Freund doesn’t close door on moves — is Woltemade still in play? (@iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund does not think the club is necessarily done with making moves during this summer transfer window just yet.
“As we’ve seen against Leipzig, we have a really good team. The transfer window is still open for a few more days – let’s see what happens in the coming days,” Freund said.
While it still feels extremely unlikely that Bayern Munich can get VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade, Kicker’s Georg Holzner says that the move is still being discussed (via @iMiaSanMia):
Despite Uli Hoeneß’ ‘loan only’ statement, Nick Woltemade’s name was discussed again intensively in the past few days at Bayern. The supervisory board meeting takes place today (Monday), where the potential new signings, the available budget and the club’s approach for the remaining days of the window will all be discussed.
Hmmm…
Stuttgart slams door on any possibility of Woltemade move (Bild via @iMiaSanMia)
Well, this note will not make you feel any better about the possibility of Nick Woltemade potentially making a late transfer to Bayern Munich.
“The topic is closed and it will remain closed. Nothing can happen anymore now,” VfB Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle told Bild. “For us, it’s about our sporting goals. We want to have a successful season – with Nick Woltemade. We’ve said that several times now, and I don’t know if people don’t believe us, because we keep being asked about that.”
Stuttgart clearly does not believe that it can compete without Woltemade — and only an insane amount of money might change the club’s mind.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 8, Episode 7 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich got off to a red-hot start this season and we are thrilled with the early returns. With the end of the transfer window coming up, there is still much to discuss, so let’s not waste any more time. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show:
- It’s not quite the morning after, but let’s talk about Bayern Munich’s massive 6-0 win over RB Leipzig and what it means.
- Lennart Karl will have a great duo to study — the relentless energy and attacking aggression of Luis Díaz and the brilliant aloofness of Michael Olise.
- Can Serge Gnabry hold down the fort?
- Joshua Kimmich is a constant…and a necessity.
- The backline still needs a big test.
- Bayern Munich could miss out on Nick Woltemade in 2026 as the bidding could open up to other clubs.
- Bayern Munich might have the right approach, but the wrong PR campaign for its approach to finishing the transfer window.
Bayern stars earn recognition (Kicker via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich stars Josip Stanišić, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, and Harry Kane were all named to Kicker’s Bundesliga Team of the Week:
Hincapié wants out now, too (Fabrizio Romano)
All of these pundits picking Bayer Leverkusen to finish second behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga need to have their heads examined. Die Werkself is being stripped down to its bare bones and has incurred way too many losses to be a serious threat to the Bavarians:
The latest player who wants out is center-back Piero Hincapié:
🚨🇪🇨 Piero Hincapié wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the end of the summer window.
Premier League clubs attentive after Tottenham made an enquiry 10 days ago.
Release clause available: €60m.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 6-0 RB Leipzig (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig locked horns for what was anticipated as a clash of titans to raise the curtain for the forthcoming Bundesliga season, but what followed was a massacre of Biblical proportions. Bayern had looked shaky in their last few outings, and Leipzig had a lot to prove after some big changes in the team, which meant that both teams, while possessing some massive talents, had chips on their shoulders and something to strive towards.
Helping us dissect the corpse left in Bayern’s wake is Rayyan (Cyler), returning to the pod after a lengthy hiatus to perform some semblance of autopsy, although it seems this game was far more about the pure joy of watching what happened than picking apart the details of what actually did happen. In this edition, we feature:
- A run-down of the starting XI and shape of both teams.
- The series of events that led to the defining moments of the game, and patterns from before that re-emerged.
- Some final (giddy) thoughts of what this Bayern team could look like going forward.
- A lot, a lot, a lot, of uncontrollable giddy giggling at the mere thought of this match’s existence (sorry).
Chelsea still pushing for moves (ESPN)
Chelsea FC still wants to revamp its roster a bit before the deadline:
Chelsea are still hoping to sign Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho and RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons this summer, according to Sky Sports. However, the Blues can only sign both players if Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Tyrique George all leave. Jackson missed Friday’s 5-1 win at West Ham as he explores a move away from the club, with sources telling ESPN that Aston Villa and Newcastle United are among the teams interested in signing the 24-year-old, while Nkunku has been linked with Bayern Munich and Roma have enquired about taking George on loan. If one of those players departs, there is a chance that either Garnacho or Simons could arrive before the transfer deadline on Sept. 1, but not both. Meanwhile, talkSPORT reports that Borussia Dortmund are in talks with Chelsea over the proposed transfer of Carney Chukwuemeka, while defender Aarón Anselmino is also expected to move from Stamford Bridge to the Westfalenstadion in the coming days.
Bayern Alumni: Sanches to Greece (ESPN)
Paris Saint-Germain unloaded midfielder Renato Sanches on loan to Panathinaikos per ESPN:
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Renato Sanches has joined Greek club Panathinaikos on loan.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Edges and Underdogs, a BuLi Action Show: Match Day 1 (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 highlight three matches to 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:
- A breakdown of Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen vs. Hoffenheim, and FC St. Pauli vs. Borussia Dortmund.
- A look around the rest of the league’s matches.
