Why Bayern Munich prefer Nico Williams to Milan star Rafael Leao | OneFootball

Christian Falk reports that Bayern Munich executives believe Nico Williams is a better option than Milan star Rafael Leao as the Portuguese ‘doesn’t contribute as effectively with his defensive work.’

Bayern Munich are looking for a new left winger, and according to transfer expert Christian Falk, Milan ace Leao is among their targets.

Bayern prefer Nico Williams to Leao

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 06: Nico Williams of Athletic Club is challenged by Paulo Dybala of AS Roma during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 First Leg match between AS Roma and Athletic Club at Stadio Olimpico on March 06, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Leao, however, is not the primary name on the Bavarian’s list as they believe Athletic Club and Spain star Nico Williams would be an ideal signing.

“FC Bayern still can’t agree on which player is best for the club. Nico Williams is still the ideal number one signing. They think Leão doesn’t contribute as effectively with his defensive work,” Falk wrote in his latest column for Bayerninsider.

“Barcola is hard to get; PSG don’t want to sell him.”

Matthäus believes Bayern Munich should sign Leao

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Rafael Leao of AC Milan battles for possession with Guela Doue of Stade Rennais FC during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Knockout Round Play-offs First Leg match between AC Milan and Stade Rennais FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 15, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Former Inter and Bayern Munich star Lothar Matthäus, however, feels Leao would be a better fit than Nico Willians as the Portuguese star has even more potential than he has been allowed to show at Milan so far.

epa12019014 Head coach Vincent Kompany of Munich reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarter final 1st leg between FC Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, 08 April 2025. EPA-EFE/ANNA SZILAGYI

According to Matthäus, Leao’s versatility is also a plus as the Milan star can play as a left winger or as a centre forward, potentially becoming a backup option for Harry Kane.

Leao has a €175m clause in his contract with Milan. He scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in 50 appearances for Milan during the 2024-25 season.