Will he be the cheaper storm alternative for the FC Bayern?
The people of Munich are still missing today Bundesliga home game vs Hertha BSC (3.30 p.m. / live on DAZN) her top clipper Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (34/17 goals in 29 games this season). The German-Cameroonian is out for the seventh time in the past ten games. First back problems plagued him, now knee pain.
Since his contract was extended until 2024 at the beginning of March, nothing has worked for “Choupo”. So he is not a replacement for 50-goal man Robert Lewandowski (34 / for 45 million euros to FC Barcelona). That’s why Bayern and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic (46) are looking for a new super striker!
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Is there a cheaper option than the 100 million strikers?
According to the English newspaper “Daily Mirror”, the German record champion striker Ollie Watkins (27/contract until 2025) from Aston Villa is watching.
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The Englishman (1.80m tall) attracted attention this season with a good 14 goals in 32 Premier League games. In his seven international matches, he scored twice. According to transfermarkt.de, his market value is 32 million euros.
He has already made two transfers for comparatively high transfer fees: in 2020 he came to Villa from FC Brentford for 34 million euros. In 2017, Exter City already collected 7.22 million euros for him. And now?
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Watkins should definitely be cheaper than Tottenham clipper Harry Kane (29 / contract until 2024)!
The 26-goal striker (in 44 games this season) would probably only be available for around 100 million euros. If he even wants to leave Spurs or the Premier League (Manchester United is also said to be interested)…
Bayern’s other dream striker Victor Osimhen (24/contract in Naples until 2025) is definitely not available for less than 100 million euros. PSG want to prepare an offer for the required 150 million. The Nigerian (26 goals in 32 competitive games) is said to be drawn to England in particular.
However, Bavaria would also be an option for the offensive star (2017 to 2019 at VfL Wolfsburg) – also because his girlfriend Stephanie from Germany and daughter Hailey True could grow up closer to the family.
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Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani (24/contract until 2027) is also likely to be more expensive than Watkins. Honorary President Uli Hoeneß (71) is said to be a big fan of the World Cup finalists (20 goals in 40 games). Problem: France buddy Kylian Mbappé (24) should lure him to Paris according to the BILD podcast “Bayern Insider”.
In addition to Watkins, he would be a cheaper solution: Bergamo striker Rasmus Højlund (20/contract until 2027). The Dane has a similar quota to the Aston Villa forward: also 14 goals but in 38 games this season.