Report: Gnabry willing to take less to stay at Bayern (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg via @iMiaSanMia)
Just a year ago, it was almost unthinkable that Serge Gnabry would be lining up for a new deal with Bayern Munich. Now, though, it is totally conceivable. Bayern Munich wants Gnabry back and the attacker
is — allegedly — ready to take less money to stay:
Bayern wants to extend with Serge Gnabry and the player also wants to extend. Then with reduced salary, Gnabry doesn’t insist on the last euro either. He is totally recognized in the team.
Gnabry has been very good this season and his versatility will make him especially valuable to the Bavarians.
Alaba still has hope for future with Real (AS via ESPN)
Former Bayern Munich star and current Real Madrid defender David Alaba does not wan to leave Spain and wants to work out a deal with the club:
David Alaba has received offers from the Middle East but maintains hope that Real Madrid will opt to renew his contract for another year.
Palace could make play for Boey in January (Football Insider)
Former Manchester United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown is reporting that Crystal Palace is interested in Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey.
“Crystal Palace will be among the clubs looking at Boey,” Brown told Football Insider. “They’ve done well with that type of player before, and have picked up players who may not have quite cut it or may not be seen as good enough elsewhere. They see things in these players, qualities they can work on that would fit the way they play.
“Look at Mateta, for example, he scored again for France during the break, and would anybody have expected that before Palace did their thing? Boey plays in a position where Palace have been looking to strengthen, and he’s been somebody who they have been aware of for a while.”
“If he isn’t quite doing it for Bayern Munich, maybe they feel he would be better suited at Palace. They have a knack of getting the best out of these types of player, so if he becomes available, I’m sure it will be something they look to explore in January.”
Milan wants to extend timeless wonder Modrić (Nicolo Schira via ESPN)
AC Milan could be looking to extend the contract of Luka Modrić:
AC Milan want to extend the stay of 40-year-old midfielder Luka Modrić as he has been a key player for manager Massimiliano Allegri this season.
How does Modrić do it?
Kompany amazed by Kane (Sky Germany @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has seen many great players during his career as a player and now as a manager.
When it comes to Bayern striker Harry Kane, though, Kompany always comes away impressed.
“When a player scores so many goals and then wins his first title, you can’t always expect him to help defend, to give his all in every training session. Okay, at this absolute top level, maybe. But not everyone can do that. And the fact that Harry, despite all these goals, still helps so much in defense and inspires the others in every training session, of course, makes my job easier. But for him, not doing that isn’t an option either,” Kompany stated.
Kane is an all-around player and has become so flexible that he can play just about any style that Kompany needs him to. This weekend, Bayern Munich will need him to pick up where he left off and put in a goal or two vs. SC Freiburg.
City still wants Rodrygo (ESPN)
Manchester City could be looking to take advantage of the alleged ill-will growing between Real Madrid and Rodrygo:
Manchester City still hold interest in Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. Fabrizio Romano says that the 24-year-old Brazil international is appreciated by City manager Pep Guardiola, but any move is more likely to take place in the summer and would cost around €80 million. Despite reports of interest emerging from Chelsea, it is reported that the Blues aren’t currently exploring a move for Rodrygo, though his future at the Bernabéu remains uncertain due to a difficult competition for minutes, with just two starts in LaLiga so far this season.
This seems like the perfect kind of move for Manchester City, but Rodrygo’s camp could just be talking tough at this point. Leaving Real Madrid — a destination club for so many players — seems like it could be a stretch for the talented youngster.
