Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have announced that they have accepted a transfer offer from Portuguese club Porto for forward Lucas Openda, signing him on for an undisclosed fee believed to be around 40 million euros.

Openda, who has been at Porto since 2019, is currently the league's top scorer with 25 goals in all competitions this season. He has also scored 16 league goals and five assists this term, making him one of the most prolific strikers in Europe.

Bayern Munich have been interested in Openda for some time now, having made several attempts to sign him in previous seasons without success. However, their interest was reignited when he became available for sale at Porto due to his contract expiring next summer.

The move marks the end of a long-standing rivalry between Bayern Munich and Porto, which has seen both clubs vie for each other's star players over the years. The two teams have faced off in numerous European competitions, including the UEFA Champions League, where they have met twice this season - once in the group stage and again in the knockout stages.

Despite the competition, Bayern Munich were able to secure Openda, who will join them as part of the team's squad for the upcoming season. His arrival could help boost Bayern Munich's attacking options and provide them with a formidable threat up front.

In addition to Openda, Bayern Munich have also confirmed that they have signed forward Thomas Müller from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of 70 million euros. This brings their total spending so far this summer to approximately 110 million euros, which is already higher than the average transfer budget for a Bundesliga club.

Overall, the signings of Openda and Müller represent a significant investment for Bayern Munich, but they come at a cost. The team will need to find ways to balance their budget while maintaining their competitiveness in the league and European competitions.