Real to present €200 million offer to Bayern for Olise? (Madrid Universal)
Bayern Munich has made it very clear that it will not sell Michael Olise. However, Real Madrid and Manchester City seem ready to make the Bavarians…AN INDECENT PROPOSAL (insert that sultry Chris Isaak tune from the late 80s):
According to MARCA, Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise has become Real Madrid’s top transfer target as the club weighs up the possibility of launching a record-breaking bid for the Bayern Munich star.
The French international is regarded internally as the ideal addition
to strengthen the attack, and the club could be prepared to invest well over €200 million to secure his signature. During the recent presidential election campaign, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez made headlines when he revealed that the club intended to submit a €150 million offer for a player competing in the Champions League.
At the time, speculation centered on Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise after the subject was raised directly during an interview. Convincing Bayern Munich to sell will be the biggest obstacle. The German champions have never been known as a club willing to part easily with their elite players.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer previously dismissed speculation regarding a Madrid approach, insisting that no formal offer had been received and suggesting the club had no intention of selling. As a result, Real Madrid understand that any potential deal would require an extraordinary financial package.
While the club still has funds available from previous transfer plans, estimates suggest Bayern would only consider discussions at figures exceeding €200 million but limited to €220 million.
It really would be hard to imagine Bayern Munich even flinching at the moment — even if that there was a proposal worth an absolute ton of money. Olise is too important to what Bayern Munich is trying to get done in the next two seasons. Sure, anything is possible, but this still seems very unlikely.
LFC ready to take run at Diomande (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
Liverpool submitted an offer to RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande:
🚨❌ BREAKING | Liverpool have officially submitted a first offer for Yan Diomande: €100m package (90+10).
RB Leipzig are set to reject the bid. Leipzig’s position is clear: they are not prepared to sell Diomande for €100m, neither to Liverpool nor to Paris Saint-Germain. #LFC
RB board want to keep him, improve his salary and extend his contract with a release clause. Otherwise, it would take an extraordinary fee to change their stance. @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE
After the rejection, Liverpool is readying another offer:
🚨📈 Liverpool plan to return very soon with an improved offer for Yan Diomande after their €100m package was rejected, as just revealed. #LFC
Liverpool are aware of Diomande‘s personal terms and do not expect any issues on that front should an agreement with RB Leipzig be reached.
No offer from Paris Saint-Germain at this stage. @philipphinze24
Is Bayern in the mix for De Cat? (TEAMtalk)
In a post that was intended to disclose Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat, it was revealed that Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund could also be in the mix:
Tottenham are firmly in the mix to sign talented Belgian midfielder Nathan De Cat, TEAMtalk understands, with Manchester United among his other admirers from the Premier League. Few young talents have generated as much excitement as the 17-year-old, who burst onto the scene with Anderlecht this season, showcasing a maturity far beyond his years.
A powerful defensive midfielder with excellent ball-winning abilities, precise passing, and leadership qualities, De Cat has already earned a senior cap for Belgium and established himself as a key figure in Anderlecht’s midfield.
Sources suggest the Brussels club would consider offers around €40million (£34.7m / $45.8m) – a potential club-record fee that reflects his sky-high potential. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have been locked in a high-profile battle for his signature, drawn to his physical presence and tactical intelligence. Sources confirm both clubs have made approaches.
It has been rumored that Bayern Munich would still look to add a central midfielder after missing on Kennet Eichhorn’s decision to join Bayer Leverkusen, but the Bavarians had not been linked to De Cat in quite a while.
Does Bayern Munich have another ace up its sleeve for this summer?
Al Hilal wants Barca’s Raphinha (ESPN)
FC Barcelona star Raphinha is reportedly on the radar of Al Hilal:
Al Hilal are considering a move for Barcelona winger Raphinha ahead of next season, according to Globo. The Saudi Pro League side have renewed their interest in the Brazil international, but are aware he is unlikely to discuss his future until after the World Cup. Raphinha remains under contract at Barcelona and is seen as a key player in Hansi Flick’s plans. However, Al Hilal are preparing a significant offer as they continue their push to recruit another marquee attacking star.
Gunners to take serious run at PSG’s Barcola? (The Independent)
Arsenal continues to be linked to Paris Saint-Germain attacker Bradley Barcola:
Arsenal are looking into the necessary details before lodging a bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.
The 23-year-old has continued his sparkling form from last season for the European champions after scoring on his World Cup debut in France’s 3-1 over Senegal.
Barcola has become one of the game’s brightest stars, with Liverpool also thought to have tracked his progress, with Andoni Iraola’s side thought to be in the market for two wide forwards this summer.
Inter wants Camavinga (ESPN)
Inter Milan reportedly wants Eduardo Camavings, but would Real Madrid actually consider a sale of the midfielder? That is unclear, at least for now:
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is on Internazionale’s summer shortlist, Mundo Deportivo reports. As things stand, the France international (who did not make the World Cup squad) is fully committed to Los Blancos, but that may change over the summer, as he is not in new head coach José Mourinho’s plans. During a recent visit to the Bernabéu for the Corazón Classic Match, Inter president Giuseppe Marotta is reported to have spoken with Florentino Pérez about players — with Camavinga high on the agenda.
You have to wonder if Real Madrid is not just seeking to turnover part of the roster just to get some of the bad vibes out — and that is not saying Camavinga was part of the problem in Madrid. Sometimes, though, you just have to shake some players loose. Ultimately, there are several candidates — even seemingly good guys like Camavinga — who could be a part of a roster flip.
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