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

Wanted man: Leighton Baines is a target for Bayern MunichBayern Munich will offer £9million for England full-back Leighton Baines in their efforts to prise him from Everton in January.Sportsmail exclusively revealed the German champions' interest in Baines in October and, despite discouragement from Everton, they have grown more determined in their pursuit.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. A meeting held last week determined that they will start with a £9m bid for Baines and see how Everton react.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.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. 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  Explore more:People: David Bentley, David Moyes Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom

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