Multiple reports in Italy claim Bayern Munich are interested in Empoli keeper Guglielmo Vicario and according to Tuttosport, the Bavarians have already made an opening €20m bid.

The Turin-based paper and La Repubblica report Bayern have identified the 26-year-old as a potential replacement for Manuel Neuer, who has been forced to the sidelines with a severe knee injury.

As per Tuttosport, Bayern have already offered €20m to sign the Italian goalkeeper, but the Tuscans value Vicario at €30m.

Vicario was the goalkeeper with the most saves last season, 152, and according to the report, Empoli don’t want to part ways with him in January.

However, Bayern are expected to make a new attempt soon, so Empoli are considering their options to replace Vicario, including Monza keeper Alessio Cragno who has been struggling with playing time this season.

Vicario kept six clean sheets in 19 appearances this term, conceding 24 goals. Empoli’s coach Paolo Zanetti said on Monday night, after a 1-0 win over Sampdoria, that Vicario is a ‘crucial player’ for his team.

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