Bayern Munich set to launch £9m raid for Everton defender Leighton Baines

20 December 2010 07:35
Wanted man: Leighton Baines is a target for Bayern Munich[LNB]Bayern Munich will offer £9million for England full-back Leighton Baines in their efforts to prise him from Everton in January.[LNB]Sportsmail exclusively revealed the German champions' interest in Baines in October and, despite discouragement from Everton, they have grown more determined in their pursuit.[LNB]Bayern played inexperienced Germany U20 international Diego Contento at left-back yesterday as they won 5-3 at Stuttgart but club executives have grave concerns about their defence.[LNB] A meeting held last week determined that they will start with a £9m bid for Baines and see how Everton react.[LNB]Evertonmanager David Moyes has made it clear he has no intention of sellingone of his best players with the 26-year-old pivotal to his style ofplay. He is well settled in Liverpool and only signed a five yearcontract extension earlier this year.[LNB]However, Bayern are awareMoyes needs money to strengthen his squad with loan signings such asNicklas Bendtner, David Bentley and Landon Donovan possibly the best hecan expect on his limited transfer budget.[LNB] David Moyes says Everton do not fear Manchester City - with or without Carlos Tevez'I've no sympathy for Man City's star problems', says Everton boss MoyesEverton boss Moyes tracking City strikers Adebayor and Santa Cruz[LNB]  Explore more:People: David Bentley, David Moyes Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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