LFC not in race with Bayern for Schlotterbeck? (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
According to a report from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool FC will not be in a bidding war with Bayern Munich for Borussia Dortmunder center-back Nico Schlotterbeck:
🚨❌ Rumours linking Liverpool with Nico #Schlotterbeck are wide of the mark.
There are no concrete plans regarding a #LFC move for Schlotterbeck in the next two windows.
Borussia Dortmund want to extend beyond 2027. FC Bayern interested. Top defender. #BVB
If Liverpool truly is out, the only other clubs aside of Bayern
Munich who have been linked to Schlotterbeck are FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Those reports, however, could be described as extremely loose.
Is Bayern Munich in a one-horse race?
Xavi wanted Díaz during his time as manager of Barca (Liverpool.com)
Former FC Barcelona manager Xavi said that he wanted current Bayern Munich winger Luis Díaz during his time at the helm of Barca:
Speaking to Marca about his admiration for Diaz, Xavi described the Colombian as “a world-class footballer, capable of making a difference, a winger with blazing speed, a goal-scorer and an assist-maker, and a hard worker,” but conceded, “the financial situation was what it was. It was very difficult for us at the time.”
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 12 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich is starting to really hit the rough-and-tumble portion of its first half schedule and Der Klassiker is at the forefront of it all.
Sure, Bayern Munich passed its test against Eintracht Frankfurt before the last international break, but Bundesliga matches against Bayer Leverkusen and SC Freiburg, Champions League games vs. Club Brugge, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal, plus a DFB-Pokal tilt vs. FC Köln all are on tap before the end of November.
In a nutshell, buckle up.
Let’s dive into that and more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund is really why we all became fans in the first place, so let’s get ready for Der Klassiker.
- Big updates on Harry Kane and Dayot Upamecano.
- The futures of Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, and Kim Min-jae are still up in the air.
- Reviewing the latest episode of HBO’s Task.
Atalanta didn’t even respond to Bayern on Lookman inquiry (Fabrizio Romano via @iMiaSanMia)
When Bayern Munich attempted to get Ademola Lookman from Atalanta last summer, the Italian club did not even bother to decline the bid:
Bayern tried to sign Ademola Lookman and made a loan bid with a €28m option to buy. Atalanta didn’t even respond to the bid, they didn’t consider it at all. Bayern didn’t even get a rejection. Atalanta didn’t indicate a price but the feeling was that they might accept around €50m (permanent or obligation to buy). It was impossible for .Bayern to sign Lookman on the proposed terms.
Kimmich says market is dictating massive transfer fees (@iMiaSanMia)
Joshua Kimmich says the market is dictating player pay and transfer fees these days…not the players.
“We can’t really influence these fees. When such sums are being paid, we have to say that’s how the market is. It’s difficult to get that under control. The whole thing is difficult to assess. When you look at the Premier League and the financial means they have through ownership and TV money, they can easily pay such fees. We have to say that’s the market,” said Kimmich.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Edges and Underdogs, a BuLi Action Show: Match Day 7 (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:
- Catching up on how we did last week.
- A look at this weekend’s match-ups — including win probability, odds, injury updates, trends, AI predictions, and our predictions as well.
The bottom line…it’s time for some action.
Last matchday record in the Bundesliga: 5-4
Overall Bundesliga record: 30-24
Inter also wants Guéhi (ESPN)
Inter Milan could be in the race for Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guéhi:
Internazionale have joined the race for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, reports Tuttosport. Inter are reportedly monitoring the 25-year-old’s situation at Selhurst Park, with belief that he could be a strong replacement for Yann Bisseck, who could leave San Siro next summer. Guéhi remains on the radar of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but Liverpool are leading the race for him after a £35 million move broke down on the final day of the summer transfer window.
Guéhi’s decision on where he will play next will likely set off a domino effect on center-back movement that could touch Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, Inter’s own Yann Bisseck, Chelsea’s Axel Disasi, FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo, Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger, and Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté among others.
Barca keeping watch on BVB duo (Bild via ESPN)
Former Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick and his club, FC Barcelona, could be keeping a close eye on Borussia Dortmund stars Serhou Guirassy and winger Karim Adeyemi:
Barcelona are keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy and winger Karim Adeyemi.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund (Bavarian Football Works)
After an eventful international break, Bayern Munich is back in action — and what better way to kick off this portion of the Bundesliga schedule than with Der Klassiker vs. Borussia Dortmund.
This should be fun.
The Bavarians have been riding high and have hammered most teams in their path, while BVB has been extremely solid as well. This should make for quite the battle, so let’s get into it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- What to watch for with Borussia Dortmund.
- A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
