RB Leipzig v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga Photo by Luciano Lima/Getty Images Bayern Munich is working to bolster its squad... Bayern set to miss on Simons (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)Despite recent links to RB Leipzig Xavi Simons, Bayern Munich is expected to miss on the versatile attacker: Bayern Munich could reportedly miss out on Xavi Simons with Chelsea looking to sign him from RB Leipzig. The Blues have already bolstered their attacking ranks by signing Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens but Enzo Maresca is still looking to bring in more players.Chelsea are looking to offload the likes of Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix, and Christopher Nkunku, among others, which will free up space and wages for any potential new signing.Bayern are focusing on signing Luis Diaz from Liverpool, and they will only look for options elsewhere if they fail to secure his services. The German champions made an approach to sign Simons this summer, but as it stands, he remains as a standby option.Max Eberl has a strong connection with Simons, and he would be the first option for Bayern if they fail to land their top targets. However, at this moment, it appears that he will move to the Premier League, with Chelsea making concrete efforts to bring him to Stamford Bridge.What makes this Simons story so interesting is Eberl’s reported “personal” interest in the attacker — which might not jibe with the rest of the decision-makers in the club. Rashford inks Barca deal (Fabrizio Romano)Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford was linked to Bayern Munich, but has signed a deal with FC Barcelona per Fabrizio Romano: Marcus Rashford has signed his contract as new Barcelona player. ✍ Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 62 (Bavarian Football Works)Bayern Munich is working on hard a few deals, but could also be working through issues internally. Let’s talk about what came out of the news this week and if Bayern Munich fans should be concerned, on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show: Thomas Müller to LAFC?Is there a disconnect in the Bayern Munich front office — and also with the club’s supervisory board?VfB Stuttgart could be just as wacky as Bayern Munich these days...let’s talk about why?Hiroki Itō, Alphonso Davies, and Jamal Musiala were all spotted at Säbener Straße this week. Let’s talk about where things stand for each of them on their respective roads to recovery. Reyna to Parma? (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna looks like he is headed to Parma: Personal terms between Parma and Gio #Reyna are agreed after very good talks in the last days. Parma still have a good chance. The clubs have started negotiations. No agreement yet. #BVB United could make play for Šeško (GiveMeSport’s Ben Jacobs)Benjamin Šeško could be the next big name on Manchester United’s wish list: Benjamin Šeško is back on Manchester United’s radar as a No.9 option, as revealed last week. Approach made 12 months ago before Šeško decided to stay at Leipzig.Nicolas Jackson and Ollie Watkins two other names discussed.#MUFC still shortlisting several targets. Finding a new striker the next priority. ESPN also had information on Manchester United’s interest in Šeško:Manchester United are intensifying their efforts to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko this summer, TEAMtalk has revealed. The 22-year-old is high on Ruben Amorim’s striker wishlist, despite having previously rejected a move to Old Trafford. Arsenal’s failure to secure a deal for Sesko could open the door for United, who have maintained regular contact since 2022. The Slovenia international has scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig, where he is under contract until June 2029.Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 61 (Bavarian Football Works)Bayern Munich’s summer transfer window could be heating up very soon. The dominoes are falling all around Bayern Munich and each move should open up things for another. After a relatively quiet and composed approach to squad planning…