Bayern really might be looking at Trossard (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)
Right now, Bayern Munich seems like it will land Liverpool winger Luis Diaz (it actually seems inevitable at this point), but that does not mean that a bid for Arsenal FC’s Leandro Trossard is out of the question:
Bayern have been linked with a move for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli as well, but Trossard has emerged as a “new idea” for them. Arsenal want Trossard to sign a new contract extension at the Emirates, but Bayern can offer him a better deal.
The former Genk winger is currently managed
ADby German agent Dirk Hebel, who is also the agent of Marco Reus. Christian Falk has told CFBayern that Trossard is “definitely” on Bayern’s list. The Bavarian club have made contact with the player’s camp, and they can “offer more”.
The Bild journalist said: “Leandro Trossard is a new idea. Gabriel Martinelli has been on the list for longer. Bayern had contact with the Arsenal winger’s management, but in the meantime, the club also got in touch with Trossard’s management. This is because he has had a new agent from Germany since July. His name is Dirk Hebel – he’s the agent of Marco Reus. Reus, at the time, played for Gladbach when Max Eberl was the sporting director, and was sold to Dortmund. It was a big transfer for Gladbach, with BVB activating a €17.5m [£15.1m] release clause.
“I heard there was also contact with the management again because of this player. So he is definitely on the list, like Martinelli, and I know that Arsenal want to give him a new contract. But I think Bayern Munich can offer more.”
It would be easy to say that Falk could be just stirring things up, but the Sport Bild journo was pretty much dead-on with his reporting when everyone else was shouting him down.
Šeško not interested in Saudi move (ESPN)
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško has heard the rumors that the Saudis would like him...and he is not even going to entertain the thought:
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has no interest in a switch to the Saudi Pro League. He has recently been linked with Al-Hilal (Fabrizio Romano).
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 52 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich’s summer has been one filled with rumors and, well, not much action.
But why? Let’s dig into how things are playing out and why Bayern Munich could be facing some tough times ahead. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Luis Diaz is either onto make or break Max Eberl’s Bayern Munich career, isn’t he?
- Is the rest of the Bundesliga sick of being bullied by Bayern Munich?
- Is the league bleeding too much talent?
- After BPW called for it, will Paul Wanner finally get his chance? It looks like it.
- Lennart Karl could also get his big break.
- The father of Florian Wirtz talks through how the decision to join Liverpool played out.
- HBO screwed me this week…find out how and why!
Stach headed to Leeds (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
As has been rumored, Anton Stach is set to leave Hoffenheim for Leeds United:
Anton #Stach to Leeds is considered a done deal!
Full agreement with TSG Hoffenheim has been reached after intensive negotiations in recent days. A verbal agreement was already in place, as revealed. TSG are set to receive €20 million plus add-ons.
New Premier League chapter for the 26 y/o central midfielder. #LUFC
Jović to land in LaLiga? (Marca via ESPN)
Former Eintracht Frankfurt five-goal-in-a-game scorer Luka Jović could be on his way to Real Oviedo:
Real Oviedo could sign former Real Madrid striker Luka Jović, who is a free agent, for their return to LaLiga.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 60 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich is embroiled in a lot at the moment. Transfers, potential front office instability, and youth development are at the forefront of the discussion, so let’s talk about all of that and more! This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- Bayern Munich saw bids for VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz rejected...now what? It appears that Max Eberl and the fellas are going to keep plugging away.
- Why it is hard — even as a fan — to just dismiss the financial ramifications of such deals.
- Are Christoph Freund and Max Eberl on the hot seat? We have explored the topic before, but this could be a make or break season for the duo.
- Nestory Irankunda became the latest youngster who did not work out in Bavaria...but why? Is Paul Wanner the next to go?
Milan could land Højlund (ESPN)
AC Milan could end up acquiring Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund:
AC Milan have emerged as contenders to sign Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. The Rossoneri have made an enquiry for the 22-year-old, as the Serie A club look to reinforce manager Massimiliano Allegri’s attack after parting ways with both Luka Jovic and Tammy Abraham. Højlund arrived at Old Trafford for a fee of £72m in the summer of 2023, and previous reports have indicated that the Red Devils would be willing to accept an offer of £40m for him. He has been linked with Internazionale all summer, but now he could head to the San Siro club’s archrivals. Tuttosport reports that Juventus are also interested in the Denmark international.
Real watching Konaté (ESPN)
Real Madrid is keeping close tabs on Liverpool FC center-back Ibrahima Konaté:
Real Madrid are watching the situation of Liverpool center back Ibrahima Konaté, according to the Daily Mirror. The 26-year-old is said to have turned down talks with a club from the Saudi Pro League amid plans to continue in Europe, where he wants to keep playing at the highest level, but while the Reds are hopeful of signing him to a new contract, there is believed to be a “sense” that he could be waiting for Los Blancos, who can begin formal talks with him in January if he doesn’t pen new terms at Anfield.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 59 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich’s week was noisy with rumors, but silent with action. When will things really start to heat up? Hopefully soon, so the boys can start coming together.
Let’s talk about all of that and more! This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- What did we learn from the Club World Cup? FIFA is already making some changes for next summer’s World Cup, Paris Saint-Germain is human after all (Chelsea FC tore them apart), and Bayern Munich has some work to do.
- Bayern Munich could be looking at Leandro Trossard. Is Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany behind the move?
- It sure was looking like VfB Stuttgart attacker Nick Woltemade was going to join Bayern Munich this summer. Now...well, it could be difficult.
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?
