FC Augsburg v FC Bayern Muenchen - BundesligaPhoto by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Corbis via Getty ImagesPer a tweet earlier today, Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed the previously reported “Shadow Meeting”Today a tweet broke that seems to further confirm the story written by Bavarian Football Works, Bayern have held advanced talks regarding RB Leipzig’s star RB, Dayot Upamecano. In that “secret meeting”, Bayern brass met with the agents of Upamecano. It was a report that lacked anything more than speculation and was worth being taken with a grain or two of salt. However, new news has added more light to that particular event.That secret meeting was recently confirmed via Sky Sport’s Max Bielefeld, where Hasan Salihamdizic stated that they had in fact met with the agents of Dayot Upamecano.Hasan Salihamidzic about Upamecano @SkySportDE: „Of course we are thinking about him. We had a good meeting with his agents yesterday. Let’s see what happens” #TransferUpdate pic.twitter.com/5m6qK0jhUv— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) January 30, 2021This is important for a number of reasons, the first one being that there is now official confirmation from one of the higher-ups of FC Bayern of advanced staged talks. While CEO Karl-Heinz Rumminegge confirmed interest in Upamecano, the statement regarding advanced talks with Upamecano’s agents makes a potential move for Dayot to FC Bayern even more likely.

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FC Augsburg v FC Bayern Muenchen - BundesligaPhoto by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Corbis via Getty ImagesPer a tweet earlier today, Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed the previously reported “Shadow Meeting.”Today a tweet broke that seems to further confirm the story written by Bavarian Football Works, Bayern Munich have held advanced talks regarding RB Leipzig’s star RB, Dayot Upamecano. In that “secret meeting”, Bayern brass met with the agents of Upamecano. It was a report that lacked anything more than speculation and was worth being taken with a grain or two of salt. However, new news has added more light to that particular event.That secret meeting was recently confirmed via Sky Sport’s Max Bielefeld, where Hasan Salihamdizic stated that they had in fact met with the agents of Dayot Upamecano.Hasan Salihamidzic about Upamecano @SkySportDE: „Of course we are thinking about him. We had a good meeting with his agents yesterday. Let’s see what happens” #TransferUpdate pic.twitter.com/5m6qK0jhUv— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) January 30, 2021This is important for a number of reasons, the first one being that there is now official confirmation from one of the higher-ups of FC Bayern of advanced staged talks. While CEO Karl-Heinz Rumminegge confirmed interest in Upamecano, the statement regarding advanced talks with Upamecano’s agents makes a potential move for Dayot to FC Bayern even more likely.

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Bayern Muenchen II v TSV 1860 Muenchen - 3. LigaPhoto by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesBayern Munich’s Joshua Zirkzee might finally get his wish for more playing time.After some tough negotiations that almost saw the deal fall through, Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee looks set to sign a six-month loan agreement with Parma.The deal itself is not exactly what Bayern Munich wanted. Zirkzee will head to Parma for six months and the Italian club will reportedly hold an “option-to-buy” the 19-year-old Dutchman. The Bavarians, however, were more keen for Parma to hold an “obligation-to-buy” the striker.Sky’s Max Bielefeld broke down the whole saga into a tweet:Update Zirkzee: He’ll sign the loan contract in Munich tomorrow before flying to Parma in the afternoon. @FCBayern tried to negotiate an obligation to buy until the end, but accepted a 6 months loan plus option in the end. Medical probably on Monday #TransferUpdate @Sky_Marc https://t.co/d650Z0ezAC— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) January 30, 2021Sport Bild chief reporter Tobi Altschaffl also confirmed the deal and indicated that Zirkzee is happy to be leaving Bayern Munich, where he did not see much of an opportunity to play:Trotz der Gerüchte in Italien um Joshua Zirkzee und einen Wechsel zu Parma geht man beim FC Bayern intern aktuell von einem Verbleib des Stürmers aus. Zirkzee selbst weiß noch nicht, wie seine Zukunft aussehen wird.— Tobi Altschäffl (@altobelli13) January 30, 2021Now confirmed by Joshua Zirkzee: after tough negotiations with Parma, the striker will be loaned out, but there is no obligation to buy. Zirkzee is happy, he saw no more chance of playing at Bayern.#fcbayernFinally, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano squeeze out even more of the finer details, including Bayern Munich reportedly set to receive 7.5% of any future sale of Zirkzee:Joshua Zirkzee is joining Parma from Bayern Münich, confirmed. Total agreement reached on loan with buy option around €15m.#Bayern will also have potential 7,5% of future sale from Parma. Personal terms agreed too. Last details... then here we go soon @Kyle_J_Krause. #parma https://t.co/JKJkNbNFhP— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2021Zirkzee, who failed to impress this season, had a short explosion of opportunistic play in the 2019/2020 campaign, but has been wildly inconsistent ever since. A move seems to be the best thing for all parties involved. At one point both Everton and Juventus were linked to Zirkzee, but the Dutchman likely has a better chance to play at Parma, which is currently 19th in the Serie A table.As Bielefeld stated, a medical exam is expected to happen on Monday.

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Bayern Muenchen II v TSV 1860 Muenchen - 3. LigaPhoto by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesBayern Munich’s American defender will look to find minutes at his new club.Chris Richards has been touted as one of Bayern Munich’s brightest young players in recent times. And at the start of the season, it looked like the American might break into Bayern’s first team after he had a couple appearances for the seniors. However, in the past few months, Richards has rarely been used by Hansi Flick. Therefore, now, TSG Hoffenheim are set to sign Richards on loan.This news comes courtesy of Sky Germany and reporter Max Bielefeld:Sky sources: @USMNT player Chris Richards from @FCBayern will go on loan to @tsghoffenheim. Last details still to be negotiated between the clubs. He didn’t participate in today’s training session and already said goodbye to some team mates #TransferUpdate @Sky_Torben @Sky_Marc— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) January 31, 2021According to Bielefeld, Richards has already said goodbye to some of his teammates and wasn’t in Bayern’s latest training session although the “last details (are) still to be negotiated between the clubs.”This transfer makes sense for a number of reasons. Firstly, Richards will be able to experience valuable playing time at the high level of the Bundesliga. Furthermore, Richards path to first team football was just unrealistic in his two favoured positions — with a number of players above him in the pecking order at right-back and centre-back.All in all, this seems like a good move to a team that plays a similar football philosophy to that of Bayern Munich, at a high level and under a coach who has already worked with Richards before. Hopefully Richards is able to improve as a player during his loan spell and establish himself as a starting contender for when he returns to Munich.Update [8:10AM EST]Sport1’s Florian Plettenberg has confirmed Bielefeld’s report and has also added that there is no “option-to-buy” clause attached to this loan agreement:Update Chris #Richards: The info from the Sky colleague is correct. He will join @tsghoffenheim on a 6-months loan. @SPORT1 #FCBayern— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 31, 2021

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ITALY-ROME-FOOTBALL-UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-LAZIO VS BAYERN MUNICHXinhua/Augusto Casasoli via Getty ImagesThe future German national team player is about to sign a contract extension at Bayern Munich.The young Bayern Munich midfielder, Jamal Musiala, had a wonderful couple of days. First, he scored his first Champions League goal and then later officially decided that he will play for the German national team.Now, the soon-to-be 18-year-old is just about set to sign his first professional contract.Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić planned on Musiala signing the contract on his 18th birthday, which is in two days, but the latest reports are suggesting that the initial contract extension date will be prolonged for a couple of more days:Sky sources: The new contract for @JamalMusiala until 2026 is almost ready - only last details are missing. Initially the plan was to sign on his birthday (Friday), but it could be delayed to next week ✅ #TransferUpdate @Sky_Marc pic.twitter.com/knhgOyx34S— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) February 24, 2021The most important thing, as Sky reports, is that the deal is going to happen, sooner or later. The good thing is that both parties are pleased with the conditions and that we will see Musiala wearing Bayern Munich shirts for the foreseeable future.At the age of 17, Musiala is one of the brightest talents that Bayern’s youth academy managed to produce. And also shows how good Bayern’s scouting network really is.Here is the video of Musiala’s first Champions League goal!17-year-old Jamal Musiala makes his opportunity count. His first #UCL goal. pic.twitter.com/piSOscmzJ7— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) February 23, 2021

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Paris Saint-Germain v FC Bayern Munich - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final 3: Leg TwoPhoto by Alexander Scheuber - UEFA/UEFA via Getty ImagesThe David Alaba transfer saga is nearly at an end.David Alaba has agreed to join Real Madrid beginning this summer, accord to Sky. Alaba will sign a five year deal with Los Blancos that will keep him in Spain until the summer of 2026.This ends a multi-year saga, where Bayern continued to throw money (which he has rightly earned) at Alaba and his advisors in an attempt to get him to extend with the Bavarians. The Austrian, however, was long linked with a move to Spain, and it appears that is finally coming to fruition.Sky sources: David Alaba has agreed a 5 year contract until 2026 with @realmadrid. Barcelona is not an option anymore. Contract not signed yet, but will be in the next weeks ✅ #TransferUpdate @Sky_Torben @Sky_Marc pic.twitter.com/jo7DIVjO8g— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) April 20, 2021This will be a blow to Barcelona who thought they were in with a chance at securing Alaba’s services. The veteran, who will be turning 29 years old this summer, has instead opted for their arch-rivals.One must wonder if Bayern’s rumored pledge at the last extension that Alaba would get a shot to play in the center of midfield which never came to pass has played any part in his decision to leave Munich. Still, we salute Alaba for his decade plus service to Bayern and wish him all the best in the future.We’ll bring you the news when it’s official.

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1. FSV Mainz 05 v FC Bayern Muenchen - BundesligaPhoto by Alexander Scheuber/Getty ImagesThis came out of nowhere.According to a report from Sky’s Max Bielefeld, several clubs have contacted the agent of Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski.We don’t have a Bavarian WTF Works, but maybe we should?Anyway, Bielefeld thumbed out a tweet with this report stating that “several European top-tier clubs” are interested in the Polish Hitman. More, Bayern Munich is aware of the contact, but wants to keep Lewandowski:Sky sources: Several European top tier clubs are interested in Robert Lewandowski this summer. Contact with his agent has been established - @FCBayern is aware of it. Answer so far: They want to keep him ⛔️ Early stages, let’s see how things develop #TransferUpdate @Sky_Marc pic.twitter.com/hM5viPkUjM— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) April 26, 2021A few years ago when Lewandowski was positioning himself for a new deal we went through a whole spring and summer of transfer rumors regarding the Poland international. Now, however, Lewandowski is close to entering the two-year window of his contract ending and it seems like it is time for the agent game to start.You know that game...don’t you? The one where there is a bunch of sudden interest sparked seemingly out of nowhere for a player who needs a contract extension within one year or else his current club will be at risk of losing him for free. It is an extension or a sale...there really is no in-between in this game.That’s the period that Lewandowski is entering, so a report like this leaking is not all that shocking. For Lewandowski, it has been assumed that Bayern Munich would look closely at a contract extension given his excellent physical condition and his sustained excellence on the pitch.For now, though, it Bayern Munich has more pressing contract matters with younger players. Assuredly, there will be time for the club to sit down with Lewandowski and plot out a pathway forward.

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FC Bayern Muenchen v Borussia Moenchengladbach - Pre-Season Match BundesligaPhoto by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesIt looks like a deal between Bayern Munich and Anderlecht is imminent.According to a report from Sky’s Max Bielefeld, Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee will take his medical for Anderlecht this week and will likely leave Germany for a one-year loan assignment.Bielefeld says that there will not be an option-to-buy included in the agreement, which is very curious considering the downward spiral that Zirkzee has been in for past season-and-a-half:The negotiations between Zirkzee and Anderlecht are in the "final stages" now.

Deal is almost done! Medical expected to take place in the next days.

Loan for one year without option to buy. Bayern still believe in Joshua and they expect him back next summer.#TransferUpdate pic.twitter.com/QoM0jbH4tC— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) August 2, 2021After a failed loan at Parma Calcio 1913 in the second half of last season, Zirkzee has struggled mightily during Bayern Munich’s preseason friendlies. Playing mostly out of position as a wing, Zirkzee has had trouble adjusting to the new role and has stood out for all of the wrong reasons.Zirkzee could absolutely benefit from a fresh start and Anderlecht would seemingly be a good developmental ground for the talented Dutchman. Sometimes, a new setting — and some new voices — could be exactly what a player needs to rediscover to his or her game.

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FC Bayern Munich - SSC NapoliPhoto by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty ImagesWill Bayern Munich lose another player on a free transfer?Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg tweeted out some very interesting news regarding Bayern Munich prospect Christopher Scott.Scott, who has not appeared in a game for the first team this season, has tallied six goals and two assists in 13 games for Bayern Munich II.That work, however, is not enticing the 19-year-old to stick around the Rekordmeister.Scott’s representatives are reportedly talking to Bayern Munich about a contract extension, but the player is not overly thrilled with the lack of first team playing time he has gotten in Bavaria — or that could be available to him in the future.Instead, Scott could be eyeing up a move to either Celtic or Brentford:News on Christopher Scott: His agent met FCB officials a few days ago. #FCBayern want to extend beyond 2022, club an pull an option but he wants to play regularly. Talks with Brentford & Celtic! Pictures and more details now in our show #TransferUpdate live at Sky!It is unclear if Scott has any substantial value on the transfer market, so it looks like Bayern Munich could lose another well-regarded prospect for free.

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Sport-Club Freiburg v FC Bayern München - BundesligaPhoto by Helge Prang/GES-Sportfoto via Getty ImagesIs Borussia Dortmund’s backline about to get better?According to Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg, rumored Bayern Munich transfer target, SC Freiburg defender, and Germany international Nico Schlotterbeck is in deep discussions with Borussia Dortmund.Per Plettenberg, Schlotterbeck and his agent met with BVB three weeks and the 22-year-old wants to join BVB. The problem could be SC Freiburg’s asking price, as Breisgau-Brasilianer reportedly wants more than €20 million:News #Schlotterbeck: Secret meeting between his mgmt, player & #BVB bosses 3 weeks ago in Dortmund! BVB wants him. NS wants to join BVB. Negotiations with Freiburg ongoing. SCF want more than €20m! #FCBayern no topic. @SkySportDE #TransferUpdate @Sky_Marc @westsven @Sky_Jesco— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 4, 2022If SC Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund can agree on a fee, Schlotterbeck would join current Bayern Munich center-back Niklas Süle to form a new-look backline for BVB, which will feature (arguably) two of the three best German center-backs on the planet.Schlotterbeck was rumored to be of interest to Bayern Munich to help replace Süle. The Rekordmeister, however, has apparently decided to forego submitting a proposal to SC Freiburg or any other club as Bayern Munich probably will not be looking to add another center-back after all.Instead, Die Roten will look to sign a midfielder and a player to fill the void at right wing-back.

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/PXhjSh7BJyAx47X7K8Lh6hH0hek=/0x0:4277x2851/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70710829/1235582214.0.jpg">FBL-EUR-C1-BAYERN MUNICH-DYNAMO KYIV</a>Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty ImagesBayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry both headed to Spain?<a href="https://twitter.com/plettigoal/status/1511022849020076037?s=21&t=-EvLSoZKwN2MF-G8IdzWAQ">Madrid still interested in Gnabry (@Plettigoal)</a>According to Sky journalist Florian Plettenberg, <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a> might not be out of the running for <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> star Serge Gnabry.Right now, <em>Los Blancos</em> are just on the outside looking in, but should Gnabry’s negotiations with Bayern Munich falter, Real Madrid could be positioned to unleash their master recruiter, David Alaba, to help lure the Germany international to Spain:Update <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gnabry?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gnabry</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> is still interested, they follow his situation intensively. But his management is only negotiating with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a>. Gnabry is still relaxed. No deadline for the player. But also no convergence in salary questions yet. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TransferUpdate?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TransferUpdate</a> <a href="https://t.co/VkBwYKWsG1">https://t.co/VkBwYKWsG1</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1511022849020076037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a>What is unclear about Plettenberg’s report is if Real Madrid would be willing to play the rumored €15 million salary that Gnabry might want. The previous reports we saw indicated that Gnabry’s pay request would be an issue.<a href="https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/04/04/club-to-offer-17m-leeds-target-as-leverage-to-sign-370k-a-week-player/">Dest part of Barca swap for Lewy? (HITC)</a>We have seen many stories about <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>’s interest in Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski. What we have not seen as of yet — until now — is a rumor stating that Barca would seek to leverage Bayern Munich’s alleged interest in Sergino Dest as part of a deal for Lewandowski:FC Barcelona are reportedly open to using rumoured <a href="https://throughitalltogether.sbnation.com">Leeds United</a> target Sergino Dest as leverage in an attempt to sign Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski.According to Sport, Xavi Hernandez is a huge fan of the record-breaking Bundesliga striker, who could be set to leave Germany in the next 12 months with Bayern struggling to sign Lewandowski down to a new contract.The Poland international, who already earns a reported £370,000-a-week according to the Sun, will be a free agent in 2023 if his contract is not renewed. As such, fears that Lewandowski could leave Bayern are growing, and Barcelona now have a plan to sign the striker.As per Sport, the La Liga side are open to using Dest as leverage to tempt Bayern in selling Lewandowski, with the right-back also a target for Leeds heading into the summer <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a>.However, this latest update could scupper any of Leeds’ plans to sign Dest, with Barcelona now open to sending the 21-year-old to Bayern in exchange for Lewandowski, with the defender linked to the Bundesliga giants before his move to Catalonia.<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2022/4/4/23008620/bayern-munich-podcast-s4e29-bundesliga-title-race-villarreal-champions-league-preview-germany-group">Bavarian Podcast Works Season 4, Episode 29 (Bavarian Football Works)</a>What a week, huh? <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> returned…

@FCBayernEN: RT @Plettigoal: Update #Sabitzer: His departure in summer is possible but right now it is said that he wants to stay at #FCBayern. Last year, Nagelsmann wanted Sabitzer AND Laimer but Sabitzer‘s transfer was easier to realize. @SkySportsNews #TransferUpdate 🟨 https://ift.tt/e1ybBXo

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/vRJvhrEB8Ddq074hRidXbcm4BoQ=/0x0:4264x2843/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70852756/1395003342.0.jpg">Borussia Mönchengladbach v RB Leipzig - Bundesliga</a>Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty ImagesAn Austrian midfielder from RB Leipzig joining the Bavarians? Unheard of.According to <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1524040834118733827?s=20&t=Q4g3cjhUZ8HeuYNzz9rtZg">Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports</a>, <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> are making moves in the way of RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer. The Austrian’s contract expires next summer, meaning Leipzig could be motivated to sell Laimer this summer. <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> were reportedly interested, but so far only Bayern Munich have moved for him.Update <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Laimer?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Laimer</a>: As reported in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TransferUpdate?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TransferUpdate</a> things getting more and more concrete. No negotiations with Leipzig so far but intensive talks with his management. An official offer could follow soon. Nagelsmann sees him as the perfect player for his future ideas. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1524040834118733827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a>Hasan Salihamidžić met with Konrad Laimer’s agent Björn Bezemer over the weekend, and this meeting was linked to another of Bezemer’s clients: <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a> attacking superstar Sadio Mané. However, now that we know Bayern have been in contact with Laimer’s management, this meeting makes much more sense to have happened on the topic of Laimer rather than Mané. It is important to note that while Laimer presents a backup option in the centre of the pitch, he is also very comfortable playing at right-back, a position the Bavarians have lacked depth in ever since the retirement of one Philipp Lahm.As reported by <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1524039215100702722?s=20&t=Q4g3cjhUZ8HeuYNzz9rtZg">Bild and captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia</a>, Bayern are looking to intensively re-work the midfield area after Corentin Tolisso’s departure, with the Laimer and Ryan Gravenberch deals being independent of each other. This does put into question where Marcel Sabitzer fits into the picture, as Sabitzer’s agent stated just before this news came out that he would be staying at Bayern Munich. The board is considering selling him to avail funds to complete these transfers.Bayern are currently working 'intensively' on signing Konrad Laimer. A deal for the Austrian is independent of the Gravenberch transfer. Bayern want both Laimer AND Gravenberch as competition for Kimmich and Goretzka next season [Bild]— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1524039215100702722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a>Bayern are reportedly ready to pay in the region of €18 million for Laimer, which makes sense considering his valuation, contract situation and the potential availability of funds if Marcel Sabitzer were to be sold for €15 million which is the current asking price.Bayern plan to sign Konrad Laimer is now confirmed: opening bid ready for €18/20m, as reported two days ago. He’s a top target, Bayern want both him and Ryan Gravenberch. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a>

Nagelsmann wants Laimer since last summer - talks with RB Leipzig won’t be easy. <a href="https://t.co/731HUU9b9B">https://t.co/731HUU9b9B</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1524042313894346752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2022</a>What do you guys think of this deal? Is Bayern Munich moving in the right direction with its depth in midfield? Will…

@FCBayernEN: RT @Plettigoal: Update #Laimer: As reported in #TransferUpdate things getting more and more concrete. No negotiations with Leipzig so far but intensive talks with his management. An official offer could follow soon. Nagelsmann sees him as the perfect player for his future ideas. @SkySportDE 🇦🇹i

FC Bayern Muenchen v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second LegPhoto by Ahmad Mora/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMane could very well imagine a move to Bayern, but there is still a lot to work out for things to get serious.The rumor seems to have popped out of thin air in recent weeks, but Liverpool’s Sadio Mane has been linked with a potential move to Bayern Munich this summer. The Senegalese winger has been with Liverpool since joining from Southampton in the summer of 2016 and has been one of the most important attacking players in Jurgen Klopp’s side. He’s scored 120 goals for the Reds and has provided a total of 48 assists from 268 appearances across all competitions. Bayern Munich fans will unfortunately remember his contribution to the Champions League round of 16 second leg at the Allianz Arena, a match in which Mane scored twice and Liverpool won 3-1.Per a new update from Sky Sport’s Florian Plettenberg, Mane himself could very much imagine a move to Bayern this summer. He also reports that there has been progression in talks between Mane’s representatives and Bayern. It had come out at the beginning of the month that Mane was Hasan Salihamidzic’s number one target for a “statement transfer” this summer as Bayern is preparing to potentially lose Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona.News #Mané: He can really imagine to join #FCBayern this summer! There is movement in talks with the player and his management. Next 3-4 weeks are decisive. Nagelsmann & Brazzo want him. Transfer fee probably less than €50m. @SkySportDE #TransferUpdate https://t.co/qBhLogrvzM— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 23, 2022Both Salihamidzic and Julian Nagelsmann — allegedly — really want Mane to join Bayern and his current contract at Liverpool is set to expire next summer, so they might be able to realistically get him this summer for 50-million euros or less. His ability to also play as a false 9 or center forward is part of what makes him so desirable for Bayern, especially under the assumption that Lewandowski will eventually leave for Barcelona. VfB Stuttgart’s Sasa Kalajdzic has also been heavily linked as a potential Lewandowski replacement as a more out and out striker, but he doesn’t quite match the stature of a player like Mane.As Plettenberg reports, the next 3-4 weeks will be a crucial period in Bayern’s attempts to try to persuade Mane to come to Munich this summer. Mane and Liverpool are prepping for the Champions League final against Real Madrid set to take place at the Stade de France in Paris this weekend after just narrowly missing out on the Premier League title to Manchester City. Liverpool was on the verge of (potentially) completing a historic treble, but regardless, the Champions League dust will likely have to settle before discussions start to progress even further than they already have.

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/1kqTKazrC3IMjZjpKf4Etr1EoSU=/0x0:3492x2328/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70903238/1380635131.0.jpg">VfB Stuttgart v Borussia Mönchengladbach - Bundesliga</a>Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty ImagesThings are heating up (again) between Bayern Munich and Sasa Kalajdzic.<a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1528476939811528706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1528476939811528706%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Ffc-bayern-munich">Opening number for Kalajdzic on the table (kicker via @iMiaSanMia)</a>VfB Stuttgart has reportedly put a number out for <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> transfer target Sasa KalajdzicStuttgart want €30m as a basis to start negotiations for Saša Kalajdžić. The player’s representatives held talks with Bayern, but there’s no concrete offer so far. Should no club meet Stuttgart’s asking price, VfB are considering keeping Kalajdžić next season.Both Bayern Munich and <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a> are rumored to have interest in Kalajdzic. The latest reports indicate that the Austrian is looking more closely at BVB right now because of Robert Lewandowski’s presence on the Bayern Munich roster for 2023.Sky’s Florian Plettenberg says the number could be a little bit lower than what kicker states, but also is reporting Bayern Munich could be pushing ahead of Borussia Dortmund:Update <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kalajdzic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kalajdzic</a>: In the talks numbers have already been discussed. Nagelsmann has concrete plans with him. All sides push for a transfer to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a>. Next talks this week. Stuttgart expects a transfer fee around €20-25m. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sky_Marc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TransferUpdate?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TransferUpdate</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1528775262321594368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2022</a><a href="https://www.kicker.de/sarr-die-beste-loesung-fuer-alle-waere-ein-wechsel-903209/artikel">Sarr departure looking more likely (kicker)</a>The imminent arrival of Ajax right-back Noussair Mazraoui at Bayern Munich could be mean that Bouna Sarr will leave:FC Bayern, as the kicker learned, would let Sarr go if there was an offer – the coaching team has other professionals in the plans. In addition, Noussair Mazraoui is another Ajax right-back coming to Munich.For Sarr, this means that if he stayed, he would most likely not get more playing time than in this past season. Rather even less. A new challenge elsewhere would probably be the best solution for both sides. FC Bayern want and need to save salaries, and for the Lyon-born Frenchman with Senegalese roots, a change of scenery would mean more appearances.A change for Sarr is absolutely the best scenario for all involved.<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2022/5/20/23131894/podcast-lewandowski-brazzo-dembele-fc-barcelona-werner-lukaku-dybala-nagelsmann-muller-sule-coman">Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 1, Episode 50 (Bavarian Football Works)</a><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>’s offseason got off to a rousing start.Robert Lewandowski wants to leave the club for <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>. Sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidzic has suddenly found his position within the organization in some jeopardy (if you believe certain reports). Bayern Munich was linked to serial underachiever Ousmane Dembele — and about a dozen other options who can play one forward role or another.We had a poor finish to the campaign, some contract drama, typical FC Hollywood storylines, and an early start…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/NHVa1K4FCm9WLcM2arNJQ-GTcio=/0x0:3015x2010/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70965563/1240553360.0.jpg">Bayern Munich - VfB Stuttgart</a>Photo by Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty ImagesGermany vs. Hungary...who ya got?<a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1534930636775084033?s=20&t=XvGYNMgUOnSW16dn44_eTg">Bayern, BVB battling over Sosa (Bild via @iMiaSanMia)</a>According to Bild, <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> and <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a> are still duking it out for VfB Stuttgart left-back Borna Sosa:FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund are interested in Stuttgart left-back Borna Sosa (24). The Croatian can leave VfB this summer for €25mBayern Munich’s rumored interest in Sosa is very curious. I can only think of a few reasons why the Bavarians would want to spend money on another left-back, when Alphonso Davies is entrenched as the starter:Bayern Munich is going to let Davies return to his natural position — wing. Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly toying with the idea of using a back-four, which could allow Davies to return to both play wing and provide depth at left-back when needed.Bayern Munich wants a ridiculous amount of depth at left-back/left wing-back because they are worried about Davies’ physical state following his bout with myocarditis last season.Bayern Munich is worried about Davies’ drop off in form over the past 18 months.Bayern Munich might be getting out ahead of find a replacement because they know Davies might want to leave in 2024 (a year ahead of his contract ending). To me, it just feels like Davies will go to the Premier League next.Those are completely speculative and just guesses. I don’t know that I believe that the Bavarians are really interested in Sosa, though it is known that Nagelsmann wanted him last winter.Some elements of this rumor that are believable, but the presence of Davies would seem to make an acquisition of Sosa a bit redundant.<a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1535295063668015107?s=20&t=vDNadYnmOEjZ4lYooKvh3A">Kane’s reps say they have not been contacted by Bayern (@Plettigoal)</a>Harry Kane’s reps have said they have not spoken to Bayern Munich:Update <a href="https://twitter.com/HKane?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HKane</a>: One of his representatives told me today: „All I can say is we haven’t spoken to Bayern.“ As reported in our show <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TransferUpdate?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TransferUpdate</a> : <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kane?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kane</a> and Bayern isn’t hot at all actually. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySports</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1535295063668015107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2022</a>But has Bayern Munich spoken to <a href="https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com">Tottenham Hotspur</a> about Kane?<em>(Probably not)</em><a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1535159559790243843?s=20&t=5HkeIhmoXed5WXc2_7fTFw">Gnabry’s chance of joining Gunners are “remote” (The Athletic via @iMiaSanMia)</a>As of now, it seems like the pool of clubs that would be able to take on Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry is shrinking. We had previously heard conflicting reports about <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>’s interest in the Germany international, but now Arsenal’s seriousness about a pursuit of Gnabry is being called into question:As things stand, the chances of Serge Gnabry rejoining Arsenal this summer are remote. In the event of a departure from Bayern, Gnabry would have interest from a wide array of suitors — several of whom would offer the #UCL football Arsenal cannot next season.For him to consider returning to north London, it would require a financial package that would stretch Arsenal’s remodeled wage structure. For their part, Arsenal have not discussed Gnabry as an active target.Ex…

Brighton &amp; Hove Albion v Manchester United - Premier LeaguePhoto by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty ImagesIt’s probably not gonna happen, UNLESS? (No it really probably won’t happen ... UNLESS???)So let’s get this straight — Diario AS published a report where they claimed Cristiano Ronaldo would be moving from Manchester United to Bayern Munich in order to fill the gap left by the departure of Robert Lewandowski. My editor won’t like that huge sentence but it’s shortest way possible to describe this mess.So — is Bayern Munich planning to sign Cristiano Ronaldo?Uh, no. Not at all. Not even in the slightest.Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, who was the first to break news of the Sadio Mane saga and has generally been spot-on with all his transfer takes this summer, had this to say about the Ronaldo rumors:Update #Ronaldo: He will not join FC Bayern! More details tonight - in our show #TransferUpdate . @SkySportDE— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 24, 2022Here is the AS report he was responding to, by the way:¡Bombazo a la vista! Ante el irrefrenable deseo de de abandonar el Bayern, el club alemán se plantea cubrir el hueco del polaco con pic.twitter.com/wi9P4QftGu— Diario AS (@diarioas) June 23, 2022If it still matters, Bild's Christian Falk also thinks Bayern will not sign Ronaldo this summer:The rumours of an interest of @FCBayern in @Cristiano Ronaldo are NOT TRUE ❌— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) June 24, 2022Falk hasn’t been anywhere near as reliable this window as he used to be, but we have no reason to doubt his reporting on this. Why would Bayern sign Ronaldo? It doesn't make any sense. Then again he DID say the Mane news was untrue, and that seemed almost as unlikely at thr time, sooooo ... let’s just ignore him for now. No need to overthink it.Basically, according to unreliable sources, Bayern want CR7 this summer. But according to (mostly) reliable sources, Bayern will not sign CR7 this summer. Seems conclusive, but what do I know? Transfer rumors can be weird even at the best of times.

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VfL Wolfsburg v FC Bayern München - BundesligaPhoto by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty ImagesThis is hilarious. What a negotiating strategy by Bayern.Florian Plettenberg has been on fire this transfer window. He’s the guy who broke the Sadio Mane news, so when he speaks you need to listen. Now according to his latest report, Bayern Munich want at least €60m for Robert Lewandowski this summer, and FC Barcelona are looking to improve their bid. A few days ago Plettenberg had reckoned that Lewy would stay in Germany this summer — now he says that the move is much more likely.Here’s the tweet in question:Update #Lewandowski: His move to Barcelona is more likely than a few weeks ago. Now it’s an open poker about the price. It is said that Bayern wants to receive at least €60m. Barcelona improves their offer. Open end. @SkySportDE @Sky_Marc #TransferUpdate— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 26, 2022Of course Barcelona have the money to pay for the transfer, because they say so. Joan Laporta seemed very confident about the club’s finances following their members’ decision to sell off part of the club’s merchandising and TV deals in order to raise money. Now, the president of a venerable footballing institution such as Barcelona would surely never lie, would he? That would be unthinkable. So obviously he’s not bluffing and Bayern are well within their rights to demand a large chunk of cash for Lewandowski’s transfer.So now we wait for the next bid from the Catalans. Hopefully they at least offer 50 million euros this time. If not, then maybe Lewandowski should start getting worried about a lack of appreciation. He wouldn’t want to go to a club that doesn’t appreciate him, right?

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/aQVux6dgJLJDw3V4rctgtC1e2ZY=/0x0:2082x1388/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71528307/883963350.0.jpg">1. Bundesliga Bayer 04 Leverkusen - TSG Hoffenheim</a>A blast from the past — Nagelsmann and Andrej Kramaric in 2016. | Photo by Team 2 Sportphoto\ullstein bild via Getty ImagesEarly kickoffs are back! See you all here bright and early!<a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1583411729366585344?s=20&t=YMjMFKcmdIXB9s5JJ8vGlA">Nagelsmann looking forward to Hoffenheim (@iMiaSanMia)</a><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> coach Julian Nagelsmann is returning to his old haunts. It was in October of 2015 that he got his first gig as a senior manager — now, seven years later, he’s at the helm of the league’s titans. But he hasn’t forgotten how he came up.“It’s a special game, Hoffenheim is a heart club for me, I spent nine very nice years there. I’m looking forward to going there again. Hoffenheim have a clear strategy, they play with a lot of courage from the back, we have to be extremely sharp” Nagelsmann said. It was clear that we had to get into a good rhythm in order to do well until the World Cup break. I think the boys are highly motivated. We want to put pressure on Union and be where we want to be in the table by the winter break if possible.”<a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1583416974117285889?s=20&t=U0hyfODUeDltEBAA_JBKng">Thurman at Bayern depends on...Choupo? (@Plettigoal)</a>Like Bayern’s tactics this season, the much-anticipated striker pursuit in next summer’s <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a> is constantly in flux. Gladbach’s Marcus Thuram may be available on a free, but Bayern have their own No. 9 with an expiring contract:Update <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Thuram?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Thuram</a>: As reported in our Show <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TransferUpdate?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TransferUpdate</a> on Monday and now confirmed: Thuram was already discussed internally in the summer transfer window. At this stage it’s still not hot with him and FC Bayern. It also depends on the future of Choupo-Moting. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/UfSmGP5Cuk">https://t.co/UfSmGP5Cuk</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1583416974117285889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2022</a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/live/transfer-news-and-rumours-live/bltefab6f664f733359">Chelsea eyeing Neymar, Bellingham (Goal)</a><a href="https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com">Chelsea FC</a>’s new American owners aren’t messing around — or that’s all they are doing, depending on your perspective. The biggest names of today, the brightest stars of tomorrow? Money is no object:Chelsea want to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, according to EL Pais. PSG offered the Blues the chance to take the Brazilian in loan in the summer, but they balked at having to pay a portion of his salary exceeding €10m. Chelsea’s stance has now softened and they are prepared to cover his full €40m wage packet to arrange a permanent deal in the new year.Jude Bellingham has emerged as Chelsea’s top transfer target, according to the Evening Standard. The teenage sensation has long been linked with a move to <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a> and <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a> after bursting onto the scene at <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a>, but it is believed that new Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is a huge admirer of the midfielder.<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2022/10/21/23415680/podcast-bayern-munich-joao-felix-konrad-laimer-ryan-gravenberch-house-of-the-dragon-haaland-kimmich">Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 2, Episode 16 (Bavarian Football Works)</a>Another week is headed into the books…