Bayern picked to win the BuLi (DPA via @iMiaSanMia)
How obvious is it that Bayern Munich is going to win the Bundesliga? Well, pretty obvious to the league’s coaches:
In a poll conducted by @dpa, all 18 Bundesliga coaches have predicted that Bayern will win the title this season
“They simply have the best team”, said Werder Bremen coach Horst Steffen
“The gap was already very big last year. That’s why I don’t think the other teams can close the gap to FC Bayern,” said Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt
“I think it will be a bit closer. But in the end Bayern
will be at the top again”, said Freiburg coach Julian Schuster.
If you really look at the league, this might be the worst it has been in top-end teams in some time. That does not mean that the league will be overly weak, but Bayern Munich does seem like it is head-and-shoulders above the rest of the clubs in the league.
Leverkusen losing another key player? (Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger and Florian Plettenberg)
Bayer Leverkusen could lose yet another star — Victor Boniface:
🚨⚫️🔴 Victor Boniface (24/🇳🇬) is close to joining AC Milan! The Italian side and Bayer Leverkusen are in direct talks to finalize a permanent deal. 🇮🇹
Milan have sent an official offer in the last 48 hours, which Leverkusen are currently reviewing. All parties are confident to get the deal done. Igli Tare is pushing for Boniface.
Boniface already has an agreement in principle with Milan, waiting for the green light …
@SkySportDE
Later, Plettenberg would confirm the news and indicated that it was now up to Leverkusen and Milan to work out a deal (as we know, not always a certainty):
🚨🔴⚫️ BREAKING | AC Milan and Victor #Boniface have reached a full verbal agreement.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Milan are in advanced negotiations over a permanent transfer. Igli Tare has submitted an official offer within the last 48 hours. w/ @berger_pj
Leverkusen are currently evaluating the proposal, but the tendency is said to be leaning towards acceptance. Boniface wants to join Milan. Decided.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
Bayern Munich will kick off its Bundesliga season against RB Leipzig in what should be a fun start to the league season.
The Bavarians are seeking to defend their status as reigning champions, while RB Leipzig is going to look to build a great base of talent into a cohesive team — something that has not always proven to be the easiest task in East Germany.
Let’s get down to it — this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- What to watch for with RB Leipzig — a team in a constant state of transition.
- Why coaching at RB Leipzig is so difficult and why Julian Nagelsmann was the perfect fit.
- A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFB
Akanji to Galatasaray? (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is drawing interest from Galatasaray:
🚨🟡🔴 Galatasaray are closing in on agreement with Manchester City for Manuel Akanji’s permanent move.
£15m fee has been agreed, pending final details.
Galatasaray will submit their proposal to the player in the upcoming hours to try get the deal done this week. ⏳
Aaronson back to the USA (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
Former Philadelphia Union attacker Paxten Aaronson’s move to Eintracht Frankfurt did not work out as planned, so now he is headed back to MLS with the Colorado Rapids:
🚨💥 Paxten #Aaronson to Colorado Rapids – DONE DEAL!
Colorado Rapids have reached full agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt, as per
@tombogert
and confirmed, following the prior verbal agreement with the 21 y/o playmaker. #SGEThe total transfer fee is understood to be €7 million guaranteed, plus €1.5 million in potential add-ons.
GiveMeSport MLS expert Tom Bogert added this as well:
🇺🇸🚨 BREAKING: The Colorado Rapids are finalizing a deal to sign USMNT attacker Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt, per sources:
– Club record $7m fee + $1.5m add-ons
– DP deal for Aaronson
– Aaronson currently en route to Colorado
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 8, Episode 6 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich kicked off its season with a win over VfB Stuttgart in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup,which gave fans some insight on where things stand ahead of the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and the Champions League.
Should fans be excited…or worried. Let’s talk about it on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show! This is what we have on tap:
- What’s working at Bayern Munich? What needs to be fixed? Why should fans be hopeful that this team can evolve into a top contender.
- Bayern Munich wants Christopher Nkunku on loan but Chelsea FC only wants to sell him for a full transfer…and you won’t believe how much money they want for him!
- VfB Stuttgart is trying to take a page out of Bayer Leverkusen’s playbook with Nick Woltemade.
Chiesa taking advantage of Díaz exit (Yahoo)
One Liverpool player taking advantage of Luis Díaz’s move to Bayern Munich is Federico Chiesa.
The Italian winger, whose career was derailed by an ACL injury, is committed to staying with the Premier League power despite rumors of him wanting out.
“We will talk to Liverpool, but to be perfectly honest, I am happy here,” Chiesa said. “I am playing for one of the best teams in the world. I just have to wait and be ready, as I was tonight, and prove that I can play for this team.“I play wherever the coach puts me. I arrived here and had a lot of difficulty because the tempo is just so different, but after a year, I finally got my first Premier League goal. The coach gave me a chance and always had words of encouragement for me.”
Leipzig have Simons replacement targeted (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
If RB Leipzig completes a sale of Xavi Simons to Chelsea, it will attempt to get Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott:
🚨⏳ Harvey #Elliott is RB Leipzig’s top target to replace Xavi Simons, who is set to move to Chelsea after the Bundesliga opener against FC Bayern.
Leipzig have agreed personal terms with the 22 y/o playmaker Elliott. #LFC keen to let him go with a suitable offer.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 2-1 VfB Stuttgart (Franz Beckenbauer Supercup)
Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart hooked up for an extremely entertaining match in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup (formerly the DFL-Supercup), which reminded fans of why we are all here in the first place. Bayern Munich would go on to win 2-1 thanks to some heroics from Manuel Neuer.
While it still might be early in the season, the boys from both Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart were flying around as tension between the clubs had heightened prior to the contest because of the ongoing Nick Woltemade transfer saga.
Let’s dive into it, this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:
- A look at the starting XI.
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
- Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.
Havertz injury opens door for another Arsenal move (The Athletic’s David Ornstein)
Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury (the severity is not fully known) and Arsenal could be on the lookout for another attacker:
🚨 Arsenal forward Kai Havertz set for spell out with knee injury. Assessments on 26yo Germany int’l at early stage so prognosis + duration unclear but #AFC actively exploring transfer market for signing to strengthen attack & provide cover
@TheAthleticFC
