Bayern in talks with Konaté’s camp (Sport Bild’s Tobi Altschäffl and Julian Agardi)
There is a lot of uncertainty about what happens with Bayern Munich’s backline next season and the Bavarians are not going to just wait around until Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae sort out their respective situations.
If Upamecano decides to stay, he could be reunited with former RB Leipzig teammate, Ibrahima Konaté:
Bayern are in contact with the management of Ibrahima Konaté, whose contract at Liverpool expires next summer. The Frenchman is an option for Bayern in case Dayot Upamecano were to leave
the club. Konaté’s camp is speaking to Bayern, Real Madrid and PSG. The fact that he knows the Bundesliga and that he will be a free agent in the summer makes him an attractive option for Bayern.
Bayern Munich has also reportedly been talking to Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi. It is very clear, if Upamecano or Kim opt to leave, Bayern Munich has a list of established contacts they can lean on to fill the void.
Alaba still wants deal with Real (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
Former Bayern Munich star David Alaba has been linked to both Charlotte FC and New York City FC in MLS, but the Austrian would like to stay at Real Madrid longer if possible:
🚨⚪️ David #Alaba is fighting for a new contract. He remains a leader within the team and is still very popular. However and as revealed on Monday, it currently seems very unlikely that Real Madrid will extend his contract beyond 2026.
He would be a free agent. The 33 y/o defender is not thinking about retiring yet.
@SkySportDE
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 15 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich is en fuego, but watching Paris Saint-Germain deal with the pains of trying to repeat in the Champions League can show everyone how difficult it is to stay healthy, be consistent, and catch all of the same breaks.
All of that is a big theme for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show! We’ve got a strong lineup of segments and some awesome questions from some dedicated listeners. Catch up on it all right here! This is what we have on tap:
- PSG is showing that it is hard to repeat…and that is why Bayern Munich needs to strike this season.
- Champions League Power Rankings.
- A look at the German national team selections by Julian Nagelsmann. Is he going back into “Mad Scientist Mode?“
- Listener Q&A.
- A quick review of It: Welcome to Derry, episode 2.
BVB planning to renew Brandt? (Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger)
Borussia Dortmund could be thinking about a contract extension for Julian Brandt:
🚨⚫️🟡 #BVB will continue with Julian Brandt (29/🇩🇪). In recent weeks, the idea has matured among the bosses around Kehl and Ricken to offer the player a new contract (current one expires). Kovac is also behind it. However: less salary, even more performance-based. Currently, Brandt earns around €7-8m.
@SkySportDE
Richarlison to leave Spurs? (Ekrem Konur)
Richarlison could be eyeing a future away from Tottenham Hotspur with Everton, Orlando City, and Saudi Arabia all as possible destinations:
🚨🆕 #Tottenham 🇧🇷
Richarlison is open to leaving Tottenham if the right offer arrives.🔺 Flamengo want Brazil’s No.9 back this January.
👀 Everton, Orlando City and Saudi clubs also in the mix.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Union Berlin vs. Bayern Munich (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich will be traveling to Berlin to square off with The Iron Ones in a match that — on paper — seems like just another team that the Bavarians should dominate.
However, there is at least some risk. Going on the road, just before an international break, and being weary from a super intense match against Paris Saint-Germain could be dangerous. Some would even say this could be a “trap game,”
Bayern Munich, though, could be out to prove it is “trap proof.” So, let’s discuss it all right here — this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- What to watch for with Union Berlin.
- A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
LFC, United, Chelsea all keeping tabs on El Mala (Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke)
Bayern Munich has been rumored to be interested in FC Köln attacker Said El Mala, but the Bavarians are not the only ones — Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea also like the 19-year-old:
Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bundesliga sensation Said El Mala, sources have told Football Insider. FC Koln winger El Mala has been a breakout star this season with four goals and two assists in nine Bundesliga appearances.
The skillful attacker’s performances have brought him onto the radar of Europe’s top clubs, with Premier League trio Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea big admirers of the 19-year-old. Last summer, El Mala signed a new long-term deal with FC Koln, which runs until 2030, and has so far proved his worth during his first season with the Bundesliga side.
El Mala was also selected to Julian Nagelsmann’s latest squad for the German national team.
Atobolu to Milan? (Calciomercato via ESPN)
AC Milan could be planning to make a move for SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu:
AC Milan have joined Internazionale and other top European clubs in showing an interest in Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu. The Rossoneri also see Cagliari’s Elia Caprile and Toulouse’s Guillaume Restes as candidates but Parma’s Zion Suzuki is losing ground.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Edges and Underdogs, a BuLi Action Show: Match Day 10 (Bavarian Football Works)
Welcome to Bavarian Podcast Works — Edges and Underdogs, a BuLi Action Show!
This is not your run-of-the-mill gambling show as we are putting more focus on the ins-and-outs of the actual match day’s showdowns, rather than an odds-driven format (but yes, you will get the odds as well). This podcast is for people who watch the Bundesliga intently and who want to dive into some of the big games for each match day. Through that, we will also provide some information that could help those seeking to make a wager or two.
Each week, we will talk through and break down who has the edge, who might be hurting, who is susceptible to being upset, who’s getting hot, and more! This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Edges and Underdogs, a BuLi Action Show:
- Catching up on how we did last week.
- A look at this weekend’s match-ups — including win probability, odds, injury updates, trends, AI predictions, and our predictions as well.
The bottom line…it’s time for some action.
