FC Bayern München v RB Leipzig - Bundesliga Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Bayern Munich visits SC Freiburg...are you ready? Despite rumors, Kimmich still leaning toward extension with Bayern (Sky Sport’s Kerry Hau via @iMiaSanMia)Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool FC...Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has been linked to some of the best clubs in Europe. Despite that, Sky Sport journalist Kerry Hau says that Kimmich is still favoring a contract extension with Bayern Munich: Joshua Kimmich is still leaning towards extending his contract at FC Bayern. Nothing has changed. The track linking the player to Real Madrid and Liverpool is currently ‘cold’. Bayern remain optimistic that Kimmich will extend. Unlike Leroy Sané, Kimmich is unwilling to take a pay cut - talks are over a ‘top contract.’ Kimmich’s situation needs to be resolved soon, mostly because Bayern Munich needs to know if it needs to ramp up scouting for a central midfielder or if Kimmich will be patrolling that position for the next four-to-five years.Atléti eyeing Zinchenko? (@Plettigoal)Atlético Madrid could be looking at Arsenal FC’s Oleksandr Zinchenko, who has also been linked to Borussia Dortmund: ⚪️ Understand that Atlético Madrid have now entered the race for Oleksandr #Zinchenko.
Serious talks are underway, with Atlético open to either a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to buy.
Current price valuation: €20m + add-ons. The 28-y/o left-back is keen to… pic.twitter.com/pqCgiiQDAR— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 24, 2025 ⚪️ Understand that Atlético Madrid have now entered the race for Oleksandr #Zinchenko.Serious talks are underway, with Atlético open to either a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to buy.Current price valuation: €20m + add-ons. The 28-y/o left-back is keen to leave Arsenal.Dortmund remain in the race but are currently less active, as the package is too expensive and #BVB are looking for a player who can also play as a centre-back.ESPN captured additional information on Zinchenko as well: Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to leave Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, reports the Daily Telegraph. Borussia Dortmund are at the front of the queue for the 28-year-old’s signature amid plans to reinforce their squad at left-back after previously holding interest in Chelsea’s Renato Veiga. Zinchenko arrived in north London for a fee of £30 million from Manchester City in the summer of 2022. However, The Sun reports that Dortmund could also offer Ben Chilwell an escape route from Chelsea to add to the position.Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: SC Freiburg vs. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)Streaking Bayern Munich was stopped in its tracks in the Netherlands by a stout Feyenoord squad and now needs to rebound against a somewhat desperate and reeling SC Freiburg side. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table.A look at the rosters and injuries for SC Freiburg and Bayern Munich.Taking a peek back at the first meeting between the two teams. A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI — and an alternative look at what could happen if Vincent Kompany gets creative.A prediction on the match.Madrid not getting Alexander-Arnold this month (ESPN)Real Madrid has been linked to Liverpool FC right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold for months, but the Spanish powerhouse might not be able to pull off a move for the 26-year-old: It will be “almost impossible” for Real Madrid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in this transfer window, Marca reports, after already seeing offers rebuffed by Liverpool. The Anfield club aren’t willing to lose a key player at this stage of the season — as they chase winning the Premier League and the Champions League — despite Madrid and the player’s preference for getting a deal done now. He has long been Madrid’s top target for a free transfer in the summer, but the long-term injury to…
Serious talks are underway, with Atlético open to either a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to buy.
Current price valuation: €20m + add-ons. The 28-y/o left-back is keen to… pic.twitter.com/pqCgiiQDAR— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 24, 2025 ⚪️ Understand that Atlético Madrid have now entered the race for Oleksandr #Zinchenko.Serious talks are underway, with Atlético open to either a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to buy.Current price valuation: €20m + add-ons. The 28-y/o left-back is keen to leave Arsenal.Dortmund remain in the race but are currently less active, as the package is too expensive and #BVB are looking for a player who can also play as a centre-back.ESPN captured additional information on Zinchenko as well: Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to leave Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, reports the Daily Telegraph. Borussia Dortmund are at the front of the queue for the 28-year-old’s signature amid plans to reinforce their squad at left-back after previously holding interest in Chelsea’s Renato Veiga. Zinchenko arrived in north London for a fee of £30 million from Manchester City in the summer of 2022. However, The Sun reports that Dortmund could also offer Ben Chilwell an escape route from Chelsea to add to the position.Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: SC Freiburg vs. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)Streaking Bayern Munich was stopped in its tracks in the Netherlands by a stout Feyenoord squad and now needs to rebound against a somewhat desperate and reeling SC Freiburg side. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap:A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table.A look at the rosters and injuries for SC Freiburg and Bayern Munich.Taking a peek back at the first meeting between the two teams. A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI — and an alternative look at what could happen if Vincent Kompany gets creative.A prediction on the match.Madrid not getting Alexander-Arnold this month (ESPN)Real Madrid has been linked to Liverpool FC right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold for months, but the Spanish powerhouse might not be able to pull off a move for the 26-year-old: It will be “almost impossible” for Real Madrid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in this transfer window, Marca reports, after already seeing offers rebuffed by Liverpool. The Anfield club aren’t willing to lose a key player at this stage of the season — as they chase winning the Premier League and the Champions League — despite Madrid and the player’s preference for getting a deal done now. He has long been Madrid’s top target for a free transfer in the summer, but the long-term injury to…
