Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to battle Manchester United to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are one of the Premier League clubs showing keen interest in signing Eze, as Ruben Amorim wants to rebuild the squad to his own taste after a disappointing season.
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, per Team Talk, are also looking to sign the stylish attacking midfielder, but Bayern are looking to raid Palace again, having signed Michael Olise from them last summer.
Bayern Munich eye move for Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze smiles while playing for Crystal Palace
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According to a report from Bild, the German giants have considered Eze as one of their options.
Bayern were ready to break their bank for Florian Wirtz, but he chose to move to Liverpool instead.
With the futures of Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman in doubt, Bayern are pushing ahead with alternative transfer plans.
Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma has been linked with a move, but Bayern could face strong competition from Arsenal.
AC Milan superstar Rafael Leao could be another option for Bayern.
Eze has been outstanding for Crystal Palace since joining from Queens Park Rangers for £17 million.
According to a report from The Mirror, his release clause will be active at the end of the season, which is understood to be worth £60m plus £8m in add-ons.
Bayern hold the edge over others in signing Eze
Eze scored for Palace in the 1-0 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, and he would be a cracking signing for any club.
Bayern have a good relationship with Palace, having signed Olise last July for around £50.8m.
While United can still attract top players, the Red Devils cannot afford European football for Eze, compared to other clubs. Eze’s chances of winning silverware are high with Bayern (can follow Harry Kane and Olise as an example) compared to other suitors.
Moreover, Palace would prefer to sell him (ideally, they want to keep him at Selhurst Park) to Bayern than any rival Premier League club.
Having said that, if Bayern are really serious about landing Eze, they must move quickly, as his buy-out clause is time-sensitive. It will expire around two weeks before the end of the summer transfer window.
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