5 players Bayern Munich should poach from other Bundesliga teams this summer

Modified May 02, 2017 08:29 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Bayern Muenchen looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern Muenchen at Emirates Stadium on March 7, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) — *Carlo Ancelotti is the man in the Bayern Munich hot-seat*

#5 Julian Brandt – Bayer Leverkusen

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 15: Julian Brandtn (L) of Bayer Leverkusen competes for the ball with Koke (R) of Atletico de Madrid during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen at Vicente Calderon Stadium on March 15, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) — *German international Brandt has been linked with a move to Bayern*

Another German international on the list, and another u21 international. More than any other player on this list, Brandt has been heavily linked with a move to the German giants following his brilliant displays for Leverkusen.

Like mentioned with Gnarby, Brandt could replace Franck Ribery and/or Arjen Robben over the next 18 months as the duo's careers in Germany are coming to an end due to their increasing age. Nonetheless, signing Brandt would offer directness and a threat in front of goal from the wide areas. Six assists and three goals in 30 games may not be world-class but under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti who knows what Brandt could become.

38 key passes and an impressive shooting accuracy of 41% make Brandt an ideal signing for Ancelotti this summer. For just €20million, Munich have a ready-made replacement for their legendary winger.

Edited by Staff Editor