Report: Leeds are now battling Bayern Munich in race for Josip Brekalo
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According to The Express, Leeds United and Everton both want to sign Wolfsburg winger Josip Brekalo this summer.
It’s claimed that Leeds and Everton have been scouting him in recent months ahead of potential summer move.
Calciomercato did suggest earlier this month that Liverpool want Brekalo, but The Express claim that he is not on the Reds’ radar at this time.
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Napoli and Bayern Munich are believed to be keen though, with the report noting that he has been compared to Arjen Robben – pretty lofty stuff.
Bayern renew bid to win league as Dortmund battle Leipzig Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich make their second attempt to wrap up the Bundesliga title on Saturday after Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig clash earlier in a rehearsal for next week’s German Cup final.
A 2-1 defeat at relegation-threatened Mainz a fortnight ago cost Bayern the chance to be confirmed Bundesliga champions for the ninth straight season.
With three games left, they can now secure the title at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach late on Saturday.
However, Bayern’s seven-point lead at the top could be cut before kick-off as second-placed Leipzig head to Dortmund earlier in the day.