Bayern hoping for Saudi deal on Davies (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)
Last week, Bayern Munich was linked to Newcastle United outside-back Lewis Hall and Sport Bild journo Christian Falk indicated that he had not heard much about that pursuit.
Falk did, however, offer some insight on the left back position and offered up a really odd nugget — Bayern Munich might be “hoping” for a huge offer from Saudi Arabia on Alphonso Davies:
To be honest, Lewis Hall’s name is not one I’ve heard yet in connection with Bayern Munich. What I can say is that it’s true Bayern Munich are
searching for left-backs. As I’ve mentioned already with Bisseck, however, it’s dependent on the club selling a player – in this case, it would be Hiroki Ito. The Japanese defender has a price tag of €20m [£17.3m]. FC Bayern are still hoping to get a really huge offer from Saudi Arabia for Alphonso Davies. Then they’d have to think about that as well! But if they can’t sell Davies or Ito, they won’t be bringing in another player, which would mean bad news for Lewis Hall, and the same for Joško Gvardiol (who can play at left-back and centre-back). I think Bayern are testing the market to see if they can make something happen, but they have to sell a defender first.
In addition to that information, Bayern Munich was also linked to Eintracht Frankfurt left-back and Germany international Nathaniel Brown.
Is Bayern Munich really looking to offload Davies? Reports have indicated that the Bavarians are unsure that they can continue to trust Davies because of his injuries, but it does seem like it is way too early to cut him loose, eh?
Barca turning attention to Kane? (ESPN)
According to this report, Bayern Munich would be open to selling Harry Kane for €80 million and FC Barcelona might be ready to make it happen:
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is emerging as a viable alternative for Barcelona if a move for Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez falls through, as reported by Sport. A €65 million release clause in the England international’s contract has run out, but Bayern would be open to starting negotiations at €80 million. The 32-year-old would reportedly be interested in a move to Camp Nou and there have been inquiries with his representatives after Robert Lewandowski left as a free agent this summer.
Silly season is in full effect.
Bayern Munich has shown no signs of wanting to sell Kane, whose contract runs through the end of next season (2026/27), but there has been speculation about the Englishman’s lack of action on signing a contract extension with the Bavarians.
If you really want to dive deep into a #TinFoilHatTheory, you could pitch the idea that Kane is pushing off his contract talks with Bayern Munich in hopes of trying to make a move to FC Barcelona, but that would be some deep conspiracy talk.
Gvardiol comments on future (Croatia Footy)
Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol was recently asked about his future and indicated there was not much on his mind:
🎙️ Joško Gvardiol on his future:
“There are all kinds of stories coming from everywhere. It’s hard to talk about it now. I have everything I need at City. Before the injury I was playing every match, after the World Cup we’ll see what happens.”
Because what is dead may never die, Sam Lee of The Athletic is reporting that Bayern Munich still has interest in Gvardiol:
Bayern Munich ‘hold some interest’ in Joško Gvardiol [@SamLee, @TheAthleticFC]
Bayern Munich missed on Anthony Gordon and has reportedly walked away from table on Kennet Eichhorn. Could the club be consolidating resources to take a big run at Gvardiol — or will he also be determined to cost too much?
ICYMI: Konaté to Real per report (Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano)
Bayern Munich was briefly linked to Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, but — as expected — the former RB Leipzig player is likely headed to Real Madrid:
Baumann’s astounding PK save number (OptaFranz)
Oliver Baumann turned 36 on Tuesday and OptaFranz pulled out this terrific penalty kick save stat to celebrate:
16 – Birthday boy Oliver Baumann saved 16 penalties (out of 75) in the Bundesliga – the most of all active goalkeepers and the fourth most in Bundesliga history. Backbone. @tsghoffenheim
Laimer getting closer to extension (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)
Konrad Laimer and Bayern Munich could be headed to a contract extension:
✅ It is TRUE: Konrad Laimer’s talks with Bayern are moving in a positive direction. I heard there’s been another meeting. Laimer wants to stay, and you can feel that Bayern want to give him a new contract. I think it’ll work. I don’t know if it’ll happen before the World Cup. There was a very funny scene when the Austrian was interviewed after the cup final, and another player was screaming into the interview, jokingly demanding why Laimer wanted so much money for his new contract! Konrad Laimer was laughing and joked that they should play the World Cup first and then, if Austria wins, perhaps he’d be more expensive! They’re making jokes, which is always a sign that the feeling is good between player and club, and it could happen.
Baumgartner out for World Cup (RB Leipzig)
Man, this is an incredibly tough blow for Austria — Christoph Baumgartner is out for the World Cup:
World Cup exit for Christoph #Baumgartner 🥺
The Austrian attacking player suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh yesterday evening while warming up ahead of the test international match against #Tunisia. Today’s MRI examination has shown that participation in the World Cup is unfortunately not possible.
Get well soon, Baumi! ❤️🩹
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