Sources close to Min-jae deny Al-Nassr rumors (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae is on tenuous footing at the club these days.
Rumors have been swirling that Min-jae was being shopped by the club, but a story broke on Thursday indicating that the Korean’s agent was talking to Al-Nassr. Now, “sources close to Min-jae” denied the report:
Sources close to Min-jae #Kim told Sky:
“We are currently not in talks with Al-Nassr. These reports are not true. Min-jae is fully focused on FC Bayern and will stay, unless something extraordinary happens.”
@SkySportDE
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It still would not be shocking to see Min-jae ask to leave Bayern Munich this summer. It is just hard to imagine that the Korean will be content if he is the third option in a two center-back formation.
Simons pulls social media divorce move on Leipzig (Sky Germany’s Philipp Hinze)
Xavi Simons went Instagram official in breaking up with RB Leipzig:
News about Xavi Simons: The Dutchman has deleted “RB Leipzig” from his Instagram page. Coincidence? More likely a clear signal that he wants to leave the club. Xavi and his camp continue to push for a move. The situation remains the same: Chelsea are the most concrete suitor. Leipzig are still demanding €70m all-in, including add-ons. Deal on. Leipzig are waiting for the first written offer.
@SkySportDE @Plettigoal
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 1 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich had a busy week, so let’s unwind and break it down. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- In a crazy turn of events, João Palhinha is headed to Tottenham Hotspur. What does that mean for Bayern Munich from a sporting perspective and financially?
- Reports are finally dropping that Harry Kane could leave Bayern Munich after this season. How concerned should Bayern Munich fans be? Does the club need to reconsider its stance to hold firm on its bid for Nick Woltemade?
- An awesome Listener Q&A segment.
- A review of Happy Gilmore 2 — and maybe two reasons to get excited for what HBO/Max has coming up.
Young Bayern defenders on the move? (Nürnberger Nachrichten via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich center-back Tarek Buchmann has seen his last three seasons decimated by numerous injuries. That has not stopped 1. FC Nürnberg from lobbing over some interest in the defender:
1. FC Nürnberg are interested in signing Tarek Buchmann in order to strengthen their backline for the new season. The 20-year old’s contract at FC Bayern expires next year.
How bad is Buchmann’s injury history? Well, check out these numbers from Transfermarkt:
- 2024/25 — 3 injuries / 269 days missed / 44 games missed
- 2023/24 — 3 injuries / 371 days missed / 49 games missed
- 2022/23 — 3 injuries / 159 days missed / 10 games missed
Yikes! After missing that much time, Buchmann just needs to play. A loan would be the best option for Bayern Munich to get an idea of what it might have in the 20-year-old.
On another front, Bayern Munich center-back Grayson Dettoni is headed back to Bayern Munich (as our own Frank covered here). The American could get a look with the first team or even Bayern Munich II, but another loan could be in play for the talented youngster (via @iMiaSanMia_en):
Grayson Dettoni’s loan at Grasshopper Club Zürich has been terminated with immediate effect. The 20-year old American defender returns to FC Bayern II’s squad.
LFC shot down on first attempt for Isak (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
Liverpool wants to put the money it earned from the sale of Luis Díaz to work. The Reds submitted a proposal to Newcastle United for Alexander Isak, but were shot down:
Newcastle have rejected an official offer from Liverpool for Alexander #Isak, as per @TheAthletic. However, Isak still wants to join #LFC. A verbal agreement on personal terms until 2031 has been reached, as revealed and confirmed. The offer was submitted after that agreement had been made.
Negotiations are ongoing. A new offer is very likely. @SkySportDE
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also had information on the matter:
Liverpool opening bid for Alexander Isak was worth £120m package plus add-ons.
Newcastle rejected as they won’t open doors at least until finding a replacement… and it’s not guaranteed, at this stage.
Isak insists with Newcastle on his clear desire to join Liverpool.
Transfer journo Nicolò Schira had details on the situation, too:
Despite the first bid (120M) rejected by #Newcastle, Alexander #Isak has not changed his plans: he wants to leave #NUFC and pushing to join #Liverpool, which are ready to submit to #Magpies a new offer to try to sign the swedish striker. #transfers #LFC
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. Olympique Lyon (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich has had quite a week.
The Bavarians finalized the much-anticipated signing of Luis Díaz from Liverpool FC to give the team a new look at left-wing. Will the 28-year-old get an early starting nod or will Vincent Kompany hold him out a bit longer? That will be just one of the key decisions made for the match against Olympique Lyon at the Allianz Arena.
This is what we have on tap for the first Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show of the preseason:
- How crazy is it that Bayern Munich is already playing a game?
- Let’s take a look at the player movement going on for both teams.
- So, who is left on the roster for each squad?
- A prediction on the match.
Moyes has high hopes for Aznou (EvertonNews)
Adam Aznou might have left Bayern Munich on a sour note, but Everton has high hopes for him:
On Thursday, a report from Sky Germany indicated that Adam Aznou’s work ethic and attitude at the Club World Cup
“This boy’s a young boy, maybe not quite ready yet,” the Scotsman admitted. “But we hope he will be shortly and yeah we see a lot of good things in him. Technically very good. Athletic. Might need just a little bit to get himself built up and ready for the Premier League.
“So we won’t be putting him under any pressure and we won’t be giving any guarantees to the supporters that he’s going to be seen right away.
“We’ll wait and observe him ourselves but we’ve heard lots of good things about him and we’ve seen what we’ve seen we like, so let’s hope it works out.”
BVB balking on Sancho move? (Get German Football News)
Borussia Dortmund has been rumored to be contemplating a move to bring back Jadon Sancho for a third time, but skepticism might be growing about a return:
⚫️ Borussia Dortmund have some reservations over signing Jadon Sancho for a 3rd time. (@berger_pj)
Dortmund do not want to be criticised for a lack of creativity in their transfer business.
There are question marks on why Sancho had no future at Chelsea or Man United.
Sancho is desperate to leave Manchester United and could be willing to take a 50% pay cut (!?) per Bild:
Jadon Sancho is willing to take a pay cut of up to 50% to re-join Borussia Dortmund.
The Englishman earns around €16m with Manchester United but would be willing to accept a yearly salary of €8m. (BILD)
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 8, Episode 2 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich is a busy place this week, so let’s get moving, too! This is what have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- Luis Díaz has arrived in Munich, passed his physical, and signed his deal. A new era begins...
- Will Vincent Kompany hand Díaz the job or will he have to battle Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman.
- Is there any chance that Coman or Gnabry get sold this summer?
- Why Paul Wanner, Aleksandar Pavlović, and Josip Stanišić need to win the preseason.
- A mini-rant on João Félix.
- Tottenham Hotspur could be ready to pay €52 million for João Palhinha.
More from bavarianfootballworks.com:
- A forgettable international match day for all Bayern Munich players involved
- Czech Republic vs Germany lineup, discussion: Time, TV schedule and how to watch World Cup Qualifiers online
- ‘What about Thomas Müller?' Support pours in for Bayern Munich's troubled icon
- BFW Transfer Deadline Day 2017 live thread
- Kingsley Coman confident of his part in Bayern Munich’s plans this season
- Report: Renato Sanches set for loan move to Swansea
- Would this guy be the perfect backup for Robert Lewandowski?
