<b>Daily Schmankerl: A prediction for Bayern vs. Werder Bremen; Bayern scoping Romelu Lukaku (!?); A Nicolas Pepe update; and MORE!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/CrwqYeJaRjQZiGLfTfYH-cIWmzY=/446x238:4115x2684/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/63646241/Boa_Sule_2.0.jpg">Media</a> It’s GAME DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/04/19/romelu-lukaku-may-first-exit-manchester-united-club-ready-listen/">Bayern in the running for Lukaku? (The Telegraph)</a>As <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/manchester-united">Manchester United</a> decides what the future may hold for <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/belgium">Belgium</a> international <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/players/141780/romelu-lukaku">Romelu Lukaku</a>, some teams are allegedly lining up to procure his services. Among the interested parties are <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a>, <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/inter-milan">Inter Milan</a>, and Paris Saint-Germain. Manchester United are prepared to listen to offers for Romelu Lukaku this summer, with the Belgium striker open to a move away from Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is gearing up for what he has promised will be a “ruthless” overhaul and Lukaku could be one of those who makes way but only if an acceptable bid was forthcoming. Inter Milan, Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich are believed to be among the clubs who have been sounded out about the striker.Barring Bayern thinking it would be worthwhile to bring Lukaku in as an expensive back-up to <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/236837/robert-lewandowski">Robert Lewandowski</a>, this one seems a little far-fetched. Gli occhi del <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BayernM%C3%BCnchen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BayernMünchen</a> su Federico <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiesa?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiesa</a>: gli scout bavaresi l'hanno già visionato e promosso da tempo. In pole per l'esterno offensivo resta, però, la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a>, con l'<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> sempre in vigile. Valutazione della <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a>: 80 milioni. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/calciomercato?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#calciomercato</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1119416107146915840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2019</a><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/4/20/18508036/bayern-munich-vs-werder-bremen-lineups-live-stream-how-to-watch-bundesliga-updates-highlights">Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen: A prediction (Bavarian Football Works)</a>With two matches between the clubs in five days, any outcome is possible. For this Bundesliga tilt, Bayern should be considered the favorite even without <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/110254/manuel-neuer">Manuel Neuer</a>, <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/236843/mats-hummels">Mats Hummels</a>, <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/245384/james-rodriguez">James Rodriguez</a>, and Arjen Robben. For the Bavarians, it is more a matter of who will be there than who won’t. Given how well the quartet of Robert Lewandowski, <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/110278/thomas-muller">Thomas Muller</a>, <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/players/221679/serge-gnabry">Serge Gnabry</a>, and Kingsley Coman have played, it is hard to think that even a tough and scrappy Werder Bremen side can shut them down. Defensively for Bayern, <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/110259/jerome-boateng">Jerome Boateng</a>…

Report: Bayern Munich monitoring Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa
MediaHowever, Juventus are considered the front-runners in the race.Due to the imminent departures of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery, Bayern Munich have been linked to a lot of wingers lately. The latest suspect — Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa. The Bavarians are said to be monitoring him, but Juventus are considered front-runners for the winger’s signature. Inter Milan are also in the race.The info comes from a tweet by La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira, who tweeted this:Gli occhi del #BayernMünchen su Federico #Chiesa: gli scout bavaresi l'hanno già visionato e promosso da tempo. In pole per l'esterno offensivo resta, però, la #Juventus, con l'#Inter sempre in vigile. Valutazione della #Fiorentina: 80 milioni. #calciomercato— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) April 20, 2019Schira says that Bayern Munich are watching Federico Chiesa, and have scouted him for some time. Juventus are considered in pole position for the winger, and Inter are also interested. Fiorentina wants 80m for the player.Eighty million euros seems like a steep price for a player who has the offensive output of Thorgan Hazard, although granted Chiesa is just 21 years old. However, our friends over at Black and White and Read All Over say that the report isn’t the most reliable, and we should heed their words and take it with a grain of salt.It’s become a trend in the media to link Bayern with wingers across the continent. Who’s going to be next?Read more...

<b>Report: Bayern Munich has offered Fiorentina €70m for Federico Chiesa</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/DXdxP-WaogWDZKuPoUIbbzYAON8=/0x0:2996x1997/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/63658569/1137141495.jpg.0.jpg">Federico Chiesa in action against Bologna FC, April 14, 2019.</a> Word from Italy is that Bayern Munich hopes to bring the Juventus target north of the Alps. <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> may have been working on another surprise transfer deal while fans and pundits directed their attention elsewhere: according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/04/23-56129396/juve_cristiano_ronaldo_fa_il_calciomercato_tutti_i_nomi/2/">Corriere dello sport</a>, Bayern has offered AC <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/fiorentina">Fiorentina</a> to pay €70m as a transfer fee for their forward Federico Chiesa. Gli occhi del <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BayernM%C3%BCnchen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BayernMünchen</a> su Federico <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiesa?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiesa</a>: gli scout bavaresi l'hanno già visionato e promosso da tempo. In pole per l'esterno offensivo resta, però, la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a>, con l'<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> sempre in vigile. Valutazione della <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a>: 80 milioni. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/calciomercato?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#calciomercato</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1119416107146915840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2019</a>Just three days ago, it was first reported that Bayern had any interest at all in Chiesa. Journalist Nicolò Schira, who works for calciomercato and Gazzetta dello Sport noted that Bayern had been scouting Chiesa for some time, along with <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/juventus">Juventus</a>, which he considers to be in “pole position” to sign the attacker.The latest report from Corriere dello sport elaborated further on Bayern’s alleged interest:Federico Chiesa is the first wish of the director of the technical area [i.e. sporting director], Fabio Paratici. Juve has been working for some time to pry him away from Fiorentina (but the Viola hope to resist them) and to preempt very fierce competition, both Italian (Inter, <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/napoli">Napoli</a>, Roma) and foreign (Bayern Munich, Liverpool). Bayern in particular has launched a serious offensive in the past few hours, of €70 million.Bayern’s bid would fall €10m below that Schira reported to be Fiorentina’s asking price of €80m. Presuming the offer is genuine, it remains to be seen whether Bayern might raise its bid if one or more of the other teams said to be competing for Chiesa offers more.Chiesa plays predominantly as a right winger for Fiorentina. He thus would conceivably be Serge Gnabry’s battery-mate in that position at Bayern, filling the spot on the roster soon to be vacated by club legend Arjen Robben. Chiesa is in the midst of a good season for Fiorentina. Just 21 years old, he has scored 12 goals and assisted 8 others across competitions, playing just over 2,900 minutes this season. Chiesa’s overall numbers in Serie A and the Coppa Italia are interesting: he has scored half of his goals (6) and one assist in just three Coppa Italia games: 2 against FC Turin, a hat-trick in a 7-1 victory over Roma, and a goal and an assist in the 3-3 semifinal draw against <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/atalanta">Atalanta</a> Bergamo. Chiesa’s bounty from his 32 league games is somewhat less imposing in comparison: six goals and six assists in 2,646 minutes.Chiesa is nonetheless…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Rbzrm8pPOvoQPSaQnfOMAPwCgtc=/0x0:3204x2136/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72357793/1496123674.0.jpg">Udinese Calcio v Juventus - Serie A</a> Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images Bayern Munich is involved in...a lot right now. <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12178009/Liverpool-Newcastle-Bayern-set-battle-sign-Juventus-winger-Frederico-Chiesa.html">Bayern, LFC, NUFC to battle for cheap Chiesa? (Daily Mail)</a><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>, <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com">Liverpool FC</a>, and <a href="https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com">Newcastle United</a> are said to be engaging in a competition for <a href="https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com">Juventus</a> winger Federico Chiesa, who could be available for as little as €45 million:<a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a>, Newcastle and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in making a move for Frederico Chiesa this summer with the Italian winger said to be ‘unhappy’ at Juventus. Chiesa, one of the stars of Italy’s European Championship triumph in 2021, had a difficult season after returning from an anterior cruciate ligament injury which kept him out of action for nearly 10 months.And Il Corriere dello Sport claim he is open to the idea of joining a new club as he no longer feels ‘centre of the project’ in Turin. Liverpool have been watching the player closely for some time while Newcastle United and Bayern have registered their interest more recently. The Italian paper says that Juve have set an asking price of £38m but they will no doubt be hoping to initiate a bidding war between the three clubs. As it stands, with Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, and Sadio Mane on the roster, Bayern Munich does not need another winger. However, if (huge if) Bayern Munich is truly looking to sell Mane, Sane, and Gnabry (or any combination or number of the three), then you would have a hell of a time finding a better value for a winger on this roster. Before his knee injury, Chiesa was nothing short of electric. With his rehab being handled by Juventus, however, it is debatable is the Italy international got all of the requisite patience and care that was needed. Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg later tweeted out information discounting the rumor, but it extremely hard to discern what information is fake and what is real flowing from Bayern Munich these days: News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiesa?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiesa</a>: No transfer target for FC Bayern! Bosses don’t want to enter the race. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/5EZ4uPALDN">pic.twitter.com/5EZ4uPALDN</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1667192796002807811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2023</a>Could a change of scenery help Chiesa recapture his optimal fitness — and attacking magic? With that little of a transfer fee for a player with that much talent, it is worth the gamble — especially if Bayern Munich is selling off multiple wingers. <a href="https://cityxtra.co.uk/4332/manchester-city-amongst-five-clubs-interested-in-signing-versatile-bayern-munich-star-this-summer/">City to make Pavard play (City Xtra)</a>Bayern Munich is almost certain to lose defender Benjamin Pavard during the summer <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a> — and it could be to <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>: Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard, but face strong competition for the Frenchman’s signature. The 27 year-old is drawing interest from a series of top European clubs, as Bayern Munich prepare to overhaul their squad for recently appointed manager Thomas Tuchel, who replaced Julian Nagelsmann in late March.Several players have been linked with…

Italy v Albania: Group B - UEFA EURO 2024 Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images This would be an interesting pickup for Bayern Munich. Italy and Juventus winger Federico Chiesa is in Germany for the EURO 2024 tournament — and he might want to survey the landscape while he is there per Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg. Chiesa is once again on the transfer radar of Bayern Munich and with the Bavarians looking to refresh the wing position, the timing could be right for Italian star to make the jump to Germany: News Federico #Chiesa | He’s also on the shortlist of FC Bayern!

Juventus, open to extend his contract beyond 2025. But the 26 y/o winger is focused on the Euros now. Decision after the tournament.

Understand: a transfer is possible in the summer as he has many… pic.twitter.com/gmFRaVC8R2— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 17, 2024 News Federico #Chiesa | He’s also on the shortlist of FC Bayern! Juventus, open to extend his contract beyond 2025. But the 26 y/o winger is focused on the Euros now. Decision after the tournament. Understand: a transfer is possible in the summer as he has many inquiries. Expected price valuation at this stage: €30-40m. Chiesa has long been a favorite of Bayern Munich and could be available for a very reasonable price considering his talent level. Is this a move that Bayern Munich fans would like?Looking for more thoughts and analysis on Germany’s massive EURO 2024-opening win over Scotland? Good, because the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show has you covered! We’ve got takes on Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup, the brilliance of Toni Kroos, Germany’s relentless attack, and why Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala are probably winning over a lot of new fans. You can get the podcast on Spotify or below:

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1. FC Düren v FC Bayern München - Pre-Season Friendly Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Is Leon Goretzka going to leave Bayern Munich? Atléti, Napoli eyeing Goretzka (Süddeutsche Zeitung via @iMiaSanMia)According to multiple reports, a few different clubs are interested in Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka — Atlético Madrid and Napoli: Leon Goretzka’s name is ‘at least being considered’ at Atlético Madrid and Napoli.Bild (via @iMiaSanMia) also confirmed that Atlético Madrid’s interest in Goretzka: @BILD confirms that Atlético Madrid are keen on Leon Goretzka and have him on their list. But it’s questionable whether the midfielder would actually leave Bayern for the Spanish side.The situation surrounding Goretzka is fascinating. It seems as if Bayern Munich has made it clear that it is not planning with him, but the 29-year-old seems unfazed. Goretzka seems to genuinely love the club and his teammates and is also willing to fight odds in hopes of locking down a key role on the squad. It seems like a true longshot, but maybe Goretzka is ready to battle.Gosens to Torino? (@FabrizioRomano)Torino submitted a bid to take Union Berlin defender Robin Gosens in on a loan: Torino have submitted loan bid to sign Robin Gosens.

It includes buy option clause to become mandatory if he’s gonna play certain number of games next season.

Buy clause value would be around €7m plus loan fee and salary covered.

Union Berlin want more but talks ongoing. pic.twitter.com/quGygqf6d9— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 28, 2024Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 1 (Bavarian Football Works)Bayern Munich are fresh off a meek 1-1 draw with fifth-tier team FC Düren and are rewarded with a long-term injury to Hiroki Ito. Vincent Kompany’s second game in charge has not inspired much confidence in his tenure but it’s still early days. otherwise he’s doing his best Julian Nagelsmann impression.In this episode, RIPLT will discuss the following:A recap of the Düren gameScrutinizing player performancesCalling Bayern out on their lack of game coverage and why it won’t help their brandA look at the transfer moves made by Bayern and their league rivals (Stuttgart, Dortmund, Leipzig)How Hiroki Ito’s injury leads to Jonathan Tah (again)Are Spurs in or out on Chiesa? (@Plettigoal)Contrary to some reports, Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg is saying that Tottenham Hotspur is actually interested in Juventus attacker Federico Chiesa: ⚪️ Tottenham Hotspur, with a concrete interest in signing Federico #Chiesa this transfer window! First talks with his agent Fali Ramadani have started. But no concrete negotiations at this stage. This comes just a day after Tottenham denied having interest in Chiesa. Who knows?Sancho to PSG? (Sports Zone via 90Min.com)Paris Saint-Germain wants Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho — and has even agreed on personal terms with him — but does not want to pay the asking price from the Red Devils.At least not yet: Another United winger, Jadon Sancho, has reached an agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain, who are yet to meet his £50m asking price. Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 3, Episode 57 (Bavarian Football Works)The Vincent Kompany Era is underway and fans got their first game day taste of what Bayern Munich might be when the squad dismantled FC Rottach-Egern 14-1. Even that beatdown did not calm some of the uneasiness that fans have been feeling about how things are progressing during this offseason. So, let’s talk about that and a lot more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show. This is what we have on tap: Bayern Munich never really had a shot with Xavi Simons — and what that tells us about Max Eberl.It’s okay to be caught somewhere between uneasy and excited about the team at the moment. At this stage, there might not be any difference making transfers that will help the team this season. Takes on House of the Dragon and Cobra Kai...and a few other random…

FC Bayern München v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - Bundesliga Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images Bayern Munich seems to have won the race for Tom Bischof... Bischof rejected Gunners, among others in favor of Bayern (TBR Football)All signs are pointing to Hoffenheim central midfielder Tom Bischof joining Bayern Munich this summer on a free transfer. In order for Bischof to get to this point he had to walk away from clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig. Did he get any interest from big clubs, abroad, though? Yes, several Premier League teams wanted Bischof, including Arsenal FC, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United:TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Tom Bischof rejected a number of Premier League clubs, including Arsenal as he is set to sign for Bayern Munich in the summer of 2025.Bischof is one of the most talented young midfielders in Germany, who is capable of playing in various positions in the middle of the park.TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford expressed an interest in signing Bischof.The German U-18 international’s representatives heard approached from clubs in England and across Europe even before he agreed terms to sign for Bayern.However, TBR Football understands that the prospect of playing for the German giants was too tempting for the youngster to decline.Bischof, whose contract at Hoffenheim expires at the end of the season could now join Jamal Musiala, who held talks with Arsenal and Aleksandar Pavlovic to form a youthful midfield at the Allianz Arena.If you want one reason to be a little cautious (not much), kicker is reporting that the agreement is not final, despite Sky Sport and Bild both confirming that the deal is done (via @iMiaSanMia_GER): Tom Bischof’s looming move to FC Bayern Munich is not yet complete, but during the week following the Bayern game on Wednesday, Bischof informed TSG Hoffenheim of his decision not to extend his contract, which expires in the summer.Chiesa no intention of leaving LFC (@Plettigoal)Federico Chiesa seems like he wants to stick it out at Liverpool FC: At this stage Federico #Chiesa still has no intention of leaving Liverpool until the Deadline Day on February 3. He would like to stay at #LFC and prove himself.The 27-year-old winger is fully focused on his goals with LFC. Contract until 2028.Bavarian Podcast Works — The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl: Matchday 18 (Bavarian Football Works)The show in Germany continues.The action on the pitch is epic and energetic, despite mainland Europe remaining cold, dark, and rainy.Today’s episode of the Bundesliga Rundown will cover:Miraculous comebacks in BochumMarco Rose’s inconsistency in managing an equally inconsistent teamDieter Hecking (and his iconic eyebrows)The impressive Sebastian Hoeneß and his VfB Stuttgart!Goretzka, Olise recognized for efforts (@WhoScored)Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka and Michael Olise were named to WhoScored.com’s Bundesliga Team of the Week: Bundesliga Team of the Week pic.twitter.com/DXYt8PX2Hl— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) January 20, 2025De Ligt talks pressure at United (United in Focus)Maybe Matthijs de Ligt should have never left Ajax. After leaving the Dutch club for Juventus, De Ligt landed at Bayern Munich, where he had a nice run, but ultimately left last summer to go to the raging dumpster fire that is Manchester United. The center-back recently took some time to talk about the inherent pressure of playing for the club. “It’s a really big club, an amazing club – and it’s a lot of pressure, I have to say,” said De Ligt. “I’ve played for several big clubs and the pressure is always high. But the feeling you get here is that the pressure is maybe worldwide – and it’s the most I’ve experienced so far.“It’s not easy to handle that – particularly for young players. But I’ve had some experience of other big clubs so maybe in that sense it could be a little bit easier for me. I imagine that for other players it…