an agreement over the 22-year-old.
Bayern Munich club president Herbert Hainer has indicated they have stepped back in the pursuit of Wirtz - as he prefers a move to Anfield - with new targets now in the frame.
As per the Daily Mirror, Kompany has now switched his attention to Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, with the Eagles unlikely to retain him beyond this summer.
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Eze's current deal at Selhurst Park runs until 2027 but with a crucial update incoming from June for the England international.
His release clause gets reactivated at a total price of £69m [$93m] which falls within the budget Bayern Munich had set for Wirtz.
The 26-year-old is expected to be the subject of interest from EPL clubs again, but his clause will expire before the end of July, with Palace keen to know where they stand before the 2025/26 campaign kicks off.
Eze's goal in the FA Cup final secured Palace's first-ever major trophy at the end of the 2024/25 season in a moment that has been framed as the perfect parting gift.
Bayern Munich are aware of the growth in links to other English sides but they are hoping to utilise a few factors in their favour.
Palace would prefer not to sell him to a domestic rival, and the two clubs have good relations following a deal to sign Michael Olise from the Eagles last summer, and the duo are also good friends.
Olise could lean on his link to secure a reunion with Harry Kane also a key voice in the race as Eze's captain with England.
Eze has netted a career-best 14 goals across all competitions in 2024/25, plus eight EPL assists, and he is in the English top-flight's top five for successful take-ons [69] and shot-creating actions [133].
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