According to a report from Sky Germany journalists Florian Plettenberg and Patrick Berger (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich is keeping a close eye on FC Köln winger Said El Mala:
Bayern are keeping a close eye on Köln winger Said El Mala (19) and have expressed their interest. The player is on Bayern’s shortlist for the upcoming transfer windows. Köln have already been informed. Borussia Dortmund are also interested. El Mala is under contract in Köln until 2030 without a release clause.
Price tag in summer: at least €35m.
This could be an interesting situation to watch next summer as Bayern Munich seeks to re-load its roster.
Bayern Munich coasted into this international break with a 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and immediately (and rightfully) hit Oktoberfest before the squad breaks up for a week-and-a-half for another international break.
It feels like a good time to appreciate these good times and examine why it all has come together under Vincent Kompany so far this season. This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- Winning — and some personnel moves — have cured all at Bayern Munich. The winning formula is more complicated than that, but let’s explore why things are going so well and how to keep them moving in that direction.
- Some Bayern players need a break. It is a new world for several player and a tough adjustment, but it could be the difference between winning the Champions League and flaming out early.
- What’s wrong with Florian Wirtz? The former Bayern Munich transfer target got benched at Liverpool, proving again that fit is sometime more important than finances in a footballer’s career.
- Manuel Neuer to get a new deal? Bayern Munich might just be kicking it around.
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