According to a report from journalists David Ornstein, Simon Johnson, and Seb Stafford-Bloor of The Athletic (via @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich has held talk with the representatives of Xavi Simons, but has not yet begun any discussions with RB Leipzig about a transfer:
Bayern have held talks with Xavi Simons’ camp since Jamal Musiala’s injury, although they have not initiated club-to-club talks. Chelsea have also inquired, but any move would depend on exits.
Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg
also checked in with an update on Simons, but the German’s information seems to indicate that board member for sport Max Eberl is driving the interest, while Simons is focused on a move to Chelsea FC:
Talks between Chelsea and #Xavi Simons’ camp, which also includes his brother Faustino, will continue today. The goal is to reach a verbal agreement. Xavi is open to a move to #CFC. Talks with Leipzig will follow in due course. In the event of a transfer, Chelsea can imagine playing with two number tens.
Arsenal are so far only waiting in the wings. As for FC Bayern, he remains a personal topic for Max Eberl. At present, however, there is still no progress despite stalled negotiations regarding Nick Woltemade.
Over the weekend, it was reported that Simons would reject an advance from Bayern Munich in favor of a move to the Premier League. At this point, there is no reason to doubt that even if the Bavarians might now be ramping up interest in the attacker.
One thing to keep an eye on from afar — there have been a few stories of late that make it seem as if the Bayern Munich front office and supervisory board might not be in full alignment on player pursuits or how potential transfers might be used if they sign with the Bavarians.
Again, there is no reason to sound any alarms, but it is worth monitoring.
With a move for Hugo Ekitiké getting close, the reality is that Bayern Munich is likely going to get Luis Diaz…whether fans like it or not. Bayern Munich has reportedly also exited talks with VfB Stuttgart to focus on a deal for Diaz. It might also just be time for Bayern Munich to rip off the band-aid and sell Kim Min-jae, João Palhinha, and Sacha Boey. Finally, we have a note Bayer Leverkusen’s CEO and his recent slam on Bayern. You can get all of that and more on the latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show! The podcast is available on Patreon, Acast, Spotify, any major distributor, or below:
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