<b>Daily Schmankerl: Updates on Leroy Sane and Arturo Vidal; PSG turned down Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale and Luka Jovic for Neymar; Marc Roca to Bayern could happen next week; Renato Sanches could have went to Hoffenheim or Bayer Leverkusen; and MORE! </b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/K1cypyP5xmZ-BAqO4BuA3TvUhsE=/0x0:4352x2901/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65095596/1167275023.jpg.0.jpg">FC Barcelona v SSC Napoli - 2019 International Champions Cup</a> Photo by Rey Del Rio/International Champions Cup/Getty Images One more day until we get some game action! <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/8/22/20827950/bayern-munich-espanyol-marc-roca-thiago-alcantara-javi-martinez-renato-sanches-leon-goretzka">Roca-to-Bayern reports heating up (@menzellopez)</a>TZ and AS reporter J.C. Menzel López gave some insight on the resurgence of interest from <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> in <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/espanyol">Espanyol</a> defensive midfielder Marc Roca. Yesterday, we detailed how Bayern Munich and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> were both <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/8/22/20827950/bayern-munich-espanyol-marc-roca-thiago-alcantara-javi-martinez-renato-sanches-leon-goretzka">mulling an offer</a> to Espanyol for the 22-year-old, but there could be a legitimate move in the works for the Bavarians. A transfer, however, might not happen until Espanyol finishes its Europa League qualifier against Zorya Luhansk on August 29th: Nach Renatos Abgang hat Roca wieder Priorität beim FCB. Espanyol will weiterhin 40M, die Bayern nach Renatos Verkauf aber zahlen würde. Laut Rocas Umfeld dürfte sich alles noch bis zum EL-Rückspiel in Luhansk ziehen. Roca und Bayern seien sich aber einig.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04FCB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04FCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Roca?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Roca</a>— J. C. Menzel López (@menzellopez) <a href="https://twitter.com/menzellopez/status/1164837495789375489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2019</a>After Renato leaving, Roca again has priority at FCB. Espanyol still wants 40M, but Bayern would pay that after Renato’s sale. According to Roca’s camp, everything is likely to drag on until the EL return leg in Luhansk. Roca and Bayern are united. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hashtag_click">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04FCB?src=hashtag_click">#S04FCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Roca?src=hashtag_click">#Roca</a><a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/1164816686622498817?s=20">Neymar saga nearing an end? (@GuillemBalague)</a>Paris Saint-Germain has reportedly asked for best-and-final offers from FC <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/barcelona">Barcelona</a>, Real Madrid, and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/juventus">Juventus</a> for Neymar according to BBC and AS reporter Guillem Balague. A new twist to this saga is that the relationship between PSG is allegedly improving: Barcelona AND Real Madrid have been asked to put a final offer before midday today. Juventus also in the equation.

The latest twist: in the last few days the relationship between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Neymar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Neymar</a>, his father/representative and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> has improved dramatically (in a VERY positive way) <a href="https://t.co/E4RZo1nO1R">pic.twitter.com/E4RZo1nO1R</a>— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) <a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/1164816686622498817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2019</a>Yesterday, we detailed some of the <a href="https://www.b…

<b>Daily Schmankerl: United pursuing Timo Werner; Messi thought Real would get Neymar; Germany-Italy legends part 3-3; Lewandowski chasing Heynckes</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/B6RqawecrgnAnhvTcT1_TF9JUV8=/0x249:1901x1516/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65432292/1173983716.jpg.0.jpg">Bayer 04 Leverkusen v RB Leipzig - Bundesliga</a> Timo Werner reacts as Germany teammate Jonathan Tah whispers to him, “Manchester United wants you!” | Photo by TF-Images/Getty ImagesManchester United is reportedly interested in Timo Werner and a few Dembélés. Luca Toni and Jürgen Klinsmann scored in a great legends match. And Lewy is catching up to his former coach on the list of all-time Bundesliga scorers.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/manchester-united">Manchester United</a> possibly interested in Timo Werner (<a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/fussball/2019/fussball/transfer-boerse-timo-werner-manchester-united-ajax-real-65104282.sport.html">Sport Bild</a>)Sport Bild tuned in to a podcast hosted by Sunday Times and Daily Record journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/DuncanCastles">Duncan Castles</a> with co-host Ian McGarry. According to them, Timo Werner is on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s wish-list along with a brace of Dembélés: Barca’s Ousmane and Lyon’s Moussa. Why not?Timo Werner extended his contract in Leipzig until 2023 at the end of August, after he had been connected to a transfer FC Bayern for a long time. The German national player has been able to convince since then, and has already scored seven goals.Ousmane meanwhile is probably out of United’s price range, while Moussa might be an option for (relatively) cheap.Messi thought Neymar would go to <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> (<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7552351/Lionel-Messi-believed-Neymar-heading-Bernabeu-Barcelona-failed-sign-him.html">Daily Mail</a>)That latest big “what-if” making the rounds is stoked by none other than perennial Ballon d’Or finalist Lionel Messi, who told RAC1 that he was surprised that his former teammate ended up staying with PSG after a transfer back to <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/barcelona">Barcelona</a> failed to materialize.Lionel <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Messi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Messi</a> n'aurait pas été surpris de voir <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Neymar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Neymar</a> rejoindre le rival madrilène lors du dernier mercato. <a href="https://t.co/dxgoQYdHnl">pic.twitter.com/dxgoQYdHnl</a>— Goal France (@GoalFrance) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalFrance/status/1181694322439311362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2019</a>I thought that Neymar would join Real if he didn’t come to us. I also believed that Florentino Pérez and Real would do everything to sign him.Well, they didn’t. And after all, PSG and Neymar are perfect for each other.Entertaining duel of <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/germany">Germany</a> and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/italy">Italy</a> legends ends 3-3 (<a href="https://www.dfb.de/news/detail/3-3-draw-in-dfb-all-stars-games-against-italy-208494/">DFB</a>)<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Mrh5sVWwQZHXznQFV_JUPXm-klU=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19270213/1174277587.jpg.jpg">DFB-All-Stars v Azzurri Legends - Friendly Match</a> Photo by TF-Images/Getty ImagesA little more than 6,500 spectators in Fürth, Germany, were treated to a remarkable legends match between Germany and Italy. At first, Italy committed two own goals on attacks by David Odonkor and Jürgen Klinsmann. But former Bayern man <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/players/143215/luca-toni">Luca Toni</a> struck back with a clinical finish just inside the post past <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/236805/roman-weidenfeller">Roman…

<b>Daily Schmankerl : Toni Kroos wants to return to Bayern Munich, more games cancelled, BVB’s Zorc calls out Neymar, and more!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/yqiMqRw8X6cLblavDlYtYkk-xEQ=/0x0:5184x3456/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66489046/1163275116.jpg.0.jpg">FC Bayern v Real Madrid - 2019 International Champions Cup</a> Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty ImagesMeanwhile Juventus player Daniele Rugani has contracted the coronavirus. It looks like games across Europe will soon be cancelled.Toni Kroos wants to return to <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> (<a href="https://diariomadridista.okdiario.com/real-madrid/kroos-sueno-imposible-del-bayern-35386">diarioMadridista</a>)It’s almost comical how many borderline satire news sources infest the Spanish media. This time, you have El Chiringuito TV (via DiarioMadridista) claiming that Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos wants to return to Bayern Munich, and the club have intensified talks to sign him this summer.Putting aside the fact that Kroos literally just extended his contract with the Blancos, and that he’s repeatedly said that he never wants to come back to Germany — why would Bayern even need a new midfielder? The club are already bursting at the scenes because of the midfield logjam. Adding someone like Kroos, who no longer fits the system, and is already 30 years old, makes no sense.Thankfully, the rumor is nonsense, so you don’t have to give it any more thought.Not true <a href="https://t.co/EuuV6z1sLm">https://t.co/EuuV6z1sLm</a>— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1237748680502808580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2020</a>Daniele Rugani has tested positive for the <a href="https://www.vox.com/2020/1/31/21113178/what-is-coronavirus-symptoms-travel-china-map">coronavirus</a> (<a href="https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2020/3/11/21175692/breaking-news-juventus-defender-daniele-rugani-tests-positive-coronavirus-epidemic-italy-shutdown">BWRAO</a>)Juventus center back Daniele Rugani becomes high-profile player to test positive for COVID-19, putting the club’s game against Lyon next week into serious doubt. It was always likely to be postponed, but now it seems like the whole squad might have to go into quarantine.Bayern players practice their celebrations in trainingDavid Alaba and Joshua Kimmich in today's training [Bild] <a href="https://t.co/TxoeynDYjh">pic.twitter.com/TxoeynDYjh</a>— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1237824717454807046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2020</a>La Liga suspended due to the coronavirusAfter Serie A, yet another major domestic football league falls prey to the disease. Spain’s La Liga has been suspended for the next two weeks:OFFICIAL: La Liga season suspended at least for the next two weeks.— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucasNavarreteM/status/1238057983524974592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a>Given the state of things in Germany, it won’t be long before things grind to a half there as well. Already, most matches this week will be played behind closed doors — literally “ghost games” in German. However, if all the sport doesn’t stop, there’s nothing to keep fans from gathering together to support their team, even outside the stadium. And there’s also the fact that players and staff also face the risk of getting infected.Looks like this season is going to be the weirdest one for some time.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/borussia-dortmund">Borussia Dortmund</a> sporting director Michael Zorc calls out NeymarMichael Zorc, sports director of <a href="https://twitter.com/BVB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BVB</a>, after the match: „We know that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Neymar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Neymar</a> is a good actor. he showed that today.“ (red card for Can) <a href="https://…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/L8bNOVFwswJaUJVNE_Gww5-2JxA=/0x99:1634x1188/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72090819/1429139511.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga</a>Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Corbis via Getty ImagesIt’s MATCH DAY! Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen.<a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1636711871729246208?s=20">Nagelsmann not concerned with Sané omission (@iMiaSanMia)</a>You might think <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> manager Julian Nagelsmann raised his eyebrows while seeing Germany’s latest squad call-ups for its international matches against Peru and Belgium.The manager, however, was not surprised when one of his star players, Leroy Sané, was left out — in fact, Nagelsmann had a heads up from Germany coach Hansi Flick.“I’m not the one nominating the players. It’s not my job. You have to ask Hansi. He explained it to me, but that’s confidential,” Nagelsmann said.While surprising to most, there is likely nothing major going on with Sané’s international status. Sané has very little to gain from playing in the next two matches for Germany. Perhaps his recent struggles were the product of fatigue? Whatever the case, a little rest or time to work on his individual game could be just what is needed to get Sané back on track.<a href="https://www.tz.de/sport/fc-bayern/niclas-fuellkrug-fc-bayern-transfer-stuermer-eric-maxim-choupo-moting-wechsel-92147879.html">Füllkrug draws interest from Prem clubs (Tz)</a>Werder Bremen star Niklas Füllkrug was one of the players who got the nod to play for Germany against Peru and Belgium, but it looks like his rumored desire to leave <em>Die Werderaner</em> could be fulfilled. According to one report, the center-forward is drawing interest from <a href="https://bracethehammer.sbnation.com/">West Ham</a> and <a href="https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com">Everton</a>:Clubs from the Premier League are supposed to be involved with Füllkrug. West Ham United is therefore courting the services of the Werder striker. A transfer fee of 15 million will be announced. Everton wanted to sign Füllkrug in the winter.With 15 goals so far, Füllkrug is not the best German in the top scorer list in the Bundesliga, he also leads this list. Of course, such a player arouses interest. Of course they want Füllkrug to keep the filling jug around the Weser. But if FC Bayern or another top club from Europe come, this undertaking is likely to be difficult.<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/football-transfer-rumours-neymar-makes-psg-decision-tottenham-kane-plan-13-3-23">Neymar wants to finish career at PSG (The Athletic via 90Min.com)</a>Could Neymar really want to finish his career at PSG? It appears so:Neymar is adamant that he will finish his career at Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian is under contract until 2027 and is not interested in any talk of a potential exit from the French capital.According to Sky Sport’s Florian Plettenberg, the Brazilian star is not quite getting the level of interest from <a href="https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com">Chelsea FC</a> that some thought he would get:News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Neymar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Neymar</a>: He was linked to <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a> based on a reported conversation between Boehly & Al-Khelaifi. But understand that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> is not seriously considering to sign him in summer. Neymar and Chelsea is not hot at this stage. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/CBUVPP8Ioy">pic.twitter.com/CBUVPP8Ioy</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1635618355641044994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2023</a><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/3/17/23644533/podcast-reaction-bayern-munich-manchester-city-champions-league-quarterfinals…

Bayern Munich - Slovan Bratislava - Final training session Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images Bayern Munich vs. Slovan Bratislava...are you ready? Madrid could get serious with Kimmich (GiveMeSport)Real Madrid has not been able to lock down a deal for Liverpool FC star Trent Alexander-Arnold, so it could turn to Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich to fill the void: Real Madrid are reportedly “angry” with how Liverpool star, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has acted amid their growing interest, and they have sounded out the prospect of signing Bayern Munich ace, Joshua Kimmich, instead, as per Sky Sports Switzerland.Los Blancos have been chasing a new right-back for the best part of a year now, with it being revealed in March 2024 that the Reds’ man was a priority target. Alexander-Arnold’s contract is due to expire at the end of this season, which has thrust his future at Anfield under the spotlight, though he has delayed making a conclusive decision thus far.Real Madrid had approached Liverpool at the start of the January transfer window in an attempt to sign Alexander-Arnold immediately. However, as noted by Fabrizio Romano, the Merseyside outfit had no intention of opening negotiations, and were still persistent in their attempts to keep the 26-year-old.According to the report from Sky Sports Switzerland, the “slowdown in discussions” has frustrated Madrid, who had hoped to seal a deal this month. It is thought that they have now considered a move for Kimmich with two particular incentives in mind.The German would be the purported backup, should a deal for Alexander-Arnold fall through in any case, while additionally, the La Liga outfit hope that such negotiations with Kimmich will divert attention away from their primary target.The primary issue with this report is that it is extremely doubtful that Kimmich would make a move to Real Madrid just to return to playing right-back. At this point, Kimmich seems set on finishing his career in the central midfield. Adeyemi staying put (@FabrizioRomano)Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi might not be going anywhere after all, despite links to Napoli: ⚫️ Understand Karim Adeyemi’s current decision is to stay at Borussia Dortmund this month and he has now informed all clubs interested.

Despite Napoli proposals and also PL clubs keen, he’s now expected to continue at BVB. pic.twitter.com/VvOaZ7uIUD— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 28, 2025Aside of Napoli, Adeyemi was also linked to Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC per Corriere dello Sport (via ESPN): Chelsea and Liverpool are ready to rival Napoli for the signing of Bayer Leverkusen forward Karim Adeyemi. Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. ŠK Slovan Bratislava (Bavarian Football Works)After last week’s Champions League disaster-class vs. Feyenoord, Bayern Munich rebounded with a Bundesliga win over SC Freiburg. Now, though, the Bavarians will host Slovan Bratislava in a match they need to win. Of course, Bayern Munich’s ultimate fate will not be determined until many other results play out, but it all starts with a win in this match. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Champions League table.A look at the rosters and injuries for ŠK Slovan Bratislava and Bayern Munich.A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.A prediction on the match.Neymar going home (@Plettigoal)Neymar is leaving Saudi Arabia and heading home to Brazil: ⤵️✔️ #Neymar will sign a 6-month contract with Santos as reported yesterday. Contract duration now confirmed.

Back to Europe if everything goes according to plan https://t.co/6DJlaHOU3j— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 28, 2025Leverkusen eyeing shock move for Ferguson? (@Plettigoal)Bayer Leverkusen could be poised to make a stunner of a transfer move by “exploring” a deal for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson: ⚫️ Bayer 04 Leverkusen are exploring a deal to sign Evan…

Corinthians v Santos - Campeonato Paulista 2025 Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images Say it ain’t so... Bayern Munich has been linked with a number of high profile players over the years. Recently, the former FC Barcelona star Neymar let is be known that he almost made the move to Bavaria way back in 2013 due to his connection with Pep Guardiola.Now, rumors are circulating which link Neymar to a move to Bayern Munich for next season.Say what?Well, Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg is reluctant to buy-in: Many new rumours linking FC Bayern with #Neymar are wide of mark!The 33-y/o is a top and experienced player, but he is currently not a topic at Bayern.Staying in Brazil or moving to another top European club in the summer is possible. Barcelona remain interested.Like Plettenberg, mostly everyone at BFW is skeptical of this noise as well. Looking for thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s upcoming Bundesliga match vs. Union Berlin? Awesome, because we have you covered with the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show, which features a breakdown of the last game between the teams, a look at the rosters — including suspensions and injuries, and also a prediction on Vincent Kompany’s lineup and for the match. You can get the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, or below: Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more.

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