Bayern opens talks with Read (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk via @iMiaSanMia)
According to a report from Sport Bild’s Christian Falk, Bayern Munich has already opened up talks on personal terms with Givairo Read and is hoping to bring him in for next season. In addition, the Bavarians are hoping that Galatasaray will exercise its purchase option on Bayern Munich loanee Sacha Boey to help fund the move:
Bayern have opened talks with Feyenoord for Givairo Read. The club is hoping Galatasaray would exercise their option to buy for Sacha Boey, so they replace him with the Dutchman.
Read has been linked to Bayern Munich for months now, but it remains to be see how easy it will be to deal with Read and Feyenoord. Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, FC Barcelona, and Brighton & Hove Albion have also been linked to Read.
Napoli makes inquiry on Mittelstädt (Matteo Moretto)
VfB Stuttgart defender Maximilian Mittelstädt is vastly underrated, but he is getting some attention from Napoli:
Napoli have made initial contact for Stuttgart left back Maximilian Mittelstadt.
Mittelstädt should be one of the players selected for the German national team, but it is unclear if Julian Nagelsmann is a big fan of the left-back.
Bayern could make play for Schade (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)
Bayern Munich could actually be monitoring Brentford winger Kevin Schade:
✅ It is TRUE: Bayern Munich are monitoring Kevin Schade. However, it’s not true that he’s high up on the shortlist. It’s a similar case to Diomande in the sense that he’s too expensive. I heard from Brentford’s side that they would start the poker at €70m [£60.3m]. This is too much. Perhaps they know it’s too much, and in the end, they won’t get this kind of money for him. There are so many Brentford rumours at the moment. Also, the striker, Igor Thiago, was linked to Bayern, but the club isn’t searching for this kind of player. But they are looking for a player like Schade. Bayern Munich are monitoring his situation, but it would be too difficult to sign him for this kind of money. So, it’s good for Chelsea, it’s good for Tottenham (I heard he’s on the list there as well). For Bayern, it would be interesting, given he’s a German player who could be involved with the national team, perhaps even for the upcoming World Cup if he’s lucky. But for the time being, Bayern don’t have him down as their number one target.
Bayern Munich is reportedly seeking a wing to back up Luis Díaz, and Schade could be the man…if this price is right.
Kostić to leave Juve (Transfer expert Nicolò Schira)
Filip Kostić’s run at Juventus appears to be coming to an end:
Filip #Kostic is ready to leave #Juventus as a free agent at the end of the season. #Juve won’t extend his contract, which expires in June. #transfers
Verbruggen not headed to Bayern (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)
It is unclear if Bayern Munich will need a goalkeeper this summer or not, but if the Bavarians do, it likely will not be Bart Verbruggen:
❌ It is NOT TRUE: Bayern Munich have some lingering interest in Bart Verbruggen. Indeed, FC Bayern are talking about the future because, at the moment, no one knows if Manuel Neuer is going to sign a new contract. He’s going to turn 40 at the end of March, but the plan is clear: Jonas Urbig as No.1. They also plan to give Sven Ulreich (37) a new contract. This wasn’t clear before, as he’s also not on the young side for a goalkeeper. However, he will be needed!
Jonas Urbig was sadly injured after the game after a knock to his head. He was taken to the hospital and is now out of action for eight-10 days. However, Neuer is also still injured, so Ulreich will go into goal in the meantime. And Bayern are thinking of giving him a one-year contract. Perhaps if Manuel Neuer signs a contract, that’s it – so no Verbruggen. But the retired international still has yet to sign a contract extension, and if he ends up not doing so, Bayern are searching for an older, experienced goalkeeper. But not a goalkeeper like Bart Verbruggen who will want the No.1 spot for himself.
Silva could leave City this summer (ESPN)
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva received a red card for sticking his arm in front of a shot by Real Madrid during a 2-1 loss on Wednesday. That could be one of the last significant actions by Silva in a City uniform as he could leave the club this summer:
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is expected to leave the club on a free transfer this summer, according to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, putting an end to his nine years at the Etihad. As things stand, no negotiations have taken place between the two parties over a contract extension. Silva has been a constant under Pep Guardiola in his reign as City boss, winning six Premier League titles together as well as the Champions League.
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