Spain v Germany: Quarter-Final - UEFA EURO 2024 Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images Is another center-back on his way to Bayern Munich? In recent days, the talks between Bayern Munich and Manchester United have started to heat up again. Both outside-back Noussair Mazraoui and center-back Matthijs de Ligt could be on their way to England, so it is no coincidence that rumors began to resurface linking Bayer Leverkusen defender and Germany international Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich. For a few weeks now, talks have been dormant because Bayer Leverkusen’s financial demands were too high, but that could be changing per Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg: Bayern’s offer of €20m (+5) for Jonathan #Tah is still on the table and valid. Leverkusen has now moved away from €35/40m. This is also because Tah has once again made it clear internally in recent days that he will not extend his contract and wants to join Bayern immediately. Leverkusen wants a decision soon.An agreement in the range of €30m (25+5) is conceivable.It seems as if Tah’s potential transfer is directly linked to what happens with De Ligt. Would it be the worst thing if Bayern Munich waited out Tah’s contract until he was a free agent next summer? No, but it appears that the Bavarians want him pretty badly and to get him, there will be a cost associated with such a transaction. Looking for more thoughts and analysis of what is going on with Bayern munich during this offseason, plus a breakdown of the front office’s oddball transfer strategy and roster management? What about some ideas on what Bayern Munich could be cooking up with Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz? Good, then we have you covered with our Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show. You can get the podcast on Spotify, Patreon, or below:

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FC Bayern Munich Audi Summer Tour 2024 In Asia Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images Bayern Munich has given up on a major overhaul of the roster... Ultimate plans: Bayern final sale list exposed (@Plettigoal)Well, after some grand plans of selling off as many as nine players were floated earlier this summer for Bayern Munich, it looks like the list has been paired down to just four players — Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Zaragoza, and Kingsley Coman. Even then, Bayern Munich might only just loan away Coman and Zaragoza. Check out Plettenberg’s report: FC Bayern now focused on four main departures: Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Zaragoza (loan) and Kingsley Coman (loan or sale).All the other candidates for sale are expected to stay at this stage. The transfers of Désiré #Doué and Jonathan #Tah are to be finalized with the proceeds from the sales of De Ligt and Mazraoui. Most important sale to obtain further approvals from the supervisory board:De Ligt to Manchester United for €50m + add-ons ✔️So...what happened? Well, Joshua Kimmich and Alphonso Davies both seem content to ride out the last year of their respective deals, Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry will not entertain a move, and Leroy Sané seems like he is getting a contract extension. What all of that means is that if Désiré Doué and Jonathan Tah are, indeed, brought in, there will be an absolute logjam of players on the backline and at wing — which could prove difficult for Vincent Kompany to manage this season. United, Gunners like cheap deal for Chiesa (TEAMtalk via 90MIn.com)Manchester United and Arsenal FC both like the idea of getting Federico Chiesa on the cheap: Manchester United and Arsenal are both interested in a cut-price deal for Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, who has been frozen out in Turin ahead of a summer exit. Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 3 (Bavarian Football Works)We are in the home stretch of the summer transfer window and Bayern Munich still has some moves to make to help thin out the herd on the roster. Who might stay? Who might go? That will all be determined in the next few weeks. Given all of that, we have a lot to discuss. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: The season is starting to feel real isn’t it?With less than a month left in the transfer window, Bayern Munich has to finalize some moves and potentially make a few others. Check out Bayern Munich’s final “for sale” list.Why Xavi Simons chose RB Leipzig over Bayern and why it might not be the last we hear on him in these parts.The latest on Joshua Kimmich and why it is not such a certainty that he will sign a contract extension. Müller unintentionally invades Olympic broadcast (@Alochkarl)If you were watching the German broadcast of the USWNT’s 1-0 victory over Germany in the Olympics on Tuesday, you got an unexpected dose of Bayern Munich star Thomas Müller:Einfach Thomas Müller. Was will uns das sagen?! #USAGER pic.twitter.com/JG9XZmWbBy— DönerMachtSchöner (@Alochkarl) August 6, 2024Leave it to Müller.Max headed to Greece (@Plettigoal)Philipp Max’s wild career odyssey will take him to Greece next: ⚪️ DONE DEAL: Philipp #Max will join Panathinaikos Athen with immediate effect ✔️Total agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt has been reached. 30 y/o left-back will undergo his medical today. He’s on his way. ▫️Transfer fee: €1m all-in▫️Contract until 2027 or 2028. Spurs looking at Osimhen? (Football Insider via 90Min.com)Tottenham Hotspur could be taking a look at making a deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen:Tottenham Hotspur have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, with the Blues already in talks over a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku.Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 2 (Bavarian Football Works)Bayern Munich went to Seoul, South Korea and came away with an impressive win over Tottenham Hotspur, dominating the game and scoring two goals. Meanwhile, on the PR…

Arsenal v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Pre-Season Friendly Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images Bayern Munich vs. Tottenham Hotspur...are you ready? It’s not over...Tah still on Bayern’s radar despite reports (@Plettigoal)Rumors swirled that Bayern Munich was going to walk away from a pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen center-back and Germany international Jonathan Tah, but Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg posted that the Bavarians could still be in the mix for the 28-year-old: No surprise and as expected: FC Bayern let the deadline (yesterday at 11:59 PM) and set by Leverkusen pass without making an €30m offer for Jonathan #Tah ✔️▫️There is still no approval for a new offer from Bayern‘s supervisory board since De Ligt and Mazraoui have not been sold yet. And there was never a breakthrough in the last days▫️But: Tah poker continues! Three weeks left until Deadline Day. Vincent Kompany still pushing for Tah. Agent Pini Zahavi wants to get the deal done in August as soon as De Ligt will join ManUtd. Flick rejects Kanté move (Mundo Deportivo via 90Min.com)FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was — allegedly — offered an opportunity to acquire N’Golo Kanté, but has — reportedly — turned it down:Barcelona manager Hansi Flick rejected the chance to try sign Al Ittihad midfielder N’Golo Kante this summer in favour of handing minutes to young players like Marc Casado and Marc Bernal.Official: Undav back at Stuttgart (@VfB_int) ❤️

The 28-year-old striker joins VfB Stuttgart in a permanent deal from @OfficialBHAFC, signing a contract until 30 June 2027.

Undav spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan from the Premier League club.#VfB #Undav2027 pic.twitter.com/KPzwsypumE— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) August 9, 2024Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 4 (Bavarian Football Works)Given the subject matter, there is not much need for a preamble when it comes to Bayern Munich — this offseason has been filled with peaks and valleys. Let’s discuss those 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 is reportedly going to pass on a transfer of Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah — even if it sells Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United. What Vincent Kompany’s plan to use Joshua Kimmich in the central midfield means for João Palhinha, Leon Goretzka, Konrad Laimer — and the biggest loser, Aleksandar Pavlović. Plus, how this affects the right-back candidates, Josip Stanišić and Sacha Boey. What do we need to look for during Bayern Munich’s friendly vs. Tottenham Hotspur this weekend. Finally, we are taking some dragon fire straight to that House of the Dragon season finale...yup, it was terrible and confirmed that this season was all about treading water — a mortal sin for a show. LFC pushing for Zubimendi (@Plettigoal)Liverpool is pushing hard to get Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who was briefly on Bayern Munich’s transfer radar: FC Liverpool are pushing to sign Martin #Zubimendi with ongoing talks ✔️

25 y/o midfielder is keen to join #LFC with immediate effect. His agency „Idub Global“ with best connections to Liverpool as they are also managing Xavi Alonso. w/ @kerry_hau

It’s unclear whether… pic.twitter.com/zCtUM0DGar— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 8, 2024Rabiot mulling offers (Gazzetta dello Sport via 90Min.com)Free agent midfielder Adrien Rabiot is reportedly considering offers from Arsenal FC, Liverpool FC, and Real Madrid:Adrien Rabiot has received offers from Arsenal, Liverpool and Real Madrid as he considers his next move following his departure from Juventus.PSV gives Gosens another option aside of Torino (@Plettigoal)PSV Eindhoven looks like it is getting involved in the sweepstakes for Robin Gosens: Understand that #PSV Eindhoven is planning to make an offer for Robin #Gosens to Union Berlin soon ✔️

So far, there have only been talks with the player's side. Gosens is still interested in a departure. Torino, still interested.

Union still would like to keep Gosens.…

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v VfB Stuttgart - DFB Cup: Quarterfinal Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Where will the German national team star play in 2024/25? Dueling reports indicate that Germany national team star Jonathan Tah’s future could be clarified soon. Will the 28-year-old continue at Bayer Leverkusen, or make the move to Bayern Munich?Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg says that from Leverkusen’s side, the deal is open: ⚫️⚠️ As reported in recent days: Leverkusen boss Simon Rolfes now confirms that a transfer of Jonathan #Tah to FC Bayern is NOT off ✔️Rolfes re-opens the door for a deal after Bayern let a deadline set by #B04 pass on Thursday without matching Leverkusen’s asking price of €30m: ⤵️“The transfer window runs until August 30th. Of course, we have ideas and know what we want to do.”“I am not responsible for the financial situation of other clubs. Our stance is clear: Jona is an important player. He played a good game today (against Betis Sevilla) - very concentrated, focused, and that’s how he trains as well.”Nothing has changed: Tah wants the move! Eberl, Freund, and Kompany are still keen to sign him if the supervisory board permits two more signings.@SkySportDE However, a report from kicker (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) indicates that Bayern may not make a move for another center-back — even after the impending departure of Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United:Bayern have no plans to replace Matthijs de Ligt. Five players from the current squad can play at centre-back: Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Eric Dier, Hiroki Itō (who will be fit again in October) and Josip Stanišić. Jonathan Tah will not be signed under the current conditions demanded by Leverkusen, several sources have confirmed to @kicker. Unless something unforeseen happens, Tah is currently no longer a topic at Säbener Straße [@FrankLinkesch]So what will it be? If reports from throughout the transfer window are to be believed, Tah has many admirers at Säbener Straße — and it could be just an attempt by Bayern to indicate it is negotiating from a position of strength. However, the Bavarians would have to really be willing to walk away — and head into the season with five players at center-back, one of them injured, and two of them also providing depth at the fullback positions.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Real Betis - Pre-Season Friendly Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images Will Bayern Munich get Jonathan Tah? The closer the transfer deadline gets, the more cloudy the situation for Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah is becoming. There were a series of reports sourced from different outlets regarding Bayern Munich’s interest in Tah.CaughtOffside’s Fabrizio Romano (via @iMiaSanMia)Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Bayern munich was seeking to ink one more center-back and that Tah’s agent is still negotiating with the Bavarians: Bayern are expected to sign one more center-back after selling Matthijs de Ligt. Jonathan Tah’s agent is still working on the deal for him to move to the Allianz Arena so let’s wait for developments there, but he’s expected to be the new centre-back for Bayern.Sky Sport’s Florian PlettenbergMeanwhile, Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg reiterated that Tah wants the move to Bavaria and that a transfer is still possible: ⚫️⚠️ As reported in recent days: Leverkusen boss Simon Rolfes now confirms that a transfer of Jonathan #Tah to FC Bayern is NOT off ✔️Rolfes re-opens the door for a deal after Bayern let a deadline set by #B04 pass on Thursday without matching Leverkusen’s asking price of €30m: ⤵️“The transfer window runs until August 30th. Of course, we have ideas and know what we want to do.”“I am not responsible for the financial situation of other clubs. Our stance is clear: Jona is an important player. He played a good game today (against Betis Sevilla) - very concentrated, focused, and that’s how he trains as well.”Nothing has changed: Tah wants the move! Eberl, Freund, and Kompany are still keen to sign him if the supervisory board permits two more signings.Bild (via @iMiaSanMia)Finally, Bild issued a report which stated that Bayern Munich might be torn internally about whether not the club should actually pursue Tah: Even though Bayern have funds available for Jonathan Tah after selling De Ligt and Mazraoui, there’s still disagreement within the club’s bosses over the move. If no new offer arrives in the next few days, Tah should start thinking about how serious Bayern really are about him as the whole thing has been dragging on for far too long. The last offer (€20 + €5m) was made almost 7 weeks ago. Leverkusen have not yet closed the door to a sale, but are currently continuing to plan with Tah.BFW AnalysisIf the Bayern Munich front office and supervisory board are actually disagreeing on the move, it does not necessarily mean that the deal is officially dead. The Bavarians could still look to get Tah and could just be posturing to lower the price on the German international. Interested in an in-depth review of Bayern Munich’s preseason so far? How does Harry Kane fit with the team, and what are Vincent Kompany’s plans for Thomas Müller? Will selling De Ligt and Mazraoui have unintended consequences? We talk about all that and more on our newest podcast episode! Listen to it below or on Spotify (or Patreon):

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Liverpool Training Session Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Like two ships passing in the night... If Bayern Munich is going to add another defender into its ranks this summer, Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg knows who it will not be — Liverpool’s Joe Gomez. After rumors emerged over the weekend of Bayern Munich having interest in Gomez, Plettenberg sprung into action to take a sledgehammer to the story: New rumors about FC Bayern and Joe #Gomez are wide of mark! #LFC Interesting player, but at this stage and if nothing extraordinary will happen it’s either Jonathan #Tah on that position or nothing until Deadline Day …@SkySportDE So...it is back to the drawing board for Bayern munich, with not much time to go in the summer transfer window. Will there be another center-back on the club’s radar?Looking for more thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s upcoming start to the Bundesliga season, the club’s treatment of Kingsley Coman and Leon Goretzka, plus some thoughts on why Paul Wanner’s development at Heidenheim will be a story you should follow this season? Great, then check out the show on Patreon, Spotify, or below: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 X (formerly Twitter) @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more.

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Borussia Mönchengladbach v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images Bayern Munich vs. FC Barcelona once more... Barca to beat Bayern to punch for Tah? (@Plettigoal)Bayern Munich was rumored to have strong interest in Bayer Leverkusen center-back and Germany international Jonathan Tah for most of the summer. With the squad’s backline putting in an uneven effort during the Bundesliga opener against VfL Wolfsburg, there was some thought that the Bavarians might have tried to get back into the running for the 28-year-old. If Bayern Munich decides to do that, it might have to contend with Hansi Flick’s FC Barcelona side: @FCBarcelona, now exploring deal to sign Jonathan #Tah until Deadline Day!

… with first talks have taken place.

28 y/o German national still not willing to extend his contract beyond 2025 with Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

FC Bayern deal, still not 100 % off.

Wait and see.… pic.twitter.com/6fTPcFtuD8— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 26, 2024 @FCBarcelona, now exploring deal to sign Jonathan #Tah until Deadline Day! … with first talks have taken place. 28 y/o German national still not willing to extend his contract beyond 2025 with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. FC Bayern deal, still not 100 % off. Wait and see. Busy days ahead … Kim Min-jae’s poor showing — and injured status — is not doing anything to help fans feel more secure about the center-back position after Bayern Munich sold Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United. Will the Bavarians make a late run?ICYMI: Costa to...Australia? (@Plettigoal)Douglas Costa has managed to find another club who will pay him. Now the former Bayern Munich winger is off to Australia: Douglas #Costa will join Sydney FC with immediate effect ✔️

33 y/o winger will join Australian top club as a free agent. Big deal for the A-League.

Sporting Director Alexander Baumjohann was pushing for Costa. With success. Medical done and contract until 2026 signed.… pic.twitter.com/hB6J4V8GZJ— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 25, 2024 Douglas #Costa will join Sydney FC with immediate effect ✔️33 y/o winger will join Australian top club as a free agent. Big deal for the A-League. Sporting Director Alexander Baumjohann was pushing for Costa. With success. Medical done and contract until 2026 signed. Announcement in the next hours. And then it happened... Already official: Douglas #Costa, new winger of @SydneyFC ✔️

… with a contract signed until 2026. pic.twitter.com/3moVpMzCWz— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 26, 2024Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 5 (Bavarian Football Works)That was almost a disaster. Vincent Kompany must have breathed a sigh of relief when Bayern Munich just barely managed to scrape a 3-2 win against VfL Wolfsburg on his Bundesliga debut. Still, the performance raises several uncomfortable questions about the coach, the squad, and especially the board. In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:Our first impressions of Vincent Kompany’s Bundesliga debut. An analysis of the lineup — where was Thomas Müller? Why Alphonso Davies? Why not Eric Dier? So many questionable choices. How is the performance principle being applied? Why did Vincent Kompany ignore certain players?How Kompany managed the game (including subs). Looking at each and every single player individually and what they brought to the table. Why did Harry Kane look better in the second half? Jamal Musiala remains misused. Joshua Kimmich’s enigmatic midfield performance. The disasterclass by Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae — why does it keep happening?Selling Matthijs de Ligt was clearly a mistake. What do we do now? Compare and contrast to Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona. Did Bayern make a mistake by rejecting Flick? Would Flick have done a better job by now? Where does Kompany go from here? What happens to Eberl and co. if he fails? Ending the podcast on a somewhat optimistic note. James also getting a new home (@FabrizioRomano)Speaking of former disappointing Bayern Munich players, James Rodriguez…

FC Carl Zeiss Jena - Bayer 04 Leverkusen Photo by Hendrik Schmidt/picture alliance via Getty Images Uh-oh... Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona could be in a two-horse race to land Bayer Leverkusen center-back and Germany international Jonathan Tah. As Bayern Munich delays its bid because of the uncertainty surrounding Kingsley Coman’s departure, FC Barcelona appears ready to go into overdrive to land the 29-year-old, per Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg: #Deco, now directly involved and working on a transfer of Jonathan #Tah as Hansi Flick wants him ✔️@FCBarcelona are currently willing to pay 20 million euros. Bayer 04 are aware of this.There were also new talks between the player’s management and FC Bayern today. But no new Bayern offer yet. Tah wants to leave Leverkusen in the next 48 hours or 2025 as a free agent. Things could get interesting in the final hours of the summer transfer window. Looking for some thoughts and analysis of Bayern Munich’s weekend Bundesliga match vs. SC Freiburg? Great, then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show on Patreon, Spotify, or below:As always, we appreciate all the support!

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VfL Wolfsburg v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Is this saga over? Bayern Munich’s dreams of getting Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah might be coming to an end per German outlet kicker (as captured by @iMiaSanMia): Bayer Leverkusen have closed the door to Jonathan Tah leaving the club as he’s considered irreplaceable at this point in the window - not even for a €30m package. The club does not have time to replace him anymore. It is said that only a ‘significantly higher, immoral offer’ could change their position. But Bayern will definitely not make such a high offer.Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg’s information on the matters seems to correspond with kicker’s report: Excl | Bayern officially informed Leverkusen today in a phone call that they are ready to pay €20m + €5m for Jonathan #Tah! … as soon as Kingsley #Coman is sold! But: Bayer 04 still want to keep Tah. At this stage, he‘s not for sale. Leverkusen have informed Bayern and Pini Zahavi. Reasons: time, no replacement, price. Poker ongoing but a transfer is unlikely at this stage. If true, where does Bayern Munich go from here?Looking for some thoughts and analysis of Bayern Munich’s weekend Bundesliga match vs. SC Freiburg? Great, then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show on Patreon, Spotify, or below:As always, we appreciate all the support!

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Arsenal v FC Bayern - 2019 International Champions Cup Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images The Frenchman is closing in on a transfer out of Bavaria. Transfer developments are moving fast with Bayern Munich and Kingsley Coman.The Frenchman is said to be heavily weighing a move away from the German Rekordmeister in the transfer window’s closing days, with a Premier League club his preferred destination. Now Arsenal FC may oblige.However the move will not be easy, as detailed by Daily Mail reporter Sami Mokbel. As captured via @iMiaSanMia:Arsenal have explored a move for Kingsley Coman ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline. Mikel Arteta wants to sign a forward as he looks to add greater competition in wide attacking areas. The cost of bringing Coman to the Emirates will be key towards any successful move, particularly given the lucrative wages on offer in Saudi Arabia [@SamiMokbel81_DM]The Gunners, felled by Bayern in last year’s Champions League, are looking to bolster their wings, where they already have the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Leandro Trossard.However, they will likely need to at least be competitive with Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal on the finances. From the Bayern perspective, the move could also have (had) impact on its play for Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah — as explained by Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg: Kingsley #Coman has not made a decision yet whether he will join Al-Hilal or not.However, FC Bayern hope for a decision within the next few hours in order to move forward with other personnel matters.Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, still working on Jonathan #Tah deal. But the focus is currently on the sale of Coman first. Time is running out. Also for Tah. Crucial hours.⏳@SkySportDE At time of writing, Coman is still at Bayern, and it looks like it is too late to get Tah (who also had FC Barcelona interest) out of Leverkusen. Looking for some thoughts and analysis of Bayern Munich’s weekend Bundesliga match vs. SC Freiburg? Great, then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show on Patreon, Spotify, or below:As always, we appreciate all the support!

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FC Carl Zeiss Jena v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - DFB-Pokal Photo by Ronny Hartmann/Getty Images That was a run ride, eh? According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah will stay with Die Werkself for the rest of this season: ❌ Jonathan #Tah will 100% stay with Bayer 04 Leverkusen ✔️Pini Zahavi is no longer holding further talks with other clubs. There will also be no more negotiations on Deadline Day with FC Barcelona, as Bayer bosses have once again made it clear that Tah will not be sold.Tah could leave Leverkusen as a free agent in 2025. He will be a starter against Leipzig on Saturday as Xabi Alonso has also confirmed. The last minute power play from Pini Zahavi on Thursday did not work and now Tah will have to do his best to regroup and push forward to help Bayer Leverkusen defend its Bundesliga crown. Looking for more thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s Champions League draw, the latest German national team call-ups by Julian Nagelsmann, and some last minute news on Bayern Munich’s summer transfer window deadline outlook? Awesome, then check out the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show on Patreon, Spotify, or below:

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SV Werder Bremen v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Bayern Munich vs. VfL Bochum…are you ready? Eberl still wants Tah (@Plettigoal)There are some conflicting rumors floating around on whether or not Bayern Munich still wants Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah. According to Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl would still like to bring in Tah. Would Tah represent an upgrade to the team’s center-back core? Eberl might think so...or he might just want another option for depth: ⚫️ Jonathan #Tah still plans to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen on a free transfer in summer ✔️

A contract extension is completely off the table for the 28y/o. Leverkusen bosses also do not expect him to extend his contract.

FC Bayern, with Max Eberl, remain interested in the… pic.twitter.com/Dc6ZQs4Oud— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) October 25, 2024 ⚫️ Jonathan #Tah still plans to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen on a free transfer in summer ✔️A contract extension is completely off the table for the 28y/o. Leverkusen bosses also do not expect him to extend his contract.FC Bayern, with Max Eberl, remain interested in the centre-back, but there is no clear indication from the player’s side yet. Talks are ongoing.Bringing in Tah to what some consider a volatile situation at center-back likely will not help things. Tah has not been as good this season as he was during the 2023/24 campaign. At his age, there is no reason for Bayern Munich to think he will ever be anything more than he already is (which is not good enough to be what the Bavarians need). De Bruyne to...San Diego? (@tombogert)Could Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne be interested in a move to...San Diego? Oddly enough...yes: San Diego FC have had talks with the camp of Manchester City superstar Kevin de Bruyne about a potential future signing, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.De Bruyne prefers a move to MLS than Saudi Arabia if he is to leave City, sources say.Talks are preliminary, but there is mutual interest from both sides, sources say. Rumors suggesting San Diego offered de Bruyne a salary of $20 million per year are not accurate, sources add. It is far from advanced.Any negotiations would not be for this winter as de Bruyne remains a key figure for Manchester City and the timeline is not yet specified. De Bruyne’s contract is set to expire next summer, per an official release from City, but there is the chance that de Bruyne remains at City beyond that contract.Sources say Manchester City are keen to keep de Bruyne at the club as well.San Diego’s connection to de Bruyne dates back to May, when sources said de Bruyne’s camp spoke with the MLS club to gauge potential interest.Though de Bruyne’s preference is MLS, he has also had contact with Saudi dealmakers, sources say. Saudi Pro League sporting director Michael Emenalo would love to bring him to Saudi but is yet to receive encouragement despite rumors of advanced talks over the summer. A deal with Al-Ittihad, where Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante play, was never close or likely.A couple of things about this rumor: Who wouldn’t want to move there? Greater San Diego is awesome...Carlsbad, Oceanside, Del Mar...great, great places. As a fellow pale boy, De Bruyne might want to invest HEAVILY in sunscreen. Can I say anything bad about San Diego?Hmmm...well, they did allow some of their people to do this travesty: Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 15 (Bavarian Football Works)Bayern Munich ran the gamut of emotions from “We’re back!” during a 4-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart to “Oh, no!” after getting dismantled 4-1 by FC Barcelona in the Champions League. So, we are here to address all of it and why waste any more time in bantering? Let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Where can Bayern Munich go from here? What should fans feel good about. Yes, Bayern Munich can run the table in the Champions League — League…

VfL Bochum 1848 v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images Someone please buy him already, put everyone out of their misery Bayern Munich is not exactly looking for a center-back right now, despite its current group of center-backs not set in stone just yet. Jonathan Tah has been a name that was thrown around for a long time, and now Bayer Leverkusen have shot themselves in the foot for asking too much money with Tah leaving on a free:Jonathan #Tah will not extend his contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. FC Bayern and FC Barcelona are two concrete options for a free transfer in summer, and it is currently highly likely that he will choose one of these clubs.The 28y/o centre-back also remains on the radar of Real Madrid, as well as top Italian clubs such as Inter, according to BILD.– Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal)Bayern and FC Barcelona are the frontrunners in this saga which is beginning to enter Leroy Sané and Harry Kane territory because it’s starting to drag on. Real Madrid is a new entry due to their injury crisis.

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Crystal Palace FC v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images Departures in Bavaria are needed first, which could give Premier League clubs the upper hand. Bayern Munich’s search for a new center-back with left-footed ball-playing ability could be landing on the ambipedal Bournemouth star, Dean Huijsen.But the 20-year-old is a hot commodity on the transfer market, and Bayern cannot yet commit to a play for him — without shifting one of its own current center-backs. That’s according to a report from Sky Sport DE journalist Florian Plettenberg: FC Bayern have held partly concrete talks with Dean #Huijsen’s management in recent weeks. Max Eberl is fully informed about all the details.As previously reported, Bayern are exploring the market for a new top centre-back. Jonathan #Tah has also been discussed again.Huijsen is currently one of FC Bayern‘s top candidates – but only in the event of departures (e.g. Kim). That’s why Bayern cannot push ahead in negotiations at this stage. Other clubs are further along, with Liverpool and Chelsea, for example, showing more concrete interest. #LFC However, Huijsen can well imagine a move to Bayern. The race remains open. €58m release clause.@SkySportDE At €58M, Huijsen’s release clause should not be an obstacle for any of the deep-pocketed clubs interested. But Bayern’s inability to move just yet could be a problem, as Huijsen ultimately needs to be convinced by his next club first.Looking for more thoughts and analysis of Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga triumph over Mainz 05 ? Check out our Postgame Show — from Bavarian Podcast Works and available on Patreon, Spotify, or below: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, @IredahlMarcus, @enadmo1135, @TommyAdams71 and more.

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St. Pauli vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen - 1.Bundesliga Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Bayer Leverkusen man is leaving on a free transfer. Where next? Bayern Munich could have a chance again with Jonathan Tah after all.The German men’s national team defender is leaving Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer at the end of the year, which naturally has FC Barcelona interested...but the Catalans have not been able to get the deal over the line, because — and please take a big swig of your nearest beverage before reading this — of the club’s ongoing financial issues.Here is the situation as reported by Sky Sport DE journalist Florian Plettenberg: Jonathan #Tah has had a verbal agreement with FC Barcelona for several weeks. However, nothing has been signed yet, as the transfer cannot be completed at this stage.If the move to Barca falls through, major opportunities could arise. Real Madrid (in the event Xabi Alonso arrives this summer) and FC Bayern are keeping a close eye on him. Bayern have internally revisited the situation in recent days and Real like him a lot.Also worth noting: Alonso and Tah share a strong relationship.@SkySportDE Barça has Hansi Flick while Real Madrid could land Xabi Alonso. And Bayern remain the German record champions. It looks like the 29-year-old will have his pick of next destinations.Maybe Lothar Matthäus gets his wish.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen Training Session Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images Here we go...again? According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich has entered into “concrete negotiations” with Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah. Te Germany international is now the club’s “No.1” defensive target and would be a free transfer. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona could also be in the mix for the player: EXCL | FC Bayern have entered concrete negotiations with Jonathan #Tah and his representatives! Tah is now Bayern’s number one defensive transfer target. Max Eberl, Christoph Freund, and Vincent Kompany are all pushing for the move.⚠️ Tah has several options besides Bayern. As exclusively revealed, Xabi Alonso is keen to take him to Real Madrid. A deal with Barcelona has already been agreed in principle, but Barca are still facing Financial Fair Play issues. Bayern now pushing. Bayern Munich did this dance with Tah last summer and it ended poorly. Now, they could be ready to tango once again.Looking for more thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s home Bundesliga match vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach? Awesome, then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show where we break down the match-up, what’s going on with both teams, the injuries, the potential lineup, and also give a prediction on the match. You can get the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, or below: 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, @IredahlMarcus, @enadmo1135, @TommyAdams71 and more.

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images Everything seems in place for Bayern Munich and Jonathan Tah... Back in 1983, Stephen King released a novella in graphic novel format call Cycle of the Werewolf, which would later be made into the 80s cult classic flick, Silver Bullet. The story followed the actions of a werewolf month-to-month in a chronological fashion. Well, we have our own version of this (minus the cool artwork) — Cycle of the Jonathan Tah Transfer.Check out the developments over the last two days, which make it seem like a deal between Bayern Munich and Tah — a free agent after the season — is just a matter of time. Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg — May 12th, 12:10PM EDTWord started to leak that the rumors on Bayern Munich and Tah were legit and also that all contractual details were in place: ⏳ FC Bayern have internally approved all financial details regarding Jonathan #Tah. All of the club’s decision-makers want him as the top replacement for Eric Dier.Bayern are offering a very attractive long-term contract. All that’s missing now is Tah’s final approval, with a decision expected soon. The club remain very optimistic.Tah has been a transfer target again for several weeks, as exclusively revealed. He is Bayern’s number one defensive transfer target.However, Barcelona still hope to sign him despite their FFP issues.Sport Bild’s Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl (via @iMiaSanMia) — May 12th, 3:04PM EDTSport Bild did not go as far as Plettenberg initially, but did detail why things fell apart between Tah and FC Barcelona: Bayern are now leading the race for Jonathan Tah. Just a few days ago, Barcelona were Tah’s most likely destination. The player’s camp and the Catalans had already agreed on a summer transfer. However, Barça could not guarantee Tah that he would be registered for the upcoming season, which put him off. Barcelona now suspects that Tah is more inclined to move to Munich. Bayern are also aware of that and now want to take advantage of their position as favourites Max Eberl is working hard to finalize the deal. Negotiations are ongoing. Final details still need to be clarified. But Tah is very open to a move to Munich. Bayern are optimistic. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano (via @iMiaSanMia) — May 12th, 5:27PM EDTFabrizio Romano declared that Bayern Munich was leading the race for Tah: Bayern are ahead of all other clubs in the race for Jonathan Tah and have been in concrete talks for the defender since the end of April.The Athletic’s Mario Cortegana and Seb Stafford-Bloor (via @iMISanMia) — May 12th, 5:30PM EDTThe Athletic reported that it would be a three-year deal with an option for a fourth year: Jonathan Tah is in advanced talks to join Bayern as a free agent, with the expectation of concluding a 3-year deal with an option for another year.Sport Bild’s Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl (via @iMiaSanMia) — May 12th, 4:01 EDTSport Bild checked back in to report that the move was approved by the supervisory board: During yesterday’s supervisory board meeting, the board members approved the transfer of Jonathan Tah. Max Eberl was given the green light to offer Tah a 3-year deal until 2028 and bring him to Munich this summer.German outlet kicker (via @iMiaSanMia) — May 13th, 4:34AM EDTGerman outlet kicker delved into more details of where Tah was in the process with Barca before it all fell apart: Jonathan Tah had a deal agreed with Barcelona, but the move has now definitely fallen through because the Catalans couldn’t guarantee the defender that they would be able to register him for the upcoming season. Everything now indicates that Tah will join FC Bayern on a free transfer, with the German champions stepping up their pursuit of the German international.Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg — May 13th, 6:04AM EDTFinally, Plettenberg checked back into report that Bayern Munich is working with Tah’s agent, Pini Zahavi, on the deal. Zahavi, of course, is also representing Leroy Sané is in…

1. FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga Photo by Pau Barrena/Getty Images Bayern Munich has a new center-back... Bayern Munich will reportedly host Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah on Wednesday for a medical and a potential contract signing. There is more to the story, though, so let’s check in on all of the reports that have dropped: Tah heading to Bavaria (Sport Bild’s Tobi Altschäffl via @iMiaSanMia)Tah’s arrival midweek should consummate the deal: Jonathan Tah is expected in Munich on Wednesday to undergo a medical and sign a 4-year contract at FC Bayern.Leverkusen wants €1 million for Tah (Bild via @iMiaSanMia)If Bayern Munich wants Tah to play in the opening rounds of the Club World Cup, then it will have to pay Bayer Leverkusen €1 million:Leverkusen want at least €1m from Bayern for Jonathan Tah to release him for the Club World Cup.Bayern probably won’t pay the fee for Tah (Tz’s Philipp Kessler, Vinzent Tschirpke, and Hanna Raif (via @iMiaSanMia)Bayern Munich is not likely to pay the fee for Tah:Bayern are unwilling to pay a fee to Bayer Leverkusen for Jonathan Tah to release him for the start of the Club World Cup. Instead, the defender is expected to enter the tournament from a potential quarterfinal when his Bayern contract goes into effect (July 1st).Then again, Bayern might be trying to work something out (@Plettigoal)Sky Sport journo Florian Plettenberg thinks Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will get a deal done, though: Negotiations are currently ongoing between FC Bayern and Bayer 04 Leverkusen regarding a transfer fee, allowing Jonathan #Tah to take part in the Club World Cup. An agreement is expected.Tah is scheduled to undergo his medical in Munich on Wednesday and sign a contract until 2029. He gave his verbal commitment to Bayern on Friday. He was a desired target for Vincent Kompany.Exclusive news from April, soon to be made official.The news that Bayern Munich had coughed up the Florian Wirtz transfer was shocking. Even more stunning was that it was Liverpool FC, who ultimately won the Germany international’s heart. So...what next? Let’s rehash how it all went down, why it happened, and then talk about what might on tap next for the Bavarians, who have to start their transfer dealings all over again. You can get all of that analysis on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Reaction Show. 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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Great gesture, even greater reaction ❤️🥹 Jonathan Tah gives a fan his jersey and makes him cry. 😊 #MiaSanMia #FCBayern #Tah

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5-1 win against RB Leipzig with goals from #Gnabry, #Kane, #Pavlovic, #Tah and #Olise and the comeback of Musiala! 😍👊