Bayern Munich Sets Sights on Dynamic Brazilian Teen Duo in Major Scouting Push
Bayern Munich's scouting network in South America has pinpointed two promising Brazilian youngsters as "prospective acquisition targets," including a potential understudy to leading marksman Harry Kane, according to recent reports.
The Bavarian club has enjoyed a remarkable beginning to the 2025–26 campaign, sitting atop the Bundesliga table with a six-point advantage while also leading the Champions League league phase after securing four consecutive European triumphs.
Vincent Kompany has built a formidable squad in Munich, spearheaded by England skipper Kane and supported by quality players like Luis Díaz and Michael Olise. Nevertheless, Bayern continues to strategize for tomorrow and has intensified their attention on South American prospects.
According to German media outlet Bild and their 'Bayern Insider' podcast, the German champions have earmarked two Brazilian prodigies—one offensive player and one defensive talent—as prospective acquisitions.
Promising Brazilian Duo on Bayern's Radar
Among the players Bayern are evaluating is Rayan, Vasco da Gama's 19-year-old sensation. The adaptable attacker can operate as a center-forward or right-sided winger and has flourished since breaking into the Brazilian outfit's first team in 2023.
Rayan has already accumulated 91 matches and 20 goals for Vasco, with 17 of those strikes coming during a fruitful 2025 campaign. The forward, who has donned Brazil's youth colors, is generating significant buzz and reportedly carries a price tag of approximately €18 million (£15.8 million, $20.7 million).
Bayern seemingly regard Rayan as a reserve choice for both Kane and their wing options, though a potential move has "not yet advanced." German rivals RB Leipzig are also monitoring the youngster.
The Bundesliga titleholders have additionally targeted one of Brazil's most promising young left-backs: Souza. The 19-year-old defender has been a consistent presence for Santos in 2025, logging 25 outings and three goal contributions in all competitions.
Souza is viewed as a backup option at left-back for Bayern, who remain without Canadian international Alphonso Davies as he rehabilitates from an ACL setback. He possesses tremendous upside and saw limited action during Santos' ascension from Brazil's second division last season.
The prospect is reportedly valued at roughly €3 million (£2.6 million, $3.5 million), which could represent outstanding value and would constitute a relatively low-risk investment.