<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/mu3bLMecVLruKgcbXHTns9D7ftc=/0x0:6192x4128/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73013561/1862600255.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v VfB Stuttgart - Bundesliga</a> Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images Buckle up for 2024 everyone... <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/12/29/24010730/bayern-munich-fulham-joao-palhinha-chatting-fargo-marvel-movies-mgmt-kimmich-goretzka-tuchel-de-ligt">Happy New Year from BFW (Bavarian Football Works)</a>Well, 2023 was a heck of a ride. <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> saw breathtaking wins, heartbreaking losses, upheaval in the front office, a new coach, and a few more stars arrive. Clearly, it was an active year — and through it all the Bavarian Football Works community was there. Sure, the staffers here did the writing for the site and the yacking on the podcast, but it was the great group of people here that made 2023 another fantastic year. Things definitely did not always work out well for Bayern Munich on the pitch and we all had our fair share of disagreements, but the important things was that BFW — as a community — was here to be the sounding board, the counselor, the (sometimes) battleground, and — most importantly — the place where we can all meet up and chat about Bayern Munich. On to 2024 and much more of the good things we had here in 2023 (and hopefully less of the bad!). <a href="https://x.com/rudygaletti/status/1741450794023432646?s=46&t=gLe-_YzJmVJHfEjMd8Qkbg">Kimmich to...Saudi Arabia? (@RudyGaletti)</a>Of all of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer rumors</a> we see, this one might be the most bizarre as Al Ahli is lobbing contacts (and potentially offers)!? over to possibly disgruntled Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlAhli?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlAhli</a> sent a first official offer to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BayernMunich?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BayernMunich</a> for Joshua <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kimmich?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kimmich</a> for a possible transfer in the summer.
️ The club also approached the entourage of the CM and a new round of contacts is expected in the next few weeks: evolving situation. ⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Transfers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/Go6FaRBklL">pic.twitter.com/Go6FaRBklL</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1741450794023432646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2023</a>There is virtually no shot this happens. Kimmich is in his prime and battling for trophies. Moreover, he is an extremely valuable figure in the modern game, who is — allegedly — coveted by clubs like <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>, <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com">Liverpool FC</a>, <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a>, <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a> and <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>.There may be a time when Kimmich ponders cashing out and taking a move to Saudi Arabia, but I can’t imagine it will be soon. <a href="https://x.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1738944055826894869?s=20">Maier says “No” on brining Kroos back to Die Mannschaft (Sport1 via @iMiaSanMia)</a>Bayern Munich and Germany legend Sepp Maier has heard the rumors that <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>’s Toni Kroos could find his way back to the German national team — and he is not a fan of such an idea. “I wouldn’t bring Kroos back. I don’t think it’s a good thing if he plays for the national team again. He had his time. We have many other talented players in his position who can help the team,” Maier said. “It’s a popular topic for the media, but I wouldn’t call Kroos up again. But that doesn’t mean he’s not a great player and hasn’t done anything for German football.” It does seem like the DFB is grasping…
️ The club also approached the entourage of the CM and a new round of contacts is expected in the next few weeks: evolving situation. ⚽ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Transfers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/Go6FaRBklL">pic.twitter.com/Go6FaRBklL</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1741450794023432646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2023</a>There is virtually no shot this happens. Kimmich is in his prime and battling for trophies. Moreover, he is an extremely valuable figure in the modern game, who is — allegedly — coveted by clubs like <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>, <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com">Liverpool FC</a>, <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a>, <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a> and <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>.There may be a time when Kimmich ponders cashing out and taking a move to Saudi Arabia, but I can’t imagine it will be soon. <a href="https://x.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1738944055826894869?s=20">Maier says “No” on brining Kroos back to Die Mannschaft (Sport1 via @iMiaSanMia)</a>Bayern Munich and Germany legend Sepp Maier has heard the rumors that <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>’s Toni Kroos could find his way back to the German national team — and he is not a fan of such an idea. “I wouldn’t bring Kroos back. I don’t think it’s a good thing if he plays for the national team again. He had his time. We have many other talented players in his position who can help the team,” Maier said. “It’s a popular topic for the media, but I wouldn’t call Kroos up again. But that doesn’t mean he’s not a great player and hasn’t done anything for German football.” It does seem like the DFB is grasping…
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/dJjpjvvcJKFIli0-hyonIaGNQ3Y=/0x0:4640x3093/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73055335/1929548694.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v TSG Hoffenheim - Bundesliga</a> Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Bayern Munich is in Portugal...why aren’t we? <a href="https://x.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1746478696163127382?s=20">Bayern to miss on Danso, Clauss (Telefoot via @iMiaSanMia)</a>According to a report from Telefoot, <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> kicked the tires on both Lens center-back Kevin Danso and Olympique Marseille right-back Jonathan Clauss, but those respective pursuits will not go any further: Both Bayern and PSG inquired about Kevin Danso, but neither made an official offer. There were only talks with the player’s entourage. Danso is likely to stay at Lens until the end of the season. Bayern have contacted Olympique Marseille about Jonathan Clauss, but Marseille don’t want to let him go in the winter. With Eric Dier in house and Paris Saint-Germain’s Nordi Mukiele looking like he could be on his way to Bavaria, Bayern Munich’s backline situation might be solved. <a href="https://x.com/rudygaletti/status/1746612203321466934?s=46&t=gLe-_YzJmVJHfEjMd8Qkbg">Kimmich not going to Saudi Arabia (@RudyGaletti)</a>As expected, those rumors linking Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich to Saudi Arabia do not appear to be a serious issue for the player, nor the club. The Saudis, however, will probably come back knocking again: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlAhli?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlAhli</a> - as revealed weeks ago - are interested in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kimmich?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kimmich</a> and are keeping their pressure on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bayern</a>.
❌ However, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> rejected all proposals and confirmed that they don't want to discuss about Joshua - whose contract expires in 2025 - during this transfer session. <a href="https://t.co/n0poZPQ5lz">pic.twitter.com/n0poZPQ5lz</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1746612203321466934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2024</a><a href="https://www.football-espana.net/2024/01/14/premier-league-pivot-would-be-delighted-to-sign-for-barcelona-bayern-munich-also-interested">Another Palhinha-to-Barca story (Football Espana)</a>With Bayern Munich formally letting <a href="https://cottagersconfidential.sbnation.com">Fulham FC</a> midfielder João Palhinha know that there will not be a move this winter, the Portuguese midfielder could be turning his focus to <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>: Since arriving, Romeu has struggled, which has meant that he has rarely played over the last few months. Instead, Frenkie de Jong and Ilkay Gundogan have been utilised in deeper roles, although Barcelona’s intention is to play both in their natural positions, although a new pivot is needed in order for this to happen.As such, it is likely that Barcelona will try to sign a new defensive midfielder in the summer, and one player they could go for is Fulham’s Joao Palhinha. The Portuguese international “would be delighted” to sign for the Catalan club, according to Sport, citing sporting and personal reasons for wanting the move.The problem for Barcelona is that Fulham would demand a large fee, likely to be in the region of €60m. They could struggle to reach this because of their financial woes, and to make matters worse, Bayern Munich are also very interested in Palhinha.<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/football-transfer-rumours-man-utd-vinicius-jr-arsenal-vlahovic-12-1-24">Gunners could make play for Zubimendi (Mundo Deportivo via </a><a href="http://90Min.com">90Min.com</a><a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/football-transfer-rumours-man-utd-vinicius-jr-arsenal-vlahovic-12-1-24">)</a>Real Sociedad midfielder…
❌ However, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> rejected all proposals and confirmed that they don't want to discuss about Joshua - whose contract expires in 2025 - during this transfer session. <a href="https://t.co/n0poZPQ5lz">pic.twitter.com/n0poZPQ5lz</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1746612203321466934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2024</a><a href="https://www.football-espana.net/2024/01/14/premier-league-pivot-would-be-delighted-to-sign-for-barcelona-bayern-munich-also-interested">Another Palhinha-to-Barca story (Football Espana)</a>With Bayern Munich formally letting <a href="https://cottagersconfidential.sbnation.com">Fulham FC</a> midfielder João Palhinha know that there will not be a move this winter, the Portuguese midfielder could be turning his focus to <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>: Since arriving, Romeu has struggled, which has meant that he has rarely played over the last few months. Instead, Frenkie de Jong and Ilkay Gundogan have been utilised in deeper roles, although Barcelona’s intention is to play both in their natural positions, although a new pivot is needed in order for this to happen.As such, it is likely that Barcelona will try to sign a new defensive midfielder in the summer, and one player they could go for is Fulham’s Joao Palhinha. The Portuguese international “would be delighted” to sign for the Catalan club, according to Sport, citing sporting and personal reasons for wanting the move.The problem for Barcelona is that Fulham would demand a large fee, likely to be in the region of €60m. They could struggle to reach this because of their financial woes, and to make matters worse, Bayern Munich are also very interested in Palhinha.<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/football-transfer-rumours-man-utd-vinicius-jr-arsenal-vlahovic-12-1-24">Gunners could make play for Zubimendi (Mundo Deportivo via </a><a href="http://90Min.com">90Min.com</a><a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/football-transfer-rumours-man-utd-vinicius-jr-arsenal-vlahovic-12-1-24">)</a>Real Sociedad midfielder…
