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Five backup strikers options for Bayern Munich in summer

By Kiran Thakare

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Munich celebrates following his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Muenchen at Stamford Bridge on February 25, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Copa/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Munich celebrates following his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Muenchen at Stamford Bridge on February 25, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Copa/Getty Images) /
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN – MARCH 17: Willian Jose of Real Sociedad celebrates 1-0 during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad v Getafe at the Estadio Anoeta on March 17, 2018 in San Sebastian Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN – MARCH 17: Willian Jose of Real Sociedad celebrates 1-0 during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad v Getafe at the Estadio Anoeta on March 17, 2018 in San Sebastian Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) /

Willian Jose

Willian Jose was one of the most in-demand strikers during the winter transfer window. The Brazilian striker was linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspurs and Manchester United, but both moves failed to materialize.

The 28-year-old striker has a decent record in La Liga over the past four seasons. He has been a key player for Real Sociedad, scoring 53 goals in 135 appearances across all competitions. He has managed to find the back of the net eight times this season. (Stats courtesy- Transfermarkt)

Jose is a target man, who works hard in the final third, and chases every second ball. He is very effective when the team is using a direct approach, releasing long balls from the back to beat the midfield press. His combination play in the box is one of his strongest aspects, but he is not exactly prolific in front of the goal.

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The Brazilian striker can provide something different for Bayern from the bench. He can be a nuisance in the box and help the team in digging deep when things are not going their way. The 28-year-old striker has a release clause of 70 million at Sociedad, but the Spanish club may be open to negotiating down the transfer fee. Die Roten is unlikely to spend big on a striker, but in Jose, they will get a good target man that will further boost the quality of their squad.