Kicker: As well as Man United, Boateng is interesting Arsenal & PSG. ...Story 199415955Kicker: As well as Man United, Boateng is interesting Arsenal & PSG. #FCBayern would move for Stuttgart's Benjamin Pavard should Boateng leave. #MUFC #AFC

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<a href="https://t.me/fcbayernen"></a><b>Daily Schmankerl: Rafinha linked to Flamengo; an Aaron Ramsey to Juventus report; Bayern scouting Brazilian youngster; Mesut Ozil could leave Arsenal; and MORE!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/iasHj_B5trXz_LJ3xDXvIcRPzJE=/0x0:3571x2381/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62783072/1074595546.jpg.0.jpg">Media</a> Who else is ready for Bundesliga games? <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc/status/1081133347911491584">Rafinha linked to a return home (@Sky_Marc)</a><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a>’s versatile veteran might be heading home. Rafinha, the 33-year old reserve outside back, <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2018/12/27/18157416/fc-bayern-munich-rafinha-announces-career-end-arjen-robben-farewell-champion-mia-san-mia">announced last week</a> that he expected his career in Bavaria to end after this season and now it appears that he is planning for the next chapter. <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/brazil">Brazil</a>ian club Flamengo is reportedly interested in Rafinha, who still has much left to offer on the pitch. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> Info: Rafinha vor Rückkehr nach Brasilien. Nach unseren Infos will der Bayern defensivmann zurück in die Heimat. Konkrete Verhandlungen im fortgeschrittenen Stadium gibt es mit <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Flamengo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_MaxB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sky_MaxB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a>— Marc Behrenbeck (@Sky_Marc) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc/status/1081133347911491584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2019</a>@SkySportDE Info: Rafinha before returning to Brazil. According to our information, the Bayern defensive man wants to return to his homeland. Concrete negotiations at the advanced stage are taking place with @Flamengo @Sky_MaxB @FCBayernIt appears that Sao Paolo and Internacional are also potential destinations for Rafinha as well. Flamengo are in negotiations to sign Rafinha from Bayern Munich in the summer, according to Sky Germany. Sao Paulo and Internacional are also interested. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPFC</a>— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) <a href="https://twitter.com/swearimnotpaul/status/1081140656091922433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2019</a><a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1080951576523624453">Report: Aaron Ramsey will make Juventus move in the summer (@FabrizioRomano)</a>Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano has tweeted that Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey will make a move to Juventus next summer.Aaron <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ramsey?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ramsey</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a>, here we go! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Arsenal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Arsenal</a> want to keep him on January; but he's going to sign with Juve on next June as a free agent. Ramsey refused Paris Saint-Germain and is close to finalize his agreement with Juventus. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juve?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juve</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1080951576523624453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2019</a><a href="https://sempreinter.com/2019/01/03/manchester-city-bayern-munich-psg-make-offers-for-inter…

Daily Mirror: West Ham's Reece Oxford will reject a permanent move to Gladbach this month, so ...Story 298250309Daily Mirror: West Ham's Reece Oxford will reject a permanent move to Gladbach this month, so he can join Arsenal in the summer. #BMG #WHUFC #AFC

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BILD: RB Leipzig will sign Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe on loan for the rest of the season, with ...Story 303136915BILD: RB Leipzig will sign Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe on loan for the rest of the season, with the deal being announced tomorrow. #RBL #AFC

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Mesut Özil OK after attempted carjacking in London
Arsenal Pre-Season Tour of the United States Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty ImagesFormer Germany midfielder and current Arsenal star Mesut Özil is OK after a scary attempted carjacking in North London earlier today. Arsenal teammate Sead Kolisnac was there to help ward off the attackers.Former Germany midfielder and current Arsenal star Mesut Özil was involved in a scary attempted carjacking earlier today in North London. As you can see in the video below, two knife-wielding assailants approach Özil and his Arsenal teammate Sead Kolasinac who were inside Özil’s car. Despite the trying circumstance, the players came away unscathed:Leaked video of someone attempting to hijack Mesut Özil’s car & Sead Kolasinac jumping out to protect his Arsenal team-mate. [@smhjaames] #afc pic.twitter.com/IPhmGOIIA6— afcstuff (@afcstuff) July 25, 2019What the assailants were not ready for was that Kolasinac was ready to lay it down. He immediately starts throwing haymakers on the knife-wielding attackers. Thankfully, Kolasinac’s “fight club”-esque beatdown of the assailants helped assure that both of them remained safe. Per a report from Sky Sports, Arsenal has confirmed that both Özil and Kolasinac remained unharmed and are OK.Footage has emerged of Sead Kolasinac fighting off a pair of knife-wielding attackers during an attempted robbery, Mesut Ozil was also involved in the incident.

Arsenal have confirmed both players were unharmed.— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 25, 2019A result of the failed carjacking is that now every one knows to not mess with Kolasniac or else he will welcome you to a real life fight club. All of us at Bavarian Football Works are glad to see that they both escaped from this scary situation unharmed.Read more...

<b>Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich linked with another Canadian star, more Leroy Sane drama, and lots of transfer news in general</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/BmBAT-TXYdkcGnqyZUSublcCRys=/0x0:3508x2339/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66453542/1203674033.jpg.0.jpg">FLB-EUR-C3-GENT-ROMA</a> Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty ImagesA nie juicy Schmankerl full of Bayern Munich transfer news and rumors.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> could be interested in Canadian youngster Jonathan David (<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/manuelveth/2020/02/25/jonathan-david-the-22-million-striker-is-ready-to-step-out-of-davies-shadow/#3265f46a4d33">Forbes</a>)According to Manuel Veth (writing for Forbes), Bayern Munich are among the potential destinations of Gent and Canada NT forward Jonathan David. David is the second highest rated Canadian player in the world right now, only behind Bayern’s own <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/277474/alphonso-davies">Alphonso Davies</a>, and he’s been lighting it up in Belgium and the UEFA Europa League.Apparently, the striker seems to favor a move to the Bundesliga.Re Jonathan David to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Arsenal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Arsenal</a> rumours. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> are interested but the striker seems to favour a move to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bundesliga?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bundesliga</a>. I know of at least one club that wants to avoid a second “Haaland Case”.— Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManuelVeth/status/1235653321068646400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2020</a>According to the report, Gent turned down offers of up to €25m for the striker. David’s agent has already confirmed that his client would like to move on to a bigger challenge, with both Premier League and Bundesliga clubs being interested.The question is — which clubs? While Bayern aren’t named in the report, Veth’s follow up tweet re: the “Haaland situation” implies the interest of either Bayern or Leipzig, both of whom were linked with Haaland before he chose <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/borussia-dortmund">Borussia Dortmund</a>.Could Hasan Salihamidzic be interested in bringing even more North Americans to the club? Maybe, given the success of Davies, Brazzo’s pet project. However, Veth’s tweet could also be a reference to RB Leipzig instead, who also stand to lose Timo Werner this summer and may have a roster spot up for grabs. In comparison, with <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/236837/robert-lewandowski">Robert Lewandowski</a> still lighting it up at the moment, the Bavarians have no immediate need for a striker — but a Gnabry-style loan arrangement could be on the cards.In any case, this is all speculation — which is why it’s perfect material for the Schmankerl! Serious <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer rumors</a> get their own article.More Leroy Sane drama that we just couldn't be bothered to write about (<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2020%2F03%2F05%2Fleroy-sane-refuses-rule-staying-manchester-city-returns-injury%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bavarianfootballworks.com%2F2020%2F3%2F6%2F21167585%2Fbayern-munich-transfer-news-jonathan-david-leroy-sane-manchester-city-liverpool-philippe-coutinho">Daily Telegraph</a>)According to Mike McGrath of the Daily Telegraph, Leroy Sane is once again reconsidering his options, as Bayern have not yet finalized their plans for the summer. It could have something to do with Sane switching agents, and then that new agency getting raided by Spanish authorities for money laundering, but whatever. The report, behind a paywall no less, alleges that the player could…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/VhV5prTLPOB92lDSboSiFrZ2d4w=/0x0:5568x3712/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68680302/1181924294.0.jpg">Germany - Training Session</a>Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bongarts/Getty ImagesIt’s game day! Can Bayern Munich snap out of its funk against SC Freiburg?<a href="https://www.dfb.de/en/news/detail/loew-named-international-coach-of-the-decade-neuer-and-marozsan-also-honoured-223573/?no_cache=1">Neuer, Marozsán, and Löw honored for work in the 2010s (DFB.de)</a>The International Federation of Football for History & Statistics (IFFHS) bestowed some prestigious honors on Joachim Löw (Best National Coach of the decade), Manuel Neuer (Best Men’s Goalkeeper of the decade), and Dzsenifer Marozsán (Best Women’s Playmaker of the decade):The Germany national team has been awarded three major honours by the International Federation of Football for History & Statistics (IFFHS). Germany team coach Joachim Löw was voted Best National Coach of the decade alongside awards for Manuel Neuer and Dzsenifer Marozsán, who picked up Best Men’s Goalkeeper and Best Women’s Playmaker of the 2010s respectively.Neuer’s Germany teammate Marc-André ter Stegen came in eighth position in the men’s goalkeeper rankings. Marozsán beat Brazil’s Marta and France’s Camille Abily to the top prize, while her teammate Lena Goeßling finished sixth in the women’s playmaker rankings.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-womens-world-cup">World Cup</a>-winning coach Löw won his category in 2014 and 2017 in the annual IFFHS elections. Five-time Goalkeeper of the Year Manuel Neuer, who also won the World Cup in 2014, was voted top by the IFFHS in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and most recently in 2020. Marozsán won the IFFHS annual ranking in 2016, 2018 and 2020, came in second in 2017 and 2019, and third in 2013.Other men’s winners included Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who was voted World’s Best Playmaker ahead of Toni Kroos in fifth and Mesut Özil in eighth. Best Club Coach was awarded to Diego Simeone of <a href="https://www.intothecalderon.com">Atlético Madrid</a>, while <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com">Liverpool FC</a> boss Jürgen Klopp came in third.Somewhere Marcus Iredahl is pumping his fist and nodding in acknowledgement. Hell, he might have even popped some champagne.<a href="https://twitter.com/RaeComm/status/1350202217714876418?s=19">Rae prepares for Bayern vs. Freiburg (@RaeComm)</a>Never let anyone tell you that play-by-play announcers just show up ready to yap. These people prepare relentlessly! Look at this:Preparation done for Sunday, save for a few blanks to fill in. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBSCF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBSCF</a> <a href="https://t.co/bl5KhKRHqd">pic.twitter.com/bl5KhKRHqd</a>— Derek Rae (@RaeComm) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaeComm/status/1350202217714876418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2021</a>We are lucky to have announcers like Derek Rae and Phil Bonney doing commentary for the Bundesliga.<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1350397699439407104?s=20">Özil finally getting out of London (@FabrizioRomano)</a>Mesut Özil seems to finally be getting away from Arsenal:Mesut Özil is expected to sign his contract as new Fenerbahçe player on Monday. Arsenal are now planning to sell also Papastathopoulos in the coming days, then they’ll work on new signings. Emi Buendia: contacts with his agent but no official bid from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a>, as of today. &#9898;&#65039;— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1350397699439407104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2021</a><a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/2021/bundesliga/bundesliga-rueckkehr-max-meyer-loest-vertrag-bei-crystal-palace-auf-74918182.sport.html">Meyer to FC Köln? (Sport Bild)</a>After Crystal Palace and Max Meyer “mutually” decided to part ways, the immediate anticipation…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/8rdffznUJxAcur6bvtx3kffg2x8=/0x0:3999x2666/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69159958/1232422387.0.jpg">FBL-ENG-PR-CHELSEA-BRIGHTON</a>Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesIn a stunning turn of events, numerous teams are backing out of the European Super League with more than humorous response resulting in the loss of jobs and the rightful anger directed at themNot even one day after news broke that the European Super League was being formed by 12 insatiable greedy squads, the world is celebrating in news that some of the clubs have already decided to back out of the Super League.It all started with this tweet from BBC Sport’s editor Dan Roan regarding Chelsea, after massive uproar from its fanbase, has decided to withdraw from the European Super League. And once that news broke, the entire dam broke and the internet was flooded with the dominos collapsing around the league itself.BREAKING
I understand Chelsea are now preparing documentation to request withdrawing from the ESL— Dan Roan (@danroan) <a href="https://twitter.com/danroan/status/1384563875018952709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2021</a>In the immediate aftermath of Chelsea withdrawing, news broke that fellow Premier League side <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a> was also withdrawing, effective immediately.Club statement.<a href="https://t.co/GeNQZn8091">https://t.co/GeNQZn8091</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1384603706113540096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2021</a>Hours later, Arsenal attempted to save face by publicly apologizing to their fans and announcing their withdrawal from the Super League as well. Safe to say, the comments are not safe for work as the fans have rightfully not been as accepting of the apology.As a result of listening to you and the wider football community over recent days we are withdrawing from the proposed Super League.

We made a mistake, and we apologise for it.— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1384626900056805379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2021</a>As of 5pm American Central time, all six Premier League teams have begun procedure to withdraw form the European Super League.BREAKING: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> have followed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> in withdrawing from the European Super League.— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1384627191397421056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2021</a>Oh, but that’s not all folks. This is where the true fun began. Following the news of Manchester City’s withdrawal and the pending other 5 Premier League squads, Barcelona president Joan Laporta had this to say regarding the status of his club in the European Super League.| Joan Laporta (Barcelona president): "Barcelona will NOT join the Super League until our socios vote for it. It's their club, so it's their decision." <a href="https://twitter.com/ActualiteBarca?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ActualiteBarca</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rmalive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rmalive</a>— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) <a href="https://twitter.com/theMadridZone/status/1384570161596878849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2021</a>With every passing minute, more news was following with the culmination of the resignation of <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a>’s Executive vice Chairman Ed Woodward. There are also reports surrounding the resignation of <a href="https://ww…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/nWur-opFhg0F_vgAPe1SwBm9x68=/0x535:3456x2839/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71507942/1433956809.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v Sport-Club Freiburg - Bundesliga</a>Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesThe recognition from France Football caps off a wonderful year for the world-class Senegalese sensation.To nobody’s surprise, France Football’s 2022 Ballon d’Or goes to Karim Benzema of reigning <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> winners <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>. <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>’s Sadio Mané will be delighted to join the ranks of the highest honors — placing 2nd in the Ballon d’Or voting and also winning the inaugural edition of the Socrates Award:Second place for Sadio Mané!

What an achievement <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BallonDor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BallonDor</a> <a href="https://t.co/OODOkPHwMh">pic.twitter.com/OODOkPHwMh</a>— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1582099989743824896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2022</a>The top five finishers for the Ballon d’Or were as follows:Karim Benzema, Real MadridSadio Mané, <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a> / Bayern MunichKevin De Bruyne, <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich / <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>Mo Salah, LiverpoolThe Socrates Award is aimed at honoring “the best social initiative by committed champions”, according to France Football (per <a href="https://www.beinsports.com/en/football/news/ballon-dor-adds-socrates-award-for-players-wh/1954941">beIN</a>). It is named for the late Brazilian midfielder Socrates, who helped organize a pro-democracy campaign while at Corinthians during a time when his country was under military rule.Mané, who joined the Bavarians early in this summer's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a>, has had a banner calendar year for both his clubs — starting with an AFCON 2021 win for Senegal, where his team defeated <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a> teammate and fellow Ballon d’Or contender Mohammed Salah in the Final.Here’s Mané sharing a wholesome embrace at the ceremony with <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> star and England international Bukayo Saka:Bukayo Saka & Sadio Mane share an embrace at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BallonDor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BallonDor</a> awards in Paris tonight. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/afc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#afc</a> <a href="https://t.co/z5KjzV0qFp">pic.twitter.com/z5KjzV0qFp</a>— afcstuff (@afcstuff) <a href="https://twitter.com/afcstuff/status/1582069625008766976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2022</a>Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich also placed 25th in the rankings:Equally ranked at the 25th place for the 2022 Ballon d’Or
Joshua Kimmich<a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ballondor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ballondor</a> <a href="https://t.co/QZOFu0CWCY">pic.twitter.com/QZOFu0CWCY</a>— Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/francefootball/status/1582051123103682560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2022</a>He was tied in that spot with a number of players, including RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku, Real Madrid and Germany international player Antonio Rüdiger, and <a href="https://acmilan.theoffside.com">AC Milan</a> keeper Mike Maignan.Robert Lewandowski, now at <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>, placed second with Bayern last year, but the last times Bayern saw a player in the top three before that were Franck Ribery (2013) and Manuel Neuer (2014). Mané shared…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Ci__1QJ2rNEuKGDZCO80i8P0YMg=/1x0:4282x2854/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71802050/1245567945.0.jpg">Costa Rica v Germany -World Cup</a>Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty ImagesWould Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sané consider a move to Real Madrid?<a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/madrid-no-descarta-leroy-sane-asensio-no-renueva-20221226.html">Sané considered a primary target for Madrid in 2023/24 (Fichajes)</a>We have heard this rumor before, but <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a> could really be readying itself to make a move for <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> star and Germany international Leroy Sané during the summer:After many rumors about a possible departure from the Santiago Bernabéu next summer, Marco Asensio still has not reached an agreement with Real Madrid to renew his contract, which expires on June 30, 2023, and Real Madrid is now considering possible alternatives in the transfer market in case the Spanish player finally decides to end his time under Carlo Ancelotti.One of those alternatives would be the German winger Leroy Sané, who could have the exit door of the Allianz Arena open after the arrival of Senegalese Sadio Mané from <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a> during the last summer, being the 26-year-old German player offered to Real Madrid since he would not fit in Julian Nagelsmann’s plans, at least as a starter, which is precisely what Sané would find with a hypothetical arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu, occupying the right sector of the white attack.The problem that Real Madrid would face in acquiring the services of Leroy Sané is the uncertainty surrounding Asensio’s future at the moment, being a possible exit at zero cost once his current contract with the Merengue team comes to an end, which during the next summer <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a> would open a completely different scenario that could lead to the arrival of the German player as one of the most prominent movements of the Merengue team for the 2023/2024 season.Sané’s interest in leaving Bayern Munich is questionable at best, but he will face stiff competition for playing time during the <em>Rückrunde</em>. If he does not win his positional battle (expected to be versus Serge Gnabry), will he seek to move on?<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607456778282835969?s=20&t=kJILu1abMIKNhMAvWAwAoA">Gunners pursuit of Mudryk takes twists and turns (@FabrizioRomano)</a>The transfer saga developing between <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> and Shakhtar Donetsk over Mykhalo Mudyrk has been...interesting. Follow the chain (if you dare):Arsenal have now submitted a bid to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk. Understand it’s €40m plus €20m add-ons <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a>

Shakhtar want ‘way more’ than this to sell Mudryk.

Talks will take place with player’s agent to discuss about the deal.

No issues on personal terms: Mudryk wants <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a>. <a href="https://t.co/2NL6dap0By">pic.twitter.com/2NL6dap0By</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607456778282835969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2022</a>That initial bid did not go over so well:Shakhtar Donetsk have confirmed to Arsenal that they will not accept their opening official bid for Mudryk, worth €40m + €20m <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a>

It has been turned down, as reported on Monday.

But Arsenal are still in contact with Shakhtar and player side, negotiations will continue. <a href="https://t.co/P0kvvKFxf3">pic.twitter.com/P0kvvKFxf3</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1608034268986368000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2022</a>Goal (via <a href…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-TkV62a5Z4Mq7iDOijvAzXTI53A=/0x0:2751x1834/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72300483/1491358365.0.jpg">AZ Alkmaar v West Ham United: Semi-Final Second Leg - UEFA Europa Conference League</a> Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images It would be a long shot for Bayern Munich to get Declan Rice. <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> is rumored to want a new No. 6 and <a href="https://bracethehammer.sbnation.com/">West Ham</a>’s Declan Rice might be atop Thomas Tuchel’s wish list. The issue, however, is the price tag that the Hammers will demand for their star midfielder. In addition to the general cost being a deterrent, <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> seems poised to make the first offer on the England international per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano: Arsenal are preparing opening proposal for Declan Rice as he remains the priority target for summer transfer window; they could sign two midfielders depending on outgoings. ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a>

No negotiations now to respect West Ham; talks will take place in June. <a href="https://t.co/rj8w6xY0yd">pic.twitter.com/rj8w6xY0yd</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1659493345859706884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2023</a>Pundit<strong> </strong>Nigel Winterburn doubt West Ham will get what it want for Rice, but that doesn’t mean it will be any easier for Bayern Munich to get the 24-year-old. “Well, he’s contracted for another year at least, but it seems like he’s indicating that he wants to move on, I think it becomes very difficult to manage the situation. I personally don’t see West Ham getting £120 million,” Winterburn told <a href="https://www.olbg.com/blogs/nigel-winterburn">OLBG</a> (as made available to Bavarian Football Works). “He’s still a young player so there’s a resale value there, but £120 million to sell him on in the future doesn’t seem like it’ll have the same value. I think they would get something in the region of £80 or £90 million, I think £120 million is a bit unrealistic considering the situation. But I’ve been wrong before, I said Harry Kane wouldn’t go for £120 million and he hasn’t ended up at <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a> because Erling Haaland had a £50 million release clause.”Winterburn went on to say that does not believe Arsenal will go as high as West Ham would like with a proposal. “Declan Rice is a terrific player, I like him a lot but for £120 million I don’t see it, especially with a year left on his contract. Maybe a club will match that valuation, I’d be amazed if it was Arsenal in all honesty,” Winterburn said. “But let’s see, it’ll be the talk of the summer, I’m sure. If he doesn’t sign a new contract, then obviously somebody is getting a top player on a free transfer if he isn’t sold this summer. Rice out of loyalty may tell West Ham he wants to go now because the club will get some money back for him.” Regardless, Winterburn thinks Rice and West Ham will come to an agreement on the best pathway forward to get a transfer done. “It looks to me that’s the way everybody wants it to play out, but we’ll have to see who is willing to pay a huge chunk of money to take him away from West Ham,” Winterburn said. “It does look as if he’s going to move though and I’m sure some of the big clubs in the Premier League will be monitoring the situation. I could be wide of the mark and a club actually matches the value, it’s a huge amount of money though, but I have been wrong before and I could be again.”<em>How do you feel about a potential acquisition of Rice? We probably know what the #MüllerMafia thinks of a move (tweet post in Friday’s Schmankerl by BFW Community member fleetwell): </em>Muller has to be up there as one of the most underrated players of all time! Serious footballer — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) <a href="https://twitter.com…

FC Bayern Muenchen Celebrates Winning The Bundesliga Photo by Nathan Zentveld/Getty Images It was a short stint at Bayern Munich for Joao Cancelo. According to transfer maven Fabrizio Romano, Bayern Munich will not pick up the option to buy Manchester City loanee Joao Cancelo. Romano has reported that it would take €70 million to acquire Cancelo, a figure which is far too high for a club like Bayern Munich, which already has Benjamin Pavard, Alphonso Davies, Noussair Mazraoui, and Josip Stanišić manning the outside-back positions. Even with some relative uncertainty surrounding the respective contract status of Pavard and Davies, along with rumored unhappiness for Mazraoui and a potential loan assignment for Stanišić, spending that number on an outside-back when the team desperately needs a new striker (and maybe a central midfielder as well) would not be prudent:Understand Manchester City are ready to sell João Cancelo this summer. He will return from Bayern, €70m buy option won’t be triggered. #MCFC

Arsenal appreciate Cancelo, he’s one of the names in the list #AFC

Barça have genuine interest since January but… depends on FFP. pic.twitter.com/xzeHi171Ds— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 29, 2023Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg confirmed the report as well:❗️News #Cancelo: It’s decided. He will leave FC Bayern confirmed. They won’t trigger the option to buy. @SkySportDE

First call: @FabrizioRomano pic.twitter.com/5xkXAzcy2V— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 29, 2023While at Bayern Munich, Cancelo flashed his dazzling offensive skills and footwork, while also showing that he needs to focus a little more on defensive work. Either way, it was an astute loan by former sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidžić at a time where Davies was struggling and Mazraoui was out with a COVID-related ailment. Now, Cancelo will venture back to Manchester City for the time being, as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Arsenal FC seem to be his primary suitors.

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/U1wqoNGvMPDk8iYA3o4GA5AtbSw=/0x0:2716x1811/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72380827/517323500.0.jpg">Charles Atlas Flexing Muscles on Beach</a> Arsenal is one-upping Bayern Munich once again. Remember that old Charles Atlas ad in comic books that featured a guy on the beach having sand kicked in his face? For years that was the relationship between <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> and <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> — with the Bavarians doing the kicking of the sand.Now, however, the Gunners have channeled old Charlie and is doing the kicking of the sand and doling out the beat downs —at least when it comes to the transfer market. First, Arsenal — for all intents and purposes — won the battle for <a href="https://bracethehammer.sbnation.com/">West Ham</a>’s Declan Rice. Now, the Gunners seem to have out-maneuvered the Bavarians on <a href="https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com">Chelsea FC</a>’s Kai Havertz, by getting an early start on the talks.<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/111604896986886743"></a>According to multiple journalists following the situation, Havertz prefers a move to Arsenal over Bayern Munich and a deal is getting closer and closer to being completed.Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg says that Arsenal thinks Havertz is “perfect” for its style of play and that Havertz is “convinced” about the move: Arsenal has analyzed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a> in detail. Edu & Arteta are convinced that he’s the perfect player for the offense. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gunners?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gunners</a>

➡️ <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Arsenal</a> want him as a versatile striker in addition to Jesus as reported ➡️ Havertz, convinced about the project!
➡️ Final negotiations with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> now… <a href="https://t.co/J5AeLWZo1n">pic.twitter.com/J5AeLWZo1n</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1670376689916846080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2023</a>Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano chimed in with his reporting that very much lines up with the themes regarding Havertz’s desire to join the Gunners and that final negotiations are expected soon: Kai Havertz has been very clear with all parties involved in the deal: he wants to play for Arsenal after green light on contract this week ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a>

Personal terms agreed, new bid to be submitted soon.

Understand there’s hope to get deal done after the international break. <a href="https://t.co/STTCSwnfWA">pic.twitter.com/STTCSwnfWA</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1670376125426532352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2023</a>Sport1’s Kerry Hau is also confirming the reports: Kai Havertz bevorzugt einen Verbleib im Ausland. Er ist weit mit dem FC Arsenal, der auch bereit ist, mehr Ablöse zu zahlen als Real Madrid. Der FC Bayern, auch wenn Tuchel eine hohe Meinung von ihm hat, ist nicht im Rennen. Keine Verhandlungen, kein Angebot. <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORT1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPORT1</a>— Kerry Hau (@kerry_hau) <a href="https://twitter.com/kerry_hau/status/1670370227354255361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2023</a>Kai Havertz prefers to stay abroad. He is far with FC Arsenal, which is also willing to pay more transfer fee than <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>. FC Bayern, even if Tuchel has a high opinion of him, is not in the race. No negotiations, no offer. @SPORT1Finally, Sport Bild’s Christian Falk provided the information he has on the situation: Kai Havertz prefers a transfer to Arsenal. He does not find a Transfer to <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> and a return to…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/j92x15-8N6bH55y4Bmhdz48gOsw=/0x0:3250x2167/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72407985/1258894648.0.jpg">Netherlands v Italy - UEFA Nations League 2022/23 Third-place match</a> Photo by Rene Nijhuis/BSR Agency/Getty Images Does Bayern Munich have plans for another big move? <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen/bild-sagt-was-dran-ist-beobachtet-bayern-diesen-bara-star-84456784.bild.html">De Jong next big move for Bayern? (Bild)</a><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> is reportedly closing in a on deal with <a href="https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com">Tottenham Hotspur</a> star Harry Kane, but would that be the first in a series of big moves? Maybe. One interesting situation to keep an eye on is Frenkie de Jong’s status with <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>. De Jong has long talked about his admiration for Barca and his desire to stay at the club, but the arrival of former <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a> midfielder and Germany international İlkay Gündoğan could complicate matters for the Dutchman. The aforementioned duo will join Gavi, Pedri, Franck Kessie, and Sergi Roberto in the midfield group, which might feel a little crowded to some of the players: FC Bayern is looking for a reinforcement for the central midfield. After desired star Declan Rice (24 / <a href="https://bracethehammer.sbnation.com/">West Ham</a>) would rather stay in England, Bayern seem to have switched to Oranje clock Frenkie de Jong (26) from FC Barcelona according to consistent media reports.De Jong has a contract with Barcelona until 2026. <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> were keen to sign him last season but he didn’t want to leave the Catalans. Has the upcoming Gündogan obligation made him rethink?The midfielder moved from Ajax Amsterdam to the Spanish metropolis in the summer of 2019. His way of playing football would basically go well with Munich. The record champions are said to have shown interest as early as winter 2021. The Dutchman has a market value of €75m. Despite all the rumors of transfers, he was a regular at Barcelona for almost the entire season. Nevertheless, one would like to give him up for economic reasons. The problem: there are no interested parties.As of now, though, Bild says that De Jong is not being considered by Bayern Munich...at the moment: According to BILD information, de Jong is currently not an issue at Bayern. Chelsea signed world champion Enzo Fernandez for over €100m in winter, Arsenal prefer Rice, ManCity don’t need him, <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a> are eyeing Bayern’s Gravenberch (five years younger). In the “worst case”, de Jong will fight with Gündogan for a regular place in Barça’s midfield in the coming season.<a href="https://twitter.com/david_ornstein/status/1673813509279305730?s=46&t=gLe-_YzJmVJHfEjMd8Qkbg">Gunners raise stakes on Rice (@David_Ornstein)</a>According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> has upped his proposal to West Ham for Declan Rice into the realm that might get a deal done: EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal have tonight submitted a massive offer to West Ham for England midfielder Declan Rice. Proposal is for £100m + £5m in add-ons - would be a record for a British player as <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> try to agree deal with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WHUFC</a> for top target <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthleticFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthleticFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZuFqkCbQcE">https://t.co/ZuFqkCbQcE</a>— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1673813509279305730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2023</a>The funny thing is that Bayern Munich probably would not have balked at that price, but Rice did not…

England v North Macedonia: Group C - UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Just put two and two together—and add 101 million. Bayern Munich once had defensive midfielder Declan Rice as a transfer target, despite signing Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig. The German Rekordmeister ultimately lost out to Arsenal FC in the race for West Ham’s UEFA Conference League winning captain; how much did the Gunners pay the club from the Thames?Declan Rice to Arsenal, here we go! Deal in place between Arsenal & West Ham and Gunners sign their top target. ⚪️ #AFC

£100m plus £5m add ons. It’s the most expensive signing ever for Arsenal and most expensive English player ever.

Arteta & Edu, crucial to make it happen. pic.twitter.com/w0OApXoTwD— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2023It’s apparently £100 million + £5 million on add-ons for a total of £105 million, which is just over what Tottenham Hotspur want for Harry Kane. (Disclaimer: some of the figures are rough estimates, there may be some discrepancies). For context, West Ham were bought for £85 million in 2006 by an Icelandic consortium whereas Spurs were worth roughly £81.5 million when chairman Daniel Levy raised his total stake to 29.9% in 2000 which, in today’s prices, are equivalent to £157.3 million and £175.5 million respectively. In today’s world of high prices, Bayern are in a tough spot since the club is known for being cautious with the money reserves. In the case of Kane, however, Bayern need to spend big if they aim to achieve their goals.

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/7h1jgV8aQji1RIEuBadv04gmMhQ=/0x0:5427x3618/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72498698/1565883862.0.jpg">Brentford FC v Fulham FC - Pre-Season Friendly</a> Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images Does Bayern Munich really need to spend money on another goalkeeper. <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1685552556662194176?s=20">Raya the choice for Bayern? (@FabrizioRomano)</a>Hmmm...Brentford’s David Raya has emerged as <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>’s choice to play the role of back-up to Manuel Neuer (and maybe goalkeeper of the future) at the club. Fabrizio Romano says that Bayern Munich is 100% focused on Raya, which seems odd...but here we are: Despite talks with many goalkeepers, Bayern are now 100% focused on David Raya trying to find a way to make it happen with Brentford

Bayern want new goalkeeper by the end of next week as Yann Sommer is also waiting to join Inter. <a href="https://t.co/RKTHUtOnYQ">pic.twitter.com/RKTHUtOnYQ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1685552556662194176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a>However, not everyone thinks Bayern Munich is willing to pay what it will take to get Raya: Bayern bosses appreciate David Raya's ball playing qualities. The club is unwilling to pay a high fee for a goalkeeper this summer. They're looking for a similar profile/magnitude to Yann Sommer [<a href="https://twitter.com/kessler_philipp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kessler_philipp</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/mano_bonke?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mano_bonke</a>]— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1685628213962088448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a>ℹ️ David <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raya?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raya</a> was a candidate but a possible transfer is close the be off now for Bayern. Therefore: Still no light for Sommer.

➡️ As reported: Bayern, not in the situation to spend a high fee for a new No. 1 in this window.

Bayern was always evaluating more options. Not… <a href="https://t.co/eMpibOFoJc">pic.twitter.com/eMpibOFoJc</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1685666840914038784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a>In addition to all of that, <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> could make a play for Raya as well: EXCL: Arsenal exploring deal to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya. No bid yet but <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> aware of interest. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> also pursuing but 27yo keen to join <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a> considering Matt Turner; gap in valuations but dialogue ongoing <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthleticFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthleticFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/0D69bVZ75Q">https://t.co/0D69bVZ75Q</a>— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1685644081836273665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a>Raya is a fine player, but the cost is what is sort of concerning — especially because it is unclear just how much Neuer will be playing and where Alexander Nübel might fit into things upon return from his loan at VfB Stuttgart. To add one more iron to this fire, Sevilla’s Yassine Bounou is also still on Bayern Munich’s radar: With Sommer on his way to Inter, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bayern</a> have to find a new goalkeeper to replace the one.

<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bounou?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bounou</a> is climbing positions in their list and an official contact for the GK is expected already in the next hours.

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Atalanta v Olympiacos: Knockout Round Play-Offs Leg One - UEFA Europa League Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images The board strikes again It is an open secret that Bayern Munich are currently understaffed, particularly in midfield and defense. The Bavarians only have three players for the central areas of those group of players and the defense for a while only had Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae; Matthijs de Ligt was recovering from an injury. Sokratis Papasthatopoulos was touted as a possible emergency back-up, but Bayern opted not to go for him:Sokratis Papastathopoulos was briefly discussed at Bayern as an emergency signing, but ultimately the club decided against signing the Greek free agent, who was open to a move to Munich. Bayern’s plan now is to continue with the current squad until the winter break and then strengthen defensively in January.– BILD via @iMiaSanMiaThomas Tuchel has his work cut out for him, having to make sure that his men can see out the rest of the calendar year without major issues.As for Sokratis, he looks like he is headed to Real Betis: Sokratis Papastathopoulos to Betis, here we go! Agreement reached with Greek CB available as free agent.

Medical tests booked on Thursday, contract valid until June 2024.

Former #AFC accepted final proposal just waiting to get it sealed now. pic.twitter.com/Qd2x2gWP0X— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 25, 2023

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FC Bayern München v Celtic FC - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Bayern Munich is hosting Bayer Leverkusen in the UCL today... Bayern sets price on Coman (Bild via @iMiaSanMia)Bayern Munich has extended quite a few players so far, with a few others reportedly nearing new deals. In addition, Bayern Munich looks as if it is prepared to push all of its chips to the middle of the table in an effort to get Florian Wirtz this summer. To even attempt to afford all of these moves, Bayern Munich has to generate funds from somewhere — and one source of income could be a sale of Kingsley Coman: Bayern have set a €35-45m price tag for Kingsley Coman. Arsenal and Saudi Pro League are potential destinations for the Frenchman, who is open to a summer move. Coman is one of the players Bayern want to offload to reduce the wage bill and raise funds.Uh...Coman is not worth that much anymore. At 28-years-old, inconsistent, and oft-injured, Coman does not offer much a skill-set that clubs cannot find or develop for a lot less money. Moreover, Coman’s struggles with his crossing and finishing have continued on from his early days at Bayern Munich. It would be awesome to see Bayern Munich get as much as it is asking, but — in reality — Coman is just a guy with some close-range explosiveness, some good ideas, and a willingness to defend. Sure, those are wanted traits in today’s game, but there are more complete, better players who will be available for less money. All that said, godspeed to Bayern Munich if it can get that type of fee for Coman in today’s market. Šeško on the move? (@Plettigoal)RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško does, indeed, have a release clause and several clubs — Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal FC — are interested: EXCL | Until now, there had only been talk of a verbal agreement, but Benjamin #Sesko has a formally fixed release clause in his contract until 2029. This clause can be activated starting this summer.It is tied to various parameters – such as games played, goals, and assists – and increases regularly. Currently, the clause stands at around €70m for the 21-y/o top striker, but by the end of the season, it is expected to reach approximately €80m.All top English clubs have expressed interest, including Manchester United, Tottenham, and Arsenal. The only club not involved in the race is Manchester City. #MUFC #AFC #MCFC However, Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg noted that Chelsea FC could also get involved and Tottenham might not really have a chance to land Šeško: RB Leipzig are aware of the strong interest from several top Premier League clubs in Benjamin #Sesko.As previously revealed, the 21-y/o top striker has a formally fixed release clause for the summer, which could rise to €80m by the end of the season.Tottenham currently have little chance, while Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal have all expressed concrete interest. #MUFC #CFC #AFCThe timing of all of this is...troublesome if you are like this author, who think Šeško could be the ideal successor for Harry Kane. Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen (Champions League)Well, here we are...here the (bleep) we are. Bayern Munich is set to host Bayer Leverkusen in a massively anticipated Champions League showdown. Leg one of this tie is being held at the Allianz Arena and will present the Bavarians with the opportunity to get a jump on the talented and dangerous visitors. The game is the spectacle, but there is a sideshow going on with Bayern Munich’s public courtship of Florian Wirtz — which should ramp up the hard feelings and intensity of this contest even more. Let’s dive into all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Catching up on the Florian Wirtz transfer rumors.How each team got to this point and how they fared against each other earlier this season.A look at the injury situations for both Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.A guess at…

1. FC Heidenheim 1846 v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images Where will Paul Wanner land for next season? Wanner to Stuttgart (Sport Bild via @iMiaSanMia)Bayern Munich is seeking another loan destination for Paul Wanner and could be looking at a familiar trade partner — VfB Stuttgart: Paul Wanner is on Stuttgart’s list as a potential replacement for Enzo Millot. VfB and Sebastian Hoeneß were already interested in Wanner last summer.One thing about Hoeneß is that he will play whoever he thinks can help his team. Wanner will have to earn his playing time and fight to keep it. That could be an advantageous situation for him...or he could wilt under the pressure. Whatever the case, Wanner needs to take the next step for his career and show that he can consistently produce. Otherwise, he could end up just another product of the Bayern Munich hype machine. Here is to hoping that Wanner makes that breakthrough that so many fans think he is capable of — and Stuttgart could be a great place for that to happen. Barca wants to retain De Jong...at a lower rate (ESPN)FC Barcelona wants to sign midfielder Frenkie de Jong to a new contract, but does want to reduce his wages: Barcelona are looking to sign midfielder Frenkie de Jong to a new contract extension before June 30, reports Diario Sport. The 28-year-old is reportedly keen to continue his stay with the Blaugrana, who are hopeful of reducing his salary to assist their current financial situation. It is said that De Jong’s representatives are holding talks with sporting director Deco, with the club hierarchy optimistic of reaching an agreement over a new deal soon.Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 46 (Bavarian Football Works)Like any good story (or maybe good horror story in this case), it must come to an end. The Bayern Munich transfer saga with Florian Wirtz is over, as the club lost to Liverpool, so now it is time to eulogize it and put it out of its misery with one last show. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show: Some final takes on why it was such a big deal that Bayern Munich missed on Florian Wirtz — and why losing him to Liverpool was a massive failure. A conversation with BPW staffer Jack Laushway, who sat down with Florian Wirtz (and other members of Bayer Leverkusen) ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Let’s talk about what he learned about the star attacking midfielder. Why Bayern Munich should go get VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade if it really likes him that much — and how the Bavarians can make it work even with the presence of Harry Kane this season. Positive meeting, but Gunners could be lurking (Bild via @iMiaSanMia)Pini Zahavi’s meeting with Bayern Munich executive Max Eberl on Wednesday regarding Leroy Sané’s future was considered to be “positive” per Bild: The atmosphere at today's meeting was positive. Both sides are interested in extending Sané's contract in principle. A final decision has not been made yet. There are further talks still planned [@BILD] pic.twitter.com/zh8OMglWBz— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 28, 2025Sky Sport journalist Kerry Hau captured footage of Zahavi stating that it was a “nice meeting”: Zahavi says 'No news, but it was a nice meeting' after the meeting with Max Eberl today. Eberl didn't give any updates either

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pic.twitter.com/wseA2m8tas— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 28, 2025Finally, should things fall apart between Bayern Munich and Leroy Sané, Arsenal FC could be ready to make an offer per Gary Jacob and Paul Joyce of The Times (via @iMiaSanMia): Arsenal are showing strong interest in Leroy Sané. Mikel Arteta worked with Sané at Manchester City and wants to target a winger this summer.Gunners to ink Zubimendi, Henrique to Inter (@FabrizioRomano)At one point, Martin Zubimendi was reportedly on Bayern Munich’s radar, but now he is headed to Arsenal FC: ❤️ ✅ #AFC https://t.co/OTf5fPLa3F— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 28, 2025Meanwhile, another recent Bayern Munich…

Germany v Portugal - UEFA Nations League 2025 Semi-final Photo by Sebastian Widmann - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Persistence and attention were key… According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Galatasaray was able to woo Bayern Munich star Leroy Sané with its persistence, consistent communication, and — most importantly — a lucrative offer: @GalatasaraySK were the club who invested the most in Leroy #Sané over the past 2–3 weeks. There were phone calls, meetings, and the written offer.Most recently, Al-Hilal entered the race with a big offer. Arsenal asked Sané to wait. Bayern submitted a modified offer worth around €15 million in total (€12–13m gross per year guaranteed, instead of €10m). Sané rejected all other approaches and informed Bayern of his decision to leave the club within the past few hours — as exclusively revealed.He is now on the verge of joining Galatasaray. Final steps. @SkySportDE David Ornstein of The Athletic offered additional detail: Galatasaray agree to sign Leroy Sane as free agent. 3yr deal worth up to €15m per year net not signed but in place once Bayern Munich terms expire. #AlHilal #AFC #Fenerbahce all keen + #FCBayern wanted renewal but 29yo chose #Galatasaray @TheAthleticFCArsenal had been dragging its feet, but surprisingly, no other English clubs seriously entered the fray for Sané.The winger probably never envisioned a move to Türkiye, but this will most likely be his last big contract and for his future, he had to assess what would be the best place to spend the next stage of his career.The latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show has dropped and we have a lot of say! In this episode, we close the book on the German national team and its disappointing performance in the UEFA Nations League Final Four (at least for now). We also discuss Bayern Munich’s quick work to secure Jonathan Tah and Tom Bischof for the Club World Cup, while also assessing the viability of Bayern Munich chasing Chelsea FC’s Christopher Nkunku and why that potential move might not be the perfect fit for what Bayern Munich needs. You can get the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, Acast, most leading podcast distributors, 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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