Woltemade pursuit has Bayern puzzled for now (FCB Inside via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich still wants Nick Woltemade...and VfB Stuttgart still does not want to give him up. For Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, the situation has been an odd one.
“We have a situation that has been talked about often enough. We made an offer. That hasn’t led to any discussions to date – and that’s the status quo. I’ve said elsewhere that I don’t like to talk about players of other clubs, and Nick Woltemade is currently a player of VfB Stuttgart. We’ll see how things develop,” Dreesen
told FCB Inside (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “Our industry is so crazy that everything is normal and sometimes abnormal.”
When asked if the club would up its offer, Dreesen passed the buck (figuratively, not literally): “I must explicitly say that this is certainly also the task of my esteemed colleague Max Eberl, together with Christoph Freund.”
Bayern Munich will likely take another run at this, though it will not be easy.
BVB scoping Trossard (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
Earlier this summer, Bayern Munich was linked to Arsenal FC attacker Leandro Trossard.
Those rumors lacked substance, but that might not stop Borussia Dortmund from taking a run at the Belgian:
Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Leandro #Trossard.
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 29, 2025
The 30 y/o winger also has two concrete offers from Premier League clubs. A move in this window is possible. #BVB
He is under contract at Arsenal until 2027.@SkySportDE pic.twitter.com/z7rFLXhNlm
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.
LFC to make play for Isak (Nico Schira)
Given how the rest of its window has functioned, it is no shock that Liverpool FC might turn around and spend the money it made on Luis Díaz...it was just a matter of which player it would pursue — Real Madrid’s Rodrygo or Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak:
Excl. - Agreement in principle between Alexander #Isak and #Liverpool for a contract until 2030 (13M/year) + the option for 2031. The striker wants to join #LFC and pushing to leave #Newcastle. Reds are set to submit a new bid to try to sign the swedish, who is a main target
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg also had information on Liverpool’s potential pursuit of Isak:
Understand: Alexander #Isak has already reached a verbal agreement in principle with Liverpool over a contract running until 2031.
Isak wants to make the move to #LFC as early as this transfer window. The clubs are in contact. His salary at Liverpool would be similar to that of Hugo Ekitike’s.
Newcastle are still pushing hard to sign Benjamin #Sesko – but Manchester United are also in the race. #MUFC @SkySportDE
Finally, transfer journalist Rudy Galetti also chimed in on the matter:
Liverpool are putting the finishing touches on their opening bid for Alexander Isak, expected to top £100m.
Talks with Newcastle are ongoing, while the striker has given full priority to LFC after reaching an agreement in principle on personal terms.
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.
NUFC, United battling over Leipzig’s Šeško (GiveMeSport’s Ben Jacobs)
Manchester United and Newcastle United are duking it out for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško:
Exclusive: #MUFC open formal talks for Benjamin Šeško after sending a secret delegation to Germany.
Christopher Vivell driving. Ruben Amorim put forward Ollie Watkins.
#NUFC remain in the race.
Both hoping price drops to €70m.
With @alex_crook
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano also had information on the situation:
No changes yet on Alexander Isak and Benjamin Šeško sagas.
Isak wants Liverpool, the contract has never been an issue, bid ready but only if/when Newcastle open doors.
Manchester United & Newcastle both in active talks for Šeško with player camp and Leipzig… up to Benjamin.
Finally, Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg detailed that Manchester United could be in the lead:
Manchester United held concrete talks with Benjamin #Šeško during RB Leipzig’s training camp and also on site, as reported. There is and was always a feeling that Sesko would choose #MUFC over all other current options. Christopher Vivell is very eager to bring Sesko in.
Newcastle representatives were also on site to discuss a potential move for Sesko. Talks ongoing. Decision soon. @SkySportDE
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 8, Episode 1 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich will have Luis Diaz in tow for this season, but that move is not the only one in motion. After allegedly getting that deal done, Bayern Munich can now expedite its plans for the rest of the transfer window, so let’s talk about it. This is what have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- News is breaking and everything looks to be in order for Bayern Munich’s acquisition of Liverpool FC star Luis Díaz. It’s happening and now we can start to react to how this will all work.
- Now, Bayern Munich is going to press hard for VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade.
- Is Benjamin Šeško a possibility for Bayern Munich?
- So ends the tenure of Bryan Zaragoza.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma could leave PSG...will Bayern Munich activate its interest?
- In a turn of events, Thomas Müller is reportedly going to spurn LAFC in favor of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
- Jamal Musiala is embracing the grind of his comeback, but it is too much, too soon?
Saudis chasing Lewy (ESPN)
FC Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, a Bayern Munich legend, is drawing interest from Saudi Arabia:
Several Saudi Pro League clubs are weighing up a move for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, according to Mundo Deportivo. While the 36-year-old hasn’t yet communicated his desire to leave Barcelona, he has asked the club not to put up any obstacles if a formal offer is made. The Spanish giants are very satisfied with Lewandowski’s recent contributions for the club as he enters the final year of his contract. To date, the prolific striker has scored 69 league goals for them in 103 matches.
It has been reported in the past that Lewandowski has wanted to finish his career in MLS playing for a team based in Los Angeles, but Saudi Arabia could woo him with a massive offer.
Real eyeing Saliba (ESPN)
Real Madrid is taking a close look at Arsenal FC center-back William Saliba:
Real Madrid remain keen on signing Arsenal centre-back William Saliba but the Gunners are determined to keep hold of him, AS reports. The 24-year-old impressed Los Blancos during last season’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie between the two clubs. Even an offer worth over €100 million wouldn’t be accepted by Arsenal, and manager Mikel Arteta doesn’t want to hear anything about Real Madrid’s interest. France international Saliba’s contract runs until 2027.
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
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