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Explosion hits Borussia Dortmund team bus en route to Champions League match against AS Monaco
MediaDetails are unfolding but scary times in West GermanyOn the way to the match against AS Monaco, the Borussia Dortmund team bus was rocked by an explosion. Details are still filtering in from the club and the media. This is obviously still evolving but here is what is known.An explosion hit the Dortmund bus as it was leaving their hotel en route to the match approximately 10 km from the WestfalenstadionThe team has announced that the players and staff are safeOne person has been injured according to policeMedia reports from BILD and SID say that the club confirmed to them that one player was taken to the hospital. BILD reports that player was Marc Bartra but no other media sources have confirmed this detail.The game may be canceledBei Abfahrt unseres Busses hat sich ein Vorfall ereignet. Eine Person wurde dabei verletzt. Weitere Infos folgen. #bvbasm— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 11, 2017Bombenexplosion am Mannschaftsbus am Mannschaftshotel. Spieler in Sicherheit. Keine Gefahr im und am Stadion. Weitere Infos folgen. #bvbasm— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 11, 2017#Explosion #Dortmund
Bitte warten Sie auf offizielle Informationen +unterlassen Gerüchte und Spekulationen. Damit unterstützen Sie uns sehr.— Polizei NRW DO (@polizei_nrw_do) April 11, 2017Entscheidung über mögliche Spielabsage/-neuansetzung fällt um 20.30 Uhr. #bvbasm— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 11, 2017We will update as more develops.more...

🤔 Looks like we had our numbers wrong! #FCBayern's last 0-0 was in March 2016 in #Dortmund!

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<b>Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund scoping Hertha Berlin’s Niklas Stark; PSG is the leader to land Ajax’s Matthijs De Ligt; Manchester United out on Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale; Women’s World Cup coverage; and MORE!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/f0dpazu3SPy2wp7LQpvDC2q4aek=/0x0:2555x1703/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/64005074/Stark.0.jpg">Media</a> The last of the Starks (at Hertha Berlin)? <a href="https://www.kicker.de/1-bundesliga/transfermarkt">Stark’s release clause worrying Hertha (kicker)</a><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/hertha-berlin-bsc">Hertha Berlin</a>’s Niklas Stark garnered some attention this season with his stellar play and now Die Alte Dame is a bit worried that too many other teams might have noticed that Stark is pretty darn good. According to kicker, Stark has a release clause that can be activated through June 30th. Hertha BSC wants to start the new season with Niklas Stark (24), but still has to worry: According to kicker information, the central defender has a release clause in his contract, which runs until 2022, for almost 25 million euros and it will remain in effect until June 30th.Stark’s recent promotion to <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/germany">Germany</a>’s senior team has made his stock rise even more. Given that exposure and his excellent performance in the Bundesliga during the season, Stark has reportedly opened the eyes of <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/borussia-dortmund">Borussia Dortmund</a>. According to reports, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hertha?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hertha</a>’s Niklas <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Stark?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Stark</a> has a €25m release clause in his contract which is valid until the end of June. In the past he was linked to several clubs like <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> Munich or Borussia <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dortmund?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dortmund</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hahohe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hahohe</a>— German Football Daily (@GERFootDaily) <a href="https://twitter.com/GERFootDaily/status/1139432866486595584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2019</a>Stark can play as both a center-back and defensive midfielder, which would be another versatile option for Niko Kovac should Bayern seek to activate Stark’s release clause. <a href="https://www.merkur.de/sport/fc-bayern/matthijs-de-ligt-zum-fc-bayern-muenchen-treffen-mit-psg-oder-nur-fake-news-12359523.html">PSG storms to the lead of the De Ligt sweepstakes (Münchner Merkur)</a>At different points over the past six months FC <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/barcelona">Barcelona</a> and Bayern Munich were each considered to be a frontrunner to land Ajax star center-back Matthijs de Ligt. Now, however, it is the free-spending, deep pockets of Paris Saint-Germain that might be closest to landing the 19-year-old phenom. “Paris Saint-Germain does everything for de Ligt,” writes De Telegraaf. In addition to the Dutch daily, the French L’Équipe also reports on a meeting between De Ligt’s agent Mino Raiola and PSG officials, including Antero Henrique, who will soon be replaced by Leonardo. Raiola himself denies that there has been a meeting: “This is a classic case of fake news,” he told the Italian news agency ANSA.However, two important women in the life of the Ajax star could be happy about moving to the French capital. According to De Telegraaf, de Ligt’s friend Annekee Molenaar and her mother Christiane have already visited the city. In order not to be recognized, they are said to have been in a car with darkened windows. All this for a player that <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/manchester-u…

<b>Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich scoping Steven Bergwijn; Updates on Timo Werner and Matthijs de Ligt; Atlético Madrid makes shocking offer for Benfica’s Joao Felix; Sepp van den Berg signs with Liverpool; and MORE!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/yM4bnsDJtMBNIPLZ-2JT781d8qM=/0x149:2776x2000/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/64139823/Berg.0.jpg">Media</a> Send coffee...please! <a href="https://www.kicker.de/fussball/transfermarkt">Bayern making a lay for Bergwijn (kicker)</a>With <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/manchester-city">Manchester City</a>’s Leroy Sane seemingly off the market and FC <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/barcelona">Barcelona</a>’s Ousmane Dembelé in limbo, <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> has turned its attention to PSV Eindhoven’s Steven Bergwijn.Bayern are looking for wingers. Negotiations with Leroy Sané (Manchester City) are proceeding rather sluggishly, Ousmane Dembelé (FC Barcelona) has thought-provoking games, Callum Hudson-Odoi (<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/chelsea">Chelsea</a>) remains a candidate despite his Achilles tendon rupture. As another option, the FCB but also the seven-time Dutch international Steven Bergwijn (21) from <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/eredivisie/teams/psv-eindhoven">PSV Eindhoven</a> in view. 14 goals and 12 assists in 23 league games in 2018/19 impress, plus five <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> appearances (a template). The left winger still has a contract with PSV Eindhoven until 2022.In addition, German Football Daily also tweeted out that <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/schalke-04">Schalke 04</a> and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/borussia-dortmund">Borussia Dortmund</a> are also interested in Bergwijn. According to kicker, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> are interested in Steven <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bergwijn?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bergwijn</a>. The player has been liked to several clubs in the past including <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Schalke?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Schalke</a> 04 and Borussia <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dortmund?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dortmund</a>. [via FT]— German Football Daily (@GERFootDaily) <a href="https://twitter.com/GERFootDaily/status/1144138342205984769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2019</a><a href="https://www.merkur.de/sport/fc-bayern/timo-werner-zum-fc-bayern-muenchen-sind-neuen-plaene-11944952.html">It looks like 2020 for Timo (Münchner Merkur)</a>Per a report by kicker (as captured by the Münchner Merkur), it looks like Bayern will wait until it can bring in RB Leipzig on a free transfer in 2020.kicker also suspects that Werner 2020 should come to the Säbener Straße on a free transfer. Especially since the 23-year-old is rather not seen as (a wing) or a Lewy replacement and thus currently does not have the highest priority.<a href="https://www.transfermarketweb.com/?action=read&idsel=200728">Juve getting close on De Ligt (Transfer Market Web)</a><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/juventus">Juventus</a> is allegedly getting close to finalizing a deal for Ajax center-back Matthijs de Ligt.According to latest Italian news, reported by QS, Juventus management are sealing the deal with Ajax on Dutch international centre-back Matthijs De Ligt (19), on an about 75 million euros exit fee. Bianconeri won the 1999-born over <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/manchester-united">Manchester United</a>, PSG, and Barcelona FC.<a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/new-signing-reveals-what-gave-liverpool-the-edge-over-bayern">Van den Berg chooses LFC over Bayern (TEAMtalk)</a>PEC Zwolle center-back Sepp van den Berg has chosen <a href="https://www.s…

<b>Bundesliga Matchday 28 preview: Dortmund against Bayern</b>
Bayern’s match away to Dortmund tonight could become the match point of the season. If Bayern win, the eighth championship in a row will probably just be a formality.But Dortmund emerged strongly from the coronavirus break and they not only beat Schalke in a comprehensive 4-0 attacking display, but also showed that they are good at defending a slim lead in the game against Wolfsburg. Dortmund seems to be well set to make life as difficult as possible for Bayern on Tuesday evening.It is certainly a benefit for the men in black and yellow that Mats Hummels will most likely return fit just in time for the match after he needed to be replaced at the half time break against Wolfsburg. For Dortmund, the return of their mastermind in defense last summer turned out to have been a blessing. With his experience and his positional play, the team’s defensive quality improved a lot.With the change to a 3-4-3 system, Dortmund got more stability. With the change, a lot of the weaknesses that led to 44 goals against last season and 18 goals against in the first 12 Bundesliga matches of the current season became smaller. In the following 15 games, Dortmund conceded only 15 goals – including four against Leverkusen and three against Leipzig.<a href="#dortmund-against-bayern-who-will-hold-their-nerves"></a>Dortmund against Bayern: Who will hold their nerves?The games against Leverkusen and Leipzig show that it would be too much of a praise to attest Dortmund a rock-solid defense no matter what. Nevertheless, they did not concede a goal in six of their last eight matches. Hummels in particular benefits enormously from having two more dynamic and faster players next to him. This allows him to bring his strengths to bear while others make up for his weaknesses, especially his lack of pace.It will be important for Bayern to ceaselessly put Dortmund’s back five under stress and try to disorganize them with constant runs. If they do this, chances will come. Under Hansi Flick, Bayern have become very flexible, especially during build-up play. In a new video we take a closer look at some of the variations in how they build up and structure their game (German):Dortmund will hope to be able to intercept the passes in between their defensive line as often as possible in order to then hit Bayern on the break immediately with their four to five attacking players. Counterattacking at speed and with a compellingly fluid precision is something that Dortmund is better at than almost any other team in the Bundesliga. In addition, they have worked on their goal scoring efficiency, enabling the team to even out weaker phases such as the second half against Wolfsburg.<a href="#bayern-sometimes-lacks-the-composure"></a>Bayern sometimes lacks the composureJadon Sancho is close to his best form again, Julian Brandt shines with his technical ability in confined spaces, and do we have to sing the praise of Erling Haaland? Add to that Achraf Hakimi and Raphaël Guerreiro, who in their very offensive-minded full-back positions know how to use the spaces Brandt and Sancho (or, more recently, Thorgan Hazard) open up for them.<a href="https://miasanrot.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BVBFCB-1-960x650.jpg">Media</a><strong>Bayern’s protection against counter-attacks is not always optimal.</strong>The graphic above shows where Bayern could run into trouble if they lose the ball at the wrong time. The space behind Alphonso Davies and Benjamin Pavard on the wings is not always well protected when they take up a high position. On the one hand, it is David Alaba’s job to shift wide to fill the hole. On the other hand, support must also come from midfield.Another critical open issue before the “Klassiker” for Bayern is their composure when they are in possession of the ball, which Flick has drawn attention to several times. His team has had many games in recent months where the performance deflated like a punctured balloon…

Sport-Club Freiburg v FC Bayern Muenchen - BundesligaPhoto by Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesCan Bayern Munich find a loan destination for Alexander Nübel?According to a report from journalist Rudy Galetti, AS Monaco is a nearing a deal for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki.While that might not seem like a move that would affect Bayern Munich, the fallout will definitely touch Säbener Straße. Monaco, which is coached by former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac, was considered one of the leading contenders to bring in Alexander Nübel on a loan assignment.If the move for Burki goes through, Bayern Munich could be left looking for another loan partner to help Nübel get the game time he desperately needs — and desires:Roman #Burki è ad un passo dal diventare un giocatore del #Monaco. Per il portiere classe 1990, il #BorussiaDortmund ha accettato l'offerta di circa € 3 mln avanzata dai monegaschi. L'estremo difensore saluta il #Dortmund dopo 6 stagioni. #Calciomercato #Transfers— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) June 11, 2021Roman #Burki is one step away from becoming a player of the #Monaco . For the goalkeeper born in 1990, the #BorussiaDortmund accepted the offer of approx € 3 million advanced by the Monegasques. The extreme defender exits the #Dortmund after 6 seasons. #Calciomercato #TransfersBurki, of course, is a very solid option for AS Monaco and is an extreme value if the French club is purchasing him for just €3 million.As for Nübel, the youngster has been loosely linked to Lille, Union Berlin, and Borussia Dortmund among other clubs.

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cHmsyH1ZWC-Dt0ZvE8I8FBlSrLQ=/0x0:3000x2000/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69491184/1233369754.0.jpg">Norway v Greece - International Frienldy</a>Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesHere we go! Germany vs. Hungary!<a href="https://twitter.com/AlfredoPedulla/status/1407088911063650304?s=20">Everyone wants Haaland — including Madrid (@AlfredoPedulla)</a>We heard that <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> could be plotting an incognito mission to land <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a> ace Erling Haaland as an eventual replacement for Robert Lewandowski, but — as expected — there are many suitors for Norwegian phenom, including <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>.Per journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Real Madrid has already agreed to terms with Haaland, but just simply needs to talk Borussia Dortmund down off of its alleged €175 million asking price:<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Haaland?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Haaland</a>: accordo con il <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Real?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Real</a>. Ora bisogna trovare intesa con <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dortmund?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dortmund</a> che fa muro e chiede 175. Nel 2022 lo perderà a circa 75— Alfredo Pedullà (@AlfredoPedulla) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlfredoPedulla/status/1407088911063650304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2021</a>#Haaland: agreement with #Real. Now they have to find an agreement with #Dortmund that makes a wall and asks for 175. In 2022 it will lose him at about 75<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CQalS2jK7u7/">The DFB boy band does 4 Non Blondes (Instagram — @robinkoch)</a>So...apparently a boy band is forming at Germany’s training camp with Joshua Kimmich, Kevin Trapp, Serge Gnabry, Kevin Volland, and Mats Hummels:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQalS2jK7u7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading">View this post on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQalS2jK7u7/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading">A post shared by DW Kick Off (@dw_kickoff)</a>I can’t explain why...but this video mesmerizes me. I don’t know if it is because they are singing a seemingly random 90s era song (when most were probably born after the song came out) or if it is just the inside look into what these guys do to kill time.If you ask me, Kimmich needs to get a stage presence like Fiete Arp:I would be remiss if I did not ask for Bayern Munich to <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2020/4/10/21216626/bayern-munich-season-niko-kovac-philippe-coutinho-niklas-sule-fiete-arp-thomas-muller">RELEASE THE TAPE</a>!<a href="https://www.kicker.de/bar-a-erkundigt-sich-wegen-gosens-4000000038832/transfermeldung">More rumblings about Barca’s interest in Gosens (kicker)</a>Yet another story is linking <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a> with making contact to the agent for Robin Gosens. More, kicker is citing a report from Corriere dello Sport stating that the fee for Gosens could be €40 million:Robin Gosens (26) is in the spotlight after his outstanding performance in the 4-2 draw against Portugal. The interest of various top European clubs has long been aroused. As the “Corriere dello Sport” reports, even FC Barcelona has now contacted the consultant. The fee should be around 40 million euros. Italian champions <a href="https://www.serpentsofmadonnina.com">Inter Milan</a> and record champions <a href="https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com">Juventus</a> Turin are also said to be interested in a commitment.<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1407102430232391682?s=20">Inter expecting better offer from PSG for Hakimi (@FabrizioRomano)</a>Inter Milan is expecting Paris Saint-Germain to flash more cash for Achraf Hakimi:Inter are expecting Paris Saint-Germain to make a new bid for Achraf Hakimi in the next few…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/BM00Yo9mSfkre5yYR-jZ8de1kIg=/0x0:1335x890/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69579213/1232379117.0.jpg">RB Leipzig - TSG 1899 Hoffenheim</a>Photo by Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty ImagesNo more mustard-colored bubble jackets I guess.<a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/bayern-muenchen-julian-nagelsmann-ueber-private-momente-und-titel-plaene-77044470.bild.html">Nagelsmann to somewhat tone down wardrobe (Bild)</a><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> boss Julian Nagelsmann has plans to tone down his sometimes eccentric wardrobe choices.“This question really doesn’t concern me at the moment. But basically, the style of clothing should match the job you have. Now I’m with one of the biggest clubs in the world. I will probably no longer wear the colorful jacket that I might have wore at my previous clubs. But I’m not going to completely change myself as a type. It must match. You are a certain person, you can also broadcast that, but you also have a certain role. I’ll try to dress neatly. Maybe not in the brightest colors anymore. But not deadly boring either.”<a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1414678406550130694?s=20">Falk says BVB is stiff-arming Chelsea (@cfbayern)</a>According to Sport Bild chief Christian Falk, <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a> won’t be be swayed by a mega-offer from Chelsea to sell of Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland:Borussia Dortmund keep saying no to a Transfer of <a href="https://twitter.com/ErlingHaaland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ErlingHaaland</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a> this summer— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1414678406550130694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a>Could it be possible that a move will not happen because of a pre-arranged deal between Haaland, <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>, and Dortmund? At least one journalist thinks so:&#9888;&#65039; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Haaland?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Haaland</a> has a pre-deal with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a>: to keep his word, the player is willing to stay another year in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dortmund?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dortmund</a>, waiting for the € 75M release clause to take effect (in the 2022 summer). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chelsea?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chelsea</a> look on silently. &#9917;&#65039; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BVB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BVB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Calciomercato?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Calciomercato</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Transfers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Liga?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Liga</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/WYIMWuHq1v">https://t.co/WYIMWuHq1v</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1414876486062968834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2021</a><a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1414998101581045767?s=20">Gosens pokes Hoeneß back (@iMiaSanMia)</a>Just a few days after Uli Hoeneß said he was “technically too weak”, Robin Gosens hit Instagram to say he was working on his technique:Uli Hoeneß on Sunday: "Gosens played one great game because the Portuguese coach apparently didn't know his name yet. He was nowhere to be seen in other games. Because he's technically too weak when things get tight"

Gosens on Instagram: Working a bit on my technique <a href="https://t.co/gstQuz3k4Q">pic.twitter.com/gstQuz3k4Q</a>— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1414998101581045767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2021</a>This is…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/csrGGKTBToq9IsvpNO60Fd78hVE=/0x519:1581x1573/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71497993/1243745091.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v Viktoria Plzen: Group C - UEFA Champions League</a>Photo by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesThe calm before the Super Sunday storm — and Bayern Munich vs. SC Freiburg.<a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1580826431935766528?s=20&t=Gaffe_k_Ru3fJ8hpmOCpvw">Silence during the winter window for Bayern? (Bayern Insider Podcast via @iMiaSanMia)</a>Maybe to the chagrin of manager Julian Nagelsmann, <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> is likely going to have a very quiet winter <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a> — according to Sport Bild journalists Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl:As of now, a quiet January window is expected at FC Bayern. The club is unwilling to spend money in winter after last summer’s investments and trusts the current squad. Any issues (striker) will only be addressed in the summer.A lot could happen between now and January. Injuries and drops in form could cause the club to react, but it does appear that the squad we see today will be the one that finishes the season.Swapping in a true No. 9 likely doesn’t even make much sense for this season because of the pivot that would have to occur. Like the report says, if you are looking to see a new striker in town, you are probably going to have to wait until the summer transfer window.<a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/2022/10/bvb-pk-live-hat-hummels-recht-terzic-bezieht-stellung-vor-dem-spiel-bei-union-berlin">Terzić backs Hummels critique of BVB mindset (Sport1)</a>Just a few days ago, we saw <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a> star Mats Hummels offer <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2022/10/13/23400149/bayern-munich-vs-fc-viktoria-plzen-champions-league-kane-hummels-kroos-real-madrid-tuchel-england">scathing criticism</a> of his squad’s mentality. While some might have expected BVB manager Edin Terzić to get offended or even downplay the situation, the head coach backed Hummels’ leadership in calling out the issues that he saw.“In the past it was said: We’re too nice to each other, but as soon as we say something you only hear it’s angry speech. It was important to me that he used the word ‘we.’ He did. It was also important to me that we also discuss this internally. We did that too,” Terzić said. “It’s about wanting to get better. But for me it’s about not pointing fingers at others. That’s why I don’t have a problem with him using the ‘we’.”As a veteran leader, Hummels knows exactly what he is doing and exactly what buttons he will have to push to help get BVB where it needs to be. I don’t think Borussia Dortmund is good enough to win the league this season, but they are one of the clubs I can see clinching a <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions league</a> berth for next season,<a href="https://twitter.com/chelstransfer/status/1580980249701265408?s=46&t=I8lpesPV6uD20a_v1zRQHA">Chelsea’s grand transfer plans (@ChelsTransfer)</a>This tweet below captures the four major players — all currently in the Bundesliga! — that Chelsea FC is planning on going after next summer. They are RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku and Joško Gvardiol, Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham, and Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard:<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chelsea?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chelsea</a> owner Todd Boehly is preparing to raid the Bundesliga next summer. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBLeipzig?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBLeipzig</a>'s Josko Gvardiol should follow Christopher Nkunku in a £131m double deal. Todd Boehly also wants £105m <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dortmund?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dortmund</a> midfielder Jude Bellingham AND <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> defender…