Bayern Munich set sights on Sunderland star after breakout Premier League campaign: report

Sunderland’s return to the Premier League has caught the eye of Europe’s elite as Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing an offer for Dutchman Brian Brobbey, according to The Independent.

The 24-year-old Dutch international who arrived at the Stadium of Light last summer has enjoyed a productive campaign in the North East, recently scoring the decisive goal in the Tyne-Wear derby win over arch-rivals Newcastle United.

A product of Ajax's famed 'De Toekomst' academy, Brobbey is a powerhouse striker known for his physical strength, hold-up play, and finishing. His influence has helped Sunderland remain in with a chance of qualifying for European football next season.

Brian Brobbey to Bayern Munich

Brobbey’s impact has been so profound that he has successfully usurped fan favourite Wilson Isidor in the Black Cats' starting XI.

While Isidor was instrumental in the club’s promotion charge last term, Brobbey’s performances have offered Regis Le Bris' side a different dimension in attack.

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By pinning defenders and creating space for Sunderland’s creative midfielders, Brobbey has featured as a traditional No. 9 and the focal point of the team’s attack.

However, this success comes with a steep price for potential suitors, which reportedly includes Bayern Munich who are also interested in signing Newcastle's Anthony Gordon.

With three years remaining on Brobbey's contract, Sunderland will likely hold out for a sizeable fee and would be expected to make a considerable profit on the player signed for just €20 million (£17.5m) less than 12 months ago.

For Bayern, Brobbey is reportedly seen as an ideal long-term successor to provide physical presence and rotation in their frontline which boasts 32-year-old Harry Kane at the spear-tip.

For Sunderland, the dilemma remains whether to cash in on a massive profit or fight to keep the player who has helped redefine their top-flight ambitions.

In FourFourTwo's opinion, Brobbey is unlikely to play as central a role at the Allianz Arena as he currently does at the Stadium of Light, due to Kane's presence.

However, the lure of Champions League football and a likely pay increase has the potential to turn the player's head, if Bayern take further steps to firm up their interest.

Brobbey is currently valued at €25m by Transfermarkt.