Joshua Kimmich has conceded that Bayern Munich is in urgent need of bolstering its attack after the club missed out on securing Florian Wirtz, who opted for Liverpool instead. On Friday, the Reds agreed a deal potentially setting a new British record at $157 million for Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz.

Andrea Berta is set to prioritise a transfer for a winger after adding a midfielder and striker to the Arsenal squad.

Bayern Munich has been linked to Tom Bischof since his days in Hoffenheim’s youth setup, and his transfer to Bayern Munich was announced six months ago. Despite not yet having played a match for Bayern, many fans are already quite familiar with the player.

Bayern Munich attacker Serge Gnabry allegedly has no desire to seek a move away from Allianz Arena this summer amid the recent speculation surrounding his future. The Germany international was again a regular for Bayern during the 2024-25 campaign, making 42 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and registering eight assists.

Arsenal are yet to make any new signings so far this summer and two of manager Mikel Arteta's top targets are also of interest to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich

According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayer Leverkusen ace Florian Wirtz will make €20 million gross per year at Liverpool FC: Understand Florian #Wirtz will earn around €20 million gross per year at Liverpool FC, plus possible bonus payments. #LFC

At the moment, Bayern Munich have identified Bradley Barcola as their priority summer signing for the left-wing position. But they understand it could be a difficult transfer, and they already have their alternatives in place in Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, AC Milan's Rafael Leao and Brighton 's Kaoru Mitoma.

After several rejected bids, Liverpool have now agreed a deal to sign Wirtz for a whopping €136.3 million (£116.1 million, $157.8 million)—making Wirtz the most expensive sale in Bundesliga history and setting him up to break the Premier League transfer record if all add-ons are met.

Bayern Munich vs Auckland City LIVEThe newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich embark upon their Club World Cup campaign this afternoon, facing Auckland City at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. Their latest title-winning season wrought a 34th Meisterschale as they finished 13 points clear of Leverkusen.