Gossip: Bayern monitor Mitoma situation
Bayern Munich will target Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma if they miss out on Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams. (Sky Germany), externalWant more transfer news? Read Wednesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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