Bayern among clubs expected to pursue Stiller (ESPN)
VfB Stuttgart midfielder and former Bayern Munich academy player Angelo Stiller is expected to be one of the most sought-after players on the 2026 summer transfer market.
Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, and…Bayern Munich are all expected to make a play for the 24-year-old:
Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller is on the radar of Real Madrid and Barcelona for a move next summer, according to Bild’s Christian Falk. Stiller, 24, has a reported release clause of just €37.5 million and Madrid see him
as a potential long-term replacement for the retired Toni Kroos, while Barca are planning in case Frenkie de Jong or Marc Casadó depart. Bayern Munich and Arsenal have also shown interest in the Germany international in the past.
The inclusion of Bayern Munich on this list is interesting. With Joshua Kimmich locked down in a new deal and the young duo of Aleksandar Pavlović and Tom Bischof eager to be part of the regular mix, it is hard to see where Stiller fits.
Leon Goretzka could move on next summer, which would open up a slot, but is having three midfielders at 25-years-old or younger going to be manageable for the development of each player? That would seem like a tough situation to juggle for Vincent Kompany.
Dreesen wants Moose back in the fold (t-online’s Julian Buhl via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen really wants to see Jamal Musiala back out on the pitch.
“Jamal needs to get fit again. He’s making very good progress in rehab, and we’re supporting him with everything he needs. We all know that Jamal Musiala is an important factor for us; everyone recognizes his tremendous quality. He has what it takes to win every title with FC Bayern, with the national team, and individually. But first, Jamal has to get fit again,” Dreesen said.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 8, Episode 10 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich is entering a rugged part of its schedule and the buzz surrounding the team should spike in the coming days. Let’s talk about where everything stands after a great weekend in the Bundesliga and ahead of a key match against Chelsea in the Champions League:
- It was a good weekend for Bayern Munich as the Bavarians dominated Hamburger SV. What good can we take out of that ahead of a very important showdown against Chelsea in the Champions League.
- Thomas Müller dropped a hat trick on the Philadelphia Union…on his birthday. Let’s discuss…
- Should fans be concerned about all of the noise surrounding Michael Olise? With Liverpool and Manchester City (plus maybe Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona, too) all reportedly interested, things look a little dicey.
Laimer, Kane recognized for BuLi efforts (Kicker via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Konrad Laimer were named to Kicker’s Bundesliga Team of the Week:
In addition, WhoScored.com also had both players on its Bundesliga Team of the Week, with Kane being Player of the Week:
Real eyeing Salah (ESPN)
Real Madrid could be plotting to make a move for Liverpool attacker Mo Salah:
Real Madrid are monitoring the situation of Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, reports Football Insider. The LaLiga club reportedly could make a surprising move for the 33-year-old towards the end of his contract, with hopes that they can sign him as a free agent in the summer of 2027. Salah is set to be 35 by the time his deal at Anfield expires and may not be prioritizing a move to the Bernabeu by that stage of his career, but he is reported to be open to “all suitors” over his next potential destination.
Salah has been rumored to be seeking to play out his current deal (through 2027) before settling into a move to Saudi Arabia. Could Real Madrid disrupt those plans?
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 5-0 Hamburger SV (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich returned to action in the Bundesliga by hosting Hamburger SV and just crushed the visitors.
The Bavarians took home a 5-0 victory in a game that was never close. Bayern Munich was dominant from the outset and wasted little time in giving Hamburg a not so friendly welcome back to Germany’s top flight.
Let get into how it all played out! This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:
- A look at the starting XI, which was exactly what most people expected.
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
- How a quick and relentless start just decimated Hamburger SV.
- Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.
Díaz hasn’t spoken to James about Bayern yet (@iMiaSanMia)
Luis Díaz said that he has not communicated much with James Rodríguez about his move to Bayern Munich.
“I haven’t spoken to him a lot. We’ll text each other and see what he can recommend to me about the city and the team. But I haven’t had the chance to speak to him yet,” said Díaz.
One thing is certain — James would recommend a nice winter coat to Díaz.
Rüdiger to Saudi Arabia? (ESPN)
Real Madrid center-back and Germany international is yet another player rumored to be drawing interest from the Saudis:
Clubs in the Saudi Pro League are interested in signing Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger, reports Fabrizio Romano. The 32-year-old is one of the top names wanted by league officials, but he is currently only focused on returning for Los Blancos after sustaining a leg injury that is expected to keep him out for a number of months. Rudiger entered the final year of his contract in June, but he is yet to make a decision on his future.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 7 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich is in a very interesting part of its season, which is sandwiched between two international breaks. What should we expect? Will Vincent Kompany be able to manage it effectively? There is a lot to discuss.
Let’s jump into it all! Here is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- How equipped is Bayern Munich to deal with its next slate of matches? Rotation and youth integration are supposed to be keys for this season. Will Vincent Kompany be able to make it all work? How does this stretch compare to what lies ahead?
- A BPW Listener Q&A — Navigating through the nonsense on the internet and in social media; Who we would pick if we had to bring in another manager right now; Does Germany have any chance to win the World Cup — if not them, then who?
- The Entertainment Rundown is BACK! Let’s talk HBO’s new show, “Task”!
