Bayern face Bundesliga rival in race to sign Mitoma
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There is a new off-field derby between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.
After the Bundesliga champion began to be mentioned as a possible destination for Japanese player Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton, the runner-up in Germany has started to move to secure the same reinforcement.
The speedy 28-year-old forward scored 11 goals and provided 3 assists this season, which gives him an estimated market value of around 45 million euros.
Bayern is looking for attacking reinforcements because they may lose Coman and Sané, while Leverkusen needs a replacement for Wirtz, who is leaving for Liverpool.
Bayern has started talks with Mitoma's representatives, but Leverkusen and even Arsenal from England are also keeping an eye on the player.
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