Is Bayern Munich potentially interested in Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz?
Bayer 04 Leverkusen v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 23: Kai Havertz of Leverkusen looks on after the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at BayArena on September 23, 2018 in Leverkusen, GermanyHavertz has looked bright for Leverkusen and he could be just the right type of talent to bring to Bayern.It’s no secret that Bayern Munich are experiencing great difficulty in pursuit of a seventh consecutive Bundesliga title. Injuries have hampered Niko Kovac’s squad, and a handful of players have uncharacteristically been underperforming.Club President Uli Hoeness recently said that Bayern is prepared to have a busy summer on the transfer market, suggesting that serious changes to the squad are needed. Both Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery could be on their way out, and it looks increasingly likely that James Rodriguez also may depart after the season’s end. One way or another there will be places up for grabs in Bayern’s squad.Per a report by the Augsburger Allgemeine, it’s been suggested that Bayern could be interested in Bayer Leverkusen and Germany midfielder, Kai Havertz. Havertz’s contract with Leverkusen runs through 2022, but the 19-year-old could be intrigued by a considerable offer from Bayern. But the length of his contract, which has no buy-out clause, and the fact that Barcelona have also shown interest in him would likely require Bayern to pay a hefty transfer fee to acquire him from Leverkusen.Havertz has been a bright spot in what’s been an overall disappointing season for Leverkusen, who currently reside in 13th place in the Bundesliga (3-2-6) with a goal difference of -8. Despite his side’s poor form, Havertz has bagged 6 goals and 5 assists in a total of 16 appearances across competitions, in 13 of which he started and played the full 90 minutes. His performances in the early part of the season even earned him his first call-up to the German national team in September. He’s in the current squad for the pair of matches against Russia and the Netherlands, and indeed in the starting lineup against Russia today.With his vision, pace, attacking prowess, versatility, and creativity, Havertz could be a wise investment for Bayern, especially at such a young age. He has the potential to fit the billing in Bayern’s midfield considering the anticipated departures of Ribery, Robben, and potentially also James.What say you, everyone? Would you like to see some of this at Bayern next season?Putting it on a plate

German international Kai #Havertz's top three assists ️ pic.twitter.com/lPXer6rIVH— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) September 8, 2018Read more...

@FCBayernEN: RT @Plettigoal: UPDATE #Havertz: The player is still on the radar of #FCBayern. Both sides are still in contact. @SPORT1i

<b>Daily Schmankerl: Bayern interest in Havertz waning, Lucio retires, Hertha signs Piatek, Goretzka and Boateng make up, and more!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Qpq5fe4zULFuRJxocSmuB7oefNQ=/121x0:3370x2166/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66218750/85971608.jpg.0.jpg">Bayern Muenchen v Eintracht Frankfurt - Bundesliga</a> Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty ImagesBayern Munich legend Lucio has at last called it a career at the age of 41. Hertha has signed Krzysztof Piatek from AC Milan. Woo-yeong Jeong goes Gangnam Style, and Boateng and Goretzka make nice. That and more!Lucio retires at 41 years old (<a href="https://www.kicker.de/768322/artikel/lucio_beendet_karriere_mit_41_jahren_">kicker</a>)<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> legend and 2002 <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-womens-world-cup">World Cup</a> winter — over <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/germany">Germany</a>! — Lucio has at long last called it a career.Lucio — that is, Lucimar Ferreira da Silva — began his Bundesliga career with <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayer-leverkusen">Bayer Leverkusen</a> in 2001 and transferred to Bayern in 2004, with whom he played in 212 games until 2009. He won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal three times each. After transferring to <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/inter-milan">Inter Milan</a>, he won a treble with Jose Mourinho, defeating his former club in the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> final.FC Bayern legends Then &#10145;&#65039; Now &#10084;&#65039; <a href="https://t.co/S4cwRUC52j">pic.twitter.com/S4cwRUC52j</a>— FC Bayern US (@FCBayernUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS/status/1222663211423555584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2020</a>Bayern Munich cooling interest in Kai Havertz?According to TZ journalist Manuel Bonke, who has been very reliable in terms of transfer news as of late, Bayern Munich are unlikely to sign Kai Havertz this summer.Koa Kai? Es sieht derzeit stark danach aus, als ob Kai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a> im Sommer nicht zum <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> wechseln wird. Priorität hat ein Flügelstürmer, also Leroy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/San%C3%A9?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sané</a>. Dessen Verpflichtung gestaltet sich durch den Berater-Wechsel schwieriger als gedacht, ist aber freilich weiter möglich.— Manuel Bonke (@mano_bonke) <a href="https://twitter.com/mano_bonke/status/1222551091587571713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2020</a>Koa Kai? At the moment, it looks a lot like Kai #Havertz will not transfer to #FCBayern in the summer. A winger, Leroy #Sane, has priority, The obligation to do so is more difficult than expected due to the change of consultant, but is of course still possible.According to Florian Plettenberg of Sport1, however, both sides are still in contact with each other.UPDATE <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a>: The player is still on the radar of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a>. Both sides are still in contact. <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORT1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPORT1</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1222599550323568640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2020</a>Make of it what you will.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/hertha-berlin-bsc">Hertha Berlin</a> signs Krzysztof Piatek from <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/serie-a/teams/ac-milan">AC Milan</a> (<a href="https://www.kicker.de/768329/artikel/piatek_im_anflug_selke_nach_england_">kicker</a>)An injection of capital in the capital club, thanks to new investor Lars Windhorst, has…

<b>Report: Bayern Munich having doubts about Kai Havertz as player sets sights on Liverpool</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/7bxxUMHbKyMeSmLN7Clgmy_gkkM=/0x0:4563x3042/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66279937/1197911461.jpg.0.jpg">TSG 1899 Hoffenheim v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga for DFL</a> Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty ImagesApparently, the Bayern bosses have differing opinions on Germany’s newest golden boy, but everyone agrees that he’s too expensive.Following <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayer-leverkusen">Bayer Leverkusen</a>’s 4-3 win over <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/borussia-dortmund">Borussia Dortmund</a> on Saturday, star youngster Kai Havertz was once again in the spotlight for another lackadaisical performance. Now, according to <a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga/2020/02/fc-bayern-zweifelt-im-poker-um-leverkusens-jungstar-kai-havertz">Sport1</a>, the bosses at <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> are having doubts about the player, and might not choose to sign him in the summer.Just a year ago, Havertz’s move to Bayern seemed inevitable, but a poor showing this season has damaged his reputation as a top talent. Leverkusen have set his price at 130m euros, which would make him even more expensive that the likes of Joao Felix and Ousmane Dembele — youngsters who made similar big money moves to dream clubs.Given what happened to those two, it’s no wonder that the Bayern bosses are having doubts. Specifically, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, and future CEO Oliver Kahn are said to have disagreements over the player.Hansi Flick meanwhile, is apparently a big fan of Havertz, and would welcome him into the team — but as of right now, Flick’s position as head coach for next season isn’t yet confirmed. Plus, the €130m price tag is hard for Bayern to swallow.Of course, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard this new — TZ rerporter Manuel Bonke said the same thing a week ago:Koa Kai? Es sieht derzeit stark danach aus, als ob Kai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a> im Sommer nicht zum <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> wechseln wird. Priorität hat ein Flügelstürmer, also Leroy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/San%C3%A9?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sané</a>. Dessen Verpflichtung gestaltet sich durch den Berater-Wechsel schwieriger als gedacht, ist aber freilich weiter möglich.— Manuel Bonke (@mano_bonke) <a href="https://twitter.com/mano_bonke/status/1222551091587571713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2020</a>Koa Kai? At the moment, it looks a lot like Kai #Havertz will not transfer to #FCBayern in the summer. The priority is a winger, i.e. Leroy #Sane, Signing him is proving to be more difficult than expected on account of his change of agents, but is of course still possible.In the meantime, Havertz has suitors from England and Spain. <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/teams/liverpool">Liverpool</a>, who are rocketing toward an unbeaten Premier League title, are said to be very interested. Havertz is also said to be a fan of <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/barcelona">Barcelona</a>, but the current instability in the Catalan camp may prevent a move from materializing.With Thomas Muller’s incredible resurgence and <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/players/253660/leon-goretzka">Leon Goretzka</a> emerging as a viable option in attacking midfield, it seems very likely that Bayern Munich will choose to not sign Havertz this summer and instead spend the money on other positions that need reinforcement, especially the wings. For Havertz, staying put at Leverkusen may be the best idea. He is not yet at the level to compete at an elite…

<b>Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich favorite to land Kai Havertz, Barcelona offers Semedo, Klopp backs Bayern to win the Champions League, and MORE!</b>
<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/HwcsUA1ofC5gybZ3iuJL4x6Dt-k=/0x0:4798x3199/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66904472/1191384567.jpg.0.jpg">FC Bayern Muenchen v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga</a> Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty ImagesA round up of some important stories we might’ve missed in the past few days.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayern-munich">Bayern Munich</a> in pole position to land Kai Havertz (<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kai-havertz-transfer-news-liverpool-man-united-bayern-munich-next-club-a9550466.html">The Independent</a>)According to Miguel Delaney of The Independent, Bayern Munich are set to beat a whole host of clubs to the signing of Kai Havertz from <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/bundesliga/teams/bayer-leverkusen">Bayer Leverkusen</a>. The Bavarians hope to sign a deal in the coming weeks.While other big clubs like <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> have shown interest in the youngster, Haverts prefers Bayern as a destination. Bayer Leverkusen have accepted that they’re set to lose the player this summer, and are looking to get around 90m euros as a transfer fee.Sounds plausible, as far as rumors go. But is it true? Bild reporter Tobias Altschaffl doesn’t think so:Reports that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcbayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcbayern</a> and Kai Havertz agree and the transfer is only a matter of time are wrong, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORTBILD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPORTBILD</a> information. <a href="https://twitter.com/BILD_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BILD_Sport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#havertz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cfbayern</a>— Tobi Altschäffl (@altobelli13) <a href="https://twitter.com/altobelli13/status/1269249198853173248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2020</a>Let’s see where things go from here.<a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/barcelona">Barcelona</a> trying to sell Nelson Semedo to Bayern (<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/bayern-considera-demasiado-caro-fichaje-semedo-7988022">Sport</a>)Bartomeu, the snake-oil salesman that he is, is trying to offload another one of his bad investments onto Bayern. According to Sport, the Catalans value the Portugese right back at 40m euros, and hope that Bayern might come to their rescue. Unfortunately for them, Bayern Munich already have a much better (and younger) defensive right back in Benjamin Pavard, and are also pursuing Sergino Dest in the transfer market. This one is unlikely to go through.Jurgen Klopp thinks Bayern Munich can win the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a>Jürgen Klopp: "Bayern have a good chance (to win the CL). They're looking great at the moment, you can't say otherwise. All is going smoothly and injured players are coming back. But of course things have to stay that way. You also need some luck to win the big titles" [Sky] <a href="https://t.co/SlJQ1uSiBU">pic.twitter.com/SlJQ1uSiBU</a>— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1268906771621588993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2020</a><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/epl/players/164129/philippe-coutinho">Philippe Coutinho</a> trains on the pitchBallarbeit <a href="https://twitter.com/Phil_Coutinho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Phil_Coutinho</a>
Der Brasilianer mit seinem Lieblingstrainingsgerät <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportNewsHD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportNewsHD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://t.…

Germany Training And Press ConferencePhoto by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesGermany’s manager will not take any team lightly.Former Bayern Munich boss and current Germany manager Hansi Flick is now 2-0 at the helm of Die Mannschaft and it does not sound as if he is ready to take any chances in dropping point on Wednesday against Iceland — even with a somewhat banged up roster.“We know their team is undergoing an upheaval. We know they defend very well and are good at transitions. They are dangerous in the penalty box and with set pieces. I know some players. We need to be focused. We know what kind of quality we have,” Flick said at his press conference (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “It’s important for us to win this game. We want to put together a team that can do that. We can’t plan everything, it depends on how the game will go. We speak to the players and they know what to expect.”Flick acknowledged that Marco Reus picked up a minor knee injury and would be unavailable, but the coach does expect to have Chelsea FC’s Kai Havertz and Atalanta’s Robin Gosens back in the lineup. In addition, Flick said that Ridle Baku will not travel with the squad and that decision was just based on numbers as the squad can only take 20 field players on the road (per SPOX’s Kerry Hau):#Havertz und #Gosens im 23-Mann-Kader für #ISLGER. Neben #Reus (Knieprobleme) fliegt auch #Baku nicht mit nach Reykjavik. „Es hat überhaupt nichts mit seiner Leistung zu tun. Aber wir können nur 20 Feldspieler mitnehmen und haben uns diesmal für andere entschieden“, sagt Flick.— Kerry Hau (@kerry_hau) September 7, 2021#Havertz and #Gosens in the 23-man squad for #ISLGER . Next to #Reus (Knee problems) also flies #Baku not to Reykjavik. “It has nothing to do with his performance at all. But we can only take 20 field players with us and this time we have decided on other players,” says Flick.As for some of the players who have stood out, Flick recognized a couple of midfielders you might be familiar with: Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka and Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz“(Goretzka) initiated the goals against Armenia and won many challenges. He had an enormous presence on the pitch. The game he played against Armenia will be a benchmark for him,” Flick said. “Like all young players here, Florian Wirtz is a huge asset for us. He is an excellent technician and very creative. He has good finishing and is very willing to make runs. Overall, he’s a pretty complete player.”

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/J6c96iUXbuF-fxAROscgrhN3mGE=/0x0:3000x2000/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71895453/1458192237.0.jpg">Liverpool FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League</a>Photo by Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesAnother Bayern Munich game already!? Yup, on Tuesday.<a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/2023/01/neue-bayern-geruchte-um-havertz-das-steckt-dahinter">Report: Bayern won’t pursue Havertz interest (Sport1)</a>With all of the recent buzz floating around that <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> has interest in <a href="https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com">Chelsea FC</a> attacker and Germany international Kai Havertz, Sport1 journalist Kerry Hau is reporting that the Bavarians will pass on Havertz, even if he is available during the summer <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a>:Kai Havertz (23) to Bayern? Last summer , those responsible for FCB asked the ROOF agency , which, in addition to Havertz, also looks after the Bayern stars Sadio Mané and Serge Gnabry as well as Konrad Laimer, who will soon be from Munich, about the situation of the German international at Chelsea.But now that rumors are circulating again about a Havertz farewell from London due to the personnel change in the Blues, the German record champion is again being traded as a potential buyer. Several English media recently named the former Leverkusen player as a Bayern candidate. And Belgian transfer insider Sacha Tavolieri even reported a possible move in January.According to SPORT1 information, however, there is no interest in the Chelsea star on the part of Munich – neither with regard to the current nor the coming transfer period.But why? Here is what Hau had to say:Havertz not a Bayern issue! Even if the bosses around Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic have a very good connection to the Havertz consultants from ROOF: They see no need at all for the offensive positions in Julian Nagelsmann’s squad.On the one hand, the “Ten”, on which Havertz prefers to play, is intended for Jamal Musiala (19) in the next few years. And on the other hand, the FCB squad planners do not consider Havertz to be a possible solution on the “nine” or the already lavishly occupied outer lanes.Perhaps, Bayern Munich read <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/1/22/23563890/prediction-bayern-munich-chelsea-kai-havertz-summer-transfer-window-werner-pulisic-leverkusen-neuer">my prediction</a> and wanted to let me know I am way off base? (More proof that Brazzo reads BFW).In reality it was more likely in response to this report:Info <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChelseaFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChelseaFC</a>

Kai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a> linked to a surprise departure this winter ? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> has been in contact this week with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> in order to inquire about the possibility of a future deal. Been told things could go faster at the end of this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfer?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfer</a> window.
⏳ Wait & see. <a href="https://t.co/IM9nBRaJ6q">pic.twitter.com/IM9nBRaJ6q</a>— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachatavolieri/status/1616858828217221121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2023</a><a href="https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2023/01/23/psg-rival-bayern-munich-for-kai-havertz/">PSG might take a run at Havertz, though (The Hard Tackle)</a>While Bayern Munich might claim to be “out” on Havertz, Paris Saint-Germain might be “in”:Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly joined the transfer race for Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz, who is also a target for German giants Bayern Munich.European powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich could be set to battle it out in the bidding war to…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/1TZaJEji95yF0w-3U6uip7wuYZQ=/0x0:4500x3000/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71907240/1239954866.0.jpg">Real Madrid v Chelsea FC Quarter Final Leg Two - UEFA Champions League</a>Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesDo Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg sleep at all this month?<a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1618364682196385794?s=20&t=iAtGmirwtBChGc2cORGRKg">Havertz fans will be disappointed (@Plettigoal)</a>Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg whipped out a fire hose and sprayed cold water all over those rumors linking <a href="https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com">Chelsea FC</a> star Kai Havertz to <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>. Of course, there were <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/1/23/23567022/bayern-munich-chelsea-havertz-psg-as-monaco-nubel-juventus-vlahovic-manchester-united-arsenal-muller">previous reports</a> implying this, but Plettenberg’s latest account seemed pretty definitive.It appears that Bayern Munich does not view Havertz as a true solution as a No. 9:News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a>: He is NO transfer target for FC Bayern at this stage! Neither now, nor in summer. They don’t see him as a #9 where the club already has Choupo, Müller and Tel. Nevertheless his departure in summer is possible! Price tag around €50-60m. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/Nr7t2l5nem">pic.twitter.com/Nr7t2l5nem</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1618364682196385794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2023</a>Bayern Munich does like Havertz, but timing is everything. Two years ago, the Bavarians probably would have pulled the trigger and got the deal done if the Germany international was more affordable.<a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/transfermarkt/2023/01/transferticker-aktuelle-news-geruchte-fakten-zum-transfermarkt-sport1">PSG eyeing Skriniar to help slow down Bayern? (Sport1)</a>Paris Saint-Germain might be plotting a move for <a href="https://www.serpentsofmadonnina.com">Inter Milan</a> defender Milan Skriniar in hopes of having a solution for Bayern Munich’s (sometimes) potent attack:At PSG you see a need for action - especially with regard to the eighteenth round games in the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> against FC Bayern! The top French club still has a lot to do on the transfer market in order to be prepared for the games against the German record champions on February 14 (in Paris) and March 8.The focus is on signing central defender Milan Skriniar (27). The Slovakian international’s contract with Inter Milan expires at the end of the season. Skriniar’s agent Roberto Sistici told TeleNord: “We have already informed Inter that Skriniar will not renew his contract as it stands now. We told them that we feel free to talk to other clubs.”To say PSG are interested in Skriniar would be an understatement. A transfer of the defensive player to the French capital had already been in the offing for a long time last summer, but the move then failed. It should work on the second attempt, possibly in the coming days. Should Inter sell the Slovak, they could get a fee of between 15 and 20 million euros. In the summer, Skriniar would be gone on a free transfer.PSG coach Christophe Galtier (56) told BeIN Sports: “I can’t say if Milan Skriniar will join us in January or in the summer... He’s a player we’ve been following for a long time. We thought he was about to join us last summer...”<a href="https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1617967276057317376?s=46&t=CTF5JlhrhPNQLZtpoOo4xA">#TimoTime once more in Germany (@brfootball)</a>Timo Werner has gotten back on track since returning to RB Leipzig from Chelsea:Timo Werner for Chelsea…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/n_5PMsjlnxbapQOmiR9MpE9S6Ck=/0x0:7338x4892/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71911015/1459617887.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v 1. FC Köln - Bundesliga</a>Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Corbis via Getty ImagesA new challenger (and a familiar face) emerges in the Bundesliga?<a href="https://twitter.com/plettigoal/status/1618540269028397060?s=46&t=iL43Pe1M3yKJTIGqTW3r5Q">Doubt hovers over future for Havertz (@Plettigoal)</a>With a move to <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> seemingly off the table, Kai Havertz’s future is very uncertain.It does not look like he should be making long-term plans to stay with <a href="https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com">Chelsea FC</a>, but it is unclear what options might be on the table for what he does next. Havertz still has immense talent and should be a popular figure on the market in the summer transfer window, but after a very questionable move to London, Havertz will need to be at a club that utilize him properly — and one where he can thrive:News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a>: His future at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> is uncertain! His departure in summer is possible. Decisive months could be May or June. Champions League next season is crucial for him. Price tag around €60m with possible bonus payments included. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/6M6JziEZc6">pic.twitter.com/6M6JziEZc6</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1618540269028397060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2023</a>Just spit-balling here, but could <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a> be a fit?<a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/transfermarkt/2023/01/transferticker-aktuelle-news-geruchte-fakten-zum-transfermarkt-sport1">Messi seeking a new home? (Sport1)</a>There might not be a more pointless back-and-forth contract saga going on right now than Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi. Depending on who and what you believe, Messi is either a shoo-in to re-up with the club — or is looking for a new home:Is Lionel Messi tired of Paris Saint-Germain? If Spanish journalist Gerard Romero has his way, the superstar does not want to extend his expiring contract in the French capital. At least not currently.“As of today, Leo Messi does not intend to renew his contract at PSG,” Romero explained. Winning the World Cup in Qatar made the 35-year-old think differently. “Other things” are now more important to Messi than further titles in club football.After the World Cup, there was speculation that Messi could extend his contract shortly. But so far nothing has happened. The attacking player has been linked to several clubs in the past. A return to <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a> seems unlikely for financial reasons. Outside of Europe, there is said to be interest from Inter Miami (USA), Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia) and his hometown club Newell’s Old Boys.<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/1/26/23572413/podcast-bayern-munich-eintracht-frankfurt-goretzka-ltransfer-talk-on-harry-kane-kai-havertz-laimer">Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Podcast Season 2, Episode 29 (Bavarian Football Works)</a><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> is scuffling...BFW’s podcast got whacked like Joe Pesci walking into that room in <em>Goodfellas</em>...and there is a ton of news going on.Plus, Bayern Munich has yet another game in a jammed in — this time against Eintracht Frankfurt.Yeah, there is A LOT going on, but we are covering it all here! Preview? Yes. Riffing on the news? No doubt. Some entertainment talk? For sure. Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A preview for Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt.There seems to be a changing of opinion on Leon Goretzka — and is Ryan Gravenberch going…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/qY8EOAR9s6J4RcV3YQrBuEyG2AA=/0x0:3000x2000/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72347470/1496337357.0.jpg">West Ham United FC Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Europa Conference League Final 2022/23</a> Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images It is gong to be a long 2.5 months following Bayern Munich. <a href="https://tbrfootball.com/journalist-shares-what-one-of-declan-rices-best-friends-did-after-being-asked-about-bayern-munich/">Rice probably not moving to Bayern (The Boot Room)</a>The rumors linking <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> to <a href="https://bracethehammer.sbnation.com/">West Ham</a> defensive midfielder Declan Rice have been swirling for weeks and have absolutely captured the attention of many fans of the <em>Rekordmeister</em>. When debating the topic, the main argument is not Rice’s quality or even how much money it would take, but if this is even a move that he would consider making at this stage of his career. Pundit Dean Jones says he knows a little information that could spoil the hopes of Bayern Munich fans who are optimistic about a move: According to Dean Jones, there isn’t much basis to these rumours. Speaking on the Ranks FC Ultras Podcast, Jones said that he’s not sure Rice will move to Bayern Munich, saying that he knows people close to Declan Rice and that one of those people actually laughed when he asked about a move to Bayern.Jones shared what happened when he asked about Bayern Munich.“Declan Rice does not have a desire to join Bayern Munich ahead of the other clubs that are in for him. I’m not saying it’s impossible, nothing is ever impossible, but everything I know about this, and I know people who are really close with Declan Rice, one of them literally laughed when I asked if he’ll sign for Bayern Munich, he’s very home-orientated, and they’re so close. He doesn’t want to step out of that,” Jones said.There is no reason to doubt the story — it seems conceivable. The thought of Rice moving to Germany and leaving the Premier League during his prime years does seem unthinkable. Crazier things have happened, but the Bavarians are likely trying to swim upstream on this pursuit. Most fans agree that it would be great, but many are also very skeptical that it can get done. As always, we shall see. <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1666007380381908992?s=20">Havertz and Madrid heating up even more? (@Plettigoal)</a>It appears that <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a> might really be positioning itself to pick up Chelsea’s Kai Havertz. Talks are expected to start soon: News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a>: Real Madrid is really possible because a contract extension with Chelsea beyond 2025 is not in sight at this stage. Therefore <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> is willing to sell him.

➡️ Havertz, open to join <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a>
➡️ Concrete talks/negotiations expected to start soon
➡️ He’s not a… <a href="https://t.co/MeAsx2uInb">pic.twitter.com/MeAsx2uInb</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1666007380381908992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2023</a>News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hashtag_click">#Havertz</a>: Real Madrid is really possible because a contract extension with Chelsea beyond 2025 is not in sight at this stage. Therefore <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hashtag_click">#CFC</a> is willing to sell him.Havertz, open to join <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hashtag_click">#RealMadrid</a>Concrete talks/negotiations expected to start soonHe’s not a 1:1 replacement for Benzema€50-60m + bonus payments!<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2023/6/5/23748792/bayern-munich-podcast-s5e48-declan-rice-transfer-striker-vlahovic-kolo…

<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…

Germany v Colombia - International Friendly Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Bayern Munich can officially cross another name off of the list. Chelsea FC attacker and Germany international Kai Havertz was rumored to be on Bayern Munich’s wish list just a few weeks ago, but interest from Arsenal FC proved to be more enticing than a return to Germany.Since that point, it has seemingly been down to negotiations being finalized between Havertz’s representatives and Arsenal. Now, things have progressed to the point where journalists are calling a deal “done” between the 24-year-old and the Gunners.Sky Sport reporter Florian Plettenberg has the deal being done, but not formally announced just yet: Kai #Havertz & @Arsenal, announcement probably this week. It‘s a DONE DEAL!

New Details:

➡️ Contract until 2028
➡️ Transfer fee: €75m with bonus payments included

➡️ Total agreement between the clubs
➡️ Last parts of the medical this week. #Arteta, main driver!… pic.twitter.com/qJBLs7MqCM— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 26, 2023It seems like a risk for Havertz, who has not exactly wowed anyone in England. It is a little shocking that Arsenal would buck up that much for a player, who has not settled into a position just yet. Originally viewed as an attacking midfielder, Havertz has played striker, wing, and in the central midfield during his career. Some rumors indicate that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will use Havertz as a hybrid No. 8/No. 10 type, but we will not know exact plan until he hits the pitch for Arsenal. Bayern Munich has long been a fan of Havertz, but for the second time, could not convince him to choose Bavaria over London.

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/adziEx-7iE0JpJx5CdJRjRs9tss=/0x0:5184x3456/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72739160/1724818626.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v Sport-Club Freiburg - Bundesliga</a> Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images The international break is here...embrace it (I guess)! <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/38609366/transfer-talk-madrid-city-circle-amid-davies-uncertainty">City has direct need for Davies in 2024 (ESPN)</a>It seems like the whispers are getting a lot louder when it comes to the possibility of <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> star Alphonso Davies leaving the club next summer.For weeks, we have heard that <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a> is a big fan of Davies, but the rumored bid (€70 million) seems non-threatening. However, recent reports indicate that <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a> could be an option for Davies, especially because Pep Guardiola’s club has a direct need at the position:Manchester City and Real Madrid are prepared to battle it out in the pursuit of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, reports Calciomercato. Davies has emerged as one of the brightest talents in football, helping to contribute to five Bundesliga titles, alongside lifting the UEFA <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> trophy in 2020, however his future with the club looks uncertain.The Canada international is under contract with the Bundesliga champions until 2025 but has not committed to a new deal with the Bavarian outfit. As a result, Bayern could be forced into parting ways with Davies to ensure they receive a fee for the defender, as opposed to losing him on a free transfer in 2025.Should the 22-year-old wish to leave Bayern, it is reported that Manchester City and Real Madrid are waiting in the wings. City are keen to bolster their left-back options, with the Premier League champions using centre-back Josko Gvardiol in the position, though the Croatia international is not a natural full-back.Real Madrid, meanwhile, are also eager to add to their option, with Ferland Mendy’s future with Los Blancos unclear. The Spanish giants have also recently been linked with Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco, indicating that it is a position high on the priority list.The agent for Davies has been using the media to get his point across — an extension for his client at Bayern Munich is not a sure thing. Certainly, nothing is off the table at this point, but Davies is at the stage of his career where a move would not be wholly unexpected. Jumping to Spain or England are logical choices for the Canadian if he does not consider himself to be someone who wants to be a lifer at Bayern Munich. <a href="https://x.com/_kochmaximilian/status/1711292725457219759?s=20">Havertz to join Germany late (@_kochmaximilian)</a><a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> midfielder Kai Havertz will be late in joining the German national team due to a dental procedure:Nagelsmann sagt, dass Kai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a> wohl am Mittwoch nachreist aufgrund einer Zahn-OP. Sonst alle fit - auch Mats <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hummels?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hummels</a> nach leichten Problemen am Oberschenkel. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DFBTeam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DFBTeam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Abendzeitung?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Abendzeitung</a> <a href="https://t.co/a75YiycLAZ">pic.twitter.com/a75YiycLAZ</a>— Maximilian Koch (@_kochmaximilian) <a href="https://twitter.com/_kochmaximilian/status/1711292725457219759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2023</a>Nagelsmann says that Kai #Havertz will probably travel on Wednesday because of a dental operation. Otherwise everyone is fit - including Mats #Hummels after slight problems with his thigh. #DFBTeam @Abendzeitung<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballw…