Pundit details inside info on Diaz, Bayern, LFC (Football Insider)
Football Insider senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke gave his “inside info” on what is going on between Bayern Munich, Liverpool FC, and Luis Diaz:
Luis Diaz has been “flirting” with the idea of leaving Liverpool this summer amid growing interest from both Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed what sources have told him about the 28-year-old’s future at Anfield after he refused to commit his long-term
ADfuture to Liverpool.
Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 10 July that Liverpool are braced for offers for Diaz after Bayern missed out on other key targets.
After Nico Williams committed his future to Athletic Bilbao and Florian Wirtz joined Liverpool, Vincent Kompany’s side are determined to land a marquee signing.
O’Rourke explained that Diaz has left the door open to a move to the Bundesliga giants, with talk surrounding his exit set to drag out late into the window.
“This has got the potential to be the transfer saga of the summer,” he told Football Insider. “Diaz is still flirting with these interested clubs and has refused to commit his long-term future to Liverpool. He’s happy at Liverpool and Liverpool are happy with him, but he has also admitted that he is in negotiations with other clubs as well.
“Bayern Munich made an offer to Liverpool which was rebuffed earlier this month with Liverpool saying they have no intentions of letting Diaz go. Bayern are still very much interested in signing the Colombian. They need to make a marquee signing after they missed out on Nico Williams and Florian Wirtz, and the injury to Jamal Musiala has increased their need to sign an attacker. The talk is that personal terms won’t be a problem, it’s just about agreeing a fee with Liverpool.”
It is extremely hard to get a read on this. In some respect, it seems like Diaz is trying to milk more money from Liverpool, but there is at least some reason to believe that the winger could really be seeking a change of scenery.
Hopefully, we will find out one way or the other in the coming days.
Gyökeres expected to make move to Gunners within hours (Fabrizio Romano)
The much anticipated move from Sporting CP to Arsenal FC for Viktor Gyökeres seems like it is happening...and soon:
❤️ The deal between Arsenal and Sporting for Viktor Gyökeres is now being sealed tonight with all parties involved.
After agent’s decision to reduce his 10% compensation, Arsenal will pay initial fee worth €63.5m plus €10m add-ons being completed.
Here we go, soon. ✅
ESPN also captured some details:
Meanwhile, Arsenal are close to finalizing a €63.5m deal to sign Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres, says the BBC. Talks had stalled over a move for the 27-year-old, but resumed over the weekend and have now reached a breakthrough, with Gyokeres’ agent reportedly set to waive their 10% fee. Sporting could be due another €10m in potential add-ons.
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 starting 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.
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.
Barca still unsure on Rashford (Fabrizio Romano)
FC Barcelona still might not be convinced by Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford:
Barça are yet to decide whether they want to proceed with Rashford deal or not.
It’s not about loan or permanent. No club to club talks yet as it’s all about Barça internal decision on winger they want.
Rashford still dreams of joining FCB
However, ESPN thinks Rashford’s potential move to Barca is “increasingly likely”:
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is increasingly likely to become a Barcelona player due to the costly and complex nature of any possible move for Liverpool’s Luis Díaz, according to Diario Sport. The Blaugrana have taken significant steps in negotiations with the 27-year-old England international, but they are in no rush to close the deal while keeping negotiations open and moving at a good pace. Barça’s preferred course of action would be to initially sign Rashford on loan, with an option to make the deal permanent. United would want a fee of €48m for Rashford this summer, but if Barça can loan him until the end of next season then he would only have two years left on his contract and would likely be available for less.
Two Serie A clubs join Al Hilal in hunt for Šeško (ESPN)
After what appears to be a failed transfer to Arsenal, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško could be getting interest from two Serie A clubs, who would be joining Al Hilal in the pursuit:
Al Hilal and two unnamed Serie A clubs have enquired about signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško after Arsenal distanced themselves from signing him, according to TEAMtalk. The Saudi Pro League side holds a serious interest in the 22-year-old and recently made contact to ask about the conditions of a possible deal, although no official offer has been made yet and Al Hilal are evaluating their options. Leipzig’s demand of over €90m is making any transfer difficult for interested clubs, with TBR reporting that Man United and Liverpool could step in. Elsewhere, Fabrizio Romano reports that Al Hilal have enquired about Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins but haven’t made a formal offer yet.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 51 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich’s summer transfer window season has been silent since July 1st hit, but there are a lot of rumors swirling. Let’s talk through those, but let’s also discuss what could be a leadership void with the team as it heads into the new season. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Hermann Gerland has retired from coaching after a terrific career.
- Is the void with leadership bigger than with players at left-wing, center-back, etc. at Bayern Munich? Will the team be ready for the rigors of the season after so many early setbacks?
- The Luis Diaz saga continues. What should we think of the latest news and should Bayern Munich be willing to pay upwards of €80 million for the Liverpool attacker.
- The latest on Nick Woltemade.
- A high-level, non-spoiler review of Squid Game season three.
Xhaka on his way to Saudi Arabia? (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka could be ready to cash in:
EXCL DETAILS | Granit #Xhaka has reached a verbal agreement in principle with Neom SC. The 32 y/o can earn €10m net per year.
⚠️ Fenerbahce have also entered the race in case a move to the Saudi Pro League newcomers does not materialise.
Neom SC have verbally informed Bayer 04 Leverkusen that they want to sign Xhaka. A possible fee of around €6 million has been presented. No agreement between the clubs yet. New, and potentially decisive, talks are expected on Monday.
LFC leading on Ekitiké (Nicolo Schira via ESPN)
Liverpool is reportedly in the lead to land Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitiké:
Liverpool are leading the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitiké. The 23-year-old has already expressed his desire to join the Premier League champions this summer but a transfer would cost €100m.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 58 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich’s offseason is hitting its stride as the club scrambles to fill holes in its roster without breaking its bank account. Let’s get into it, this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- Bayern had a plan for Nick Woltemade, but it’s out the window now and how much does the uncertainty surrounding Jamal Musiala’s injury affect the squad planning.
- Breaking down the bizarre situation with Bayern Munich and Liverpool’s Luis Díaz — should the Bavarians continue to swing for the fences with high-priced players or...would a cost-efficient option with a lower risk be a better fit?
- Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku to Bayern? He is affordable and could fill the void at the No. 10 spot...but can he play the way that Bayern Munich requires?
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