LFC will have to pony up record money for Olise (TeamTalk)
It remains EXTREMELY doubtful that Bayern Munich would even consider selling Michael Olise to Liverpool, but the Reds are apparently trying to ready their coffers to make a massive offer:
Liverpool have been told they will need to fork out a fee close to their transfer record if they want to prise Michael Olise to Anfield in 2026 amid suggestions Arne Slot has a plan in place to phase out Mo Salah before his numbers deteriorate.
Confirming their interest as genuine, transfer journalist Pete O’Rourke
has warned Liverpool they will be looking at another £100m-plus fee to lure him to Anfield.
“It’s more than just Liverpool who will be looking at Michael Olise – his career is just going up and up,” O’Rourke told the Inside Track podcast. “All top European clubs will be interested in Michael Olise; he’s not going to be easy to get out of Bayern, though.
“He’s under contract at the German club until 2029, and Bayern Munich won’t want to lose him. You’re talking huge money to get him out of there. You’d be looking at £100m for Bayern [to sell him].”
It remains unlikely that Bayern Munich would do anything unless Liverpool (or someone else) made an absolute Godfather offer. Even then, Bayern Munich would likely not let Olise go all that easily.
Tah shocked at quick hook on Ten Hag (Sky Germany’s Kerry Hau)
Jonathan Tah is astonished about the coaching bombshell regarding Erik ten Hag at his former club Bayer Leverkusen.
“It surprised me, like everyone else. I hope that calm returns there. There has been a lot of change, a lot of unrest. I think Leverkusen has a good team, and they’ve also brought in players with top qualities. So, I’m happy for them if they can fully focus on football again,” said Tah.
In the case of Ten Hag, it appears that Bayer Leverkusen experienced a bit of addition by subtraction.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich will square off with Chelsea in the Champions League at the Allianz Arena in what will surely be an electric atmosphere.
Germany’s biggest club will host a traditional English power…what else can you ask for? Let’s stop wasting time and get into this showdown between two of the more dangerous teams in the competition:
- What a crazy way to start the Champions League
- What to watch for with Chelsea — this team is loaded, but also does have a couple of injuries to deal with.
- A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation as Vincent Kompany appears to have settled into his starting XI for big matches.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
Juve wants to extend Yıldız (Calciomercato via ESPN)
Kenan Yıldız is quickly becoming one of the more sought after wingers in Europe and Juventus wants to ensure that it keeps the former Bayern Munich academy player in the fold:
Juventus are hoping to renew the contract of striker Kenan Yildiz to fend off interest. Chelsea offered €70 million in the summer, which was rejected, and the player has now been offered an extension that would net him €5 million a season.
Bayern AGM announcement (@iMiaSanMia)
A date, time, and place is available for Bayern Munich’s Annual General Meeting (AGM):
Bayern’s 2025 Annual General Meeting has been scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 2nd at 10:30 CET at the BMW Park.
The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl: Matchday 3 (Bavarian Football Works)
No more international break — the Bundesliga is finally back.
Matchday 3 offers the first real hints of who might be title contenders — and who could be stuck in the relegation fight.
In this episode of The Bundesliga Rundown:
- Marcus’ post-international-break blues (yes, he watched Sweden live)
- Wolfsburg and the history of this unique German company town
- VfL Wolfsburg’s greatest moment — and the warriors behind it
- FC Köln and the… cringy?… Lukas Kwasniok
- Bayern Munich’s succession drama after Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß
- Vincent Kompany’s surprising stint as Bayern manager
… and plenty more!
City to make play for Guéhi (ESPN)
Manchester City could be lining itself up to take a run at one of the most popular transfer targets in Europe — Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guéhi:
Manchester City are preparing a “fresh attempt” to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi next summer, according to the Daily Mirror. The club reportedly hold “serious interest” in landing the 25-year-old, and they are set to battle Liverpool to sign him as a free agent. Guéhi also remains on the radar of Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, who could all make approaches to sign him on a pre-contract agreement in January, but he is expected to finish the 2025-26 season with the Eagles before making a decision on his future.
Chelsea wants to extend Caicedo (ESPN)
Chelsea could be planning to offer midfielder Moisés Caicedo a new deal:
Talks are set to take place between Chelsea and the representatives of midfielder Moisés Caicedo regarding a new contract, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Premier League club are impressed by the 23-year-old Ecuador international after signing him for a fee which could rise to £115m from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2023, and believe that he has become one of the leaders among the squad. Caicedo has scored two goals in four league matches this season, with his recent form expected to be rewarded amid hopes of securing him to a new long-term extension at Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile, the club are also exploring the transfer market amid plans to reinforce depth at the center back position.
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.
