Bayern probably not exercising option on Jackson (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
Bayern Munich’s loan move for Chelsea attacker Nicolas Jackson during the summer transfer window gave the Bavarians some assurance that there would be an experienced, talented striker behind Harry Kane
on the depth chart.
While Jackson has not been a massive hit yet, he has reportedly worked well with his teammates and impressed his coaches in training. However, his rumored €65 million is just too expensive for what Bayern Munich would be getting back:
With Nicolas Jackson, Bayern has an initial tendency that they will definitely not sign him permanently at this point. The package is too expensive anyway. The tendency is towards a departure, but he has been very well received and is training well.
The key thing to read in all of the recent stories about Bayern Munich’s potential move for a back-up striker next season is the word “back-up” — which seems to infer that Bayern Munich is pretty damn confident that Harry Kane will be back to at least see out his current contract (and who would complain about that?).
United boss vetoes Lewy move (ESPN)
It appears that FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is now off the list of potential signings for Manchester United:
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has blocked a shock move for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, reports The Daily Mirror. Lewandowski, 37, is expected to become a free agent next summer, and won’t be short of potential suitors if he does. However, United won’t be among them as things stand, with Ratcliffe keen to “not repeat the mistakes of the past” by signing a player toward the end of his career. The Poland international has scored 73 league goals for Barcelona since joining in 2022 on a free transfer from Bayern Munich.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: FC Köln vs. Bayern Munich (DFB-Pokal)
Bayern Munich has a renewed emphasis on winning the DFB-Pokal and will look to take the next step on the road at RheinEnergieSTADION.
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany could have some tough decisions with his lineup. Should he rest key players or is this game too important against a dangerous enough opponent to take a risk?
We will talk about all of that and more on the latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap:
- What to watch for with FC Köln in the DFB-Pokal.
- A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
Eberl says BuLi did not get worse this season (@iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl does not think the Bundesliga has lost an MPH from its fastball this season.
“The Bundesliga’s standing didn’t get worse. The financial means are stronger in the Premier League or even in Saudi Arabia. They can pay sums that we can’t afford in Germany and can have negative net spend. We have to work within our means. The budget is also a very important topic. Money obviously plays a big role in football,” said Eberl. “We’ve conducted negotiations, we’ve spoken with players, and there’s never been a rejection because the Bundesliga is unattractive. There are simply financial means, and they’re significantly higher in leagues like the Premier League or in Saudi Arabia than in the Bundesliga.
“There aren’t that many clubs that can compete with the sums we’re talking about. And Liverpool, in particular, are making quite a splash this year, if you can put it that way. But all the other Premier League clubs are doing the same, and if you look at the balance between income and expenditure, the Premier League’s net spend is blatantly negative because they can simply afford it thanks to their transfer income and TV revenue. We have to work with the resources we have, which are more limited for clubs, because clubs in Germany manage their finances very well. That’s something we mustn’t forget.”
Sonny headed to Milan? (ESPN)
LAFC attacker Son Heung-Min could exercise the “Beckham Clause” to play for AC Milan this winter on loan:
LAFC striker Son Heung-Min could join AC Milan on loan thanks to a clause in his contract — nicknamed the “Beckham clause” — that enables him to move to Europe during the MLS winter break. Calciomercato reports that the former Tottenham forward, 33, is keen to maintain his fitness in South Korea’s buildup to the 2026 World Cup next summer, and would consider a switch when the MLS season breaks for three months.
The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl: Matchday 8 (Bavarian Football Works)
It was another wild weekend in the Bundesliga and one that saw the rich get richer (on points), while the teams struggling could only wish things were headed in a different direction.
We have a lot to talk about, so let’s get do it. This edition of the Bundesliga Rundown will include:
- A look at the scores from the weekend.
- The Bundesliga’s Lost Boys: A look into some players around the league who’s wayward careers have left them…irrelevant? Misunderstood? Let’s discuss.
- A look at the Bundesliga table ahead of Matchday 9.
Roma getting serious on Zirkzee? (ESPN)
AS Roma might be on the verge of landing Manchester United striker (and former Bayern Munich prospect) Joshua Zirkzee in January:
AS Roma are in the race for Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, reports The Sun. The Serie A club are said to be lining up a move in January for the 24-year-old, who they see as a potential loan option to reinforce their forward line. Zirkzee, who is yet to start a match for the Red Devils this season, has been linked with several clubs in Italy, where he spent two seasons at Bologna before moving to Old Trafford. Sources told ESPN last week that United are set to hold talks with the Netherlands international ahead of the January transfer window.
Barca eyeing Asllani (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
FC Barcelona is reportedly taking a look at Hoffenheim striker Fisnick Asllani, who is in the midst of a breakout season:
🚨🔵 Fisnik #Asllani scores his fifth goal of the Bundesliga season in a 3:1 home win against Heidenheim.
The 23 y/o promising striker is set to leave Hoffenheim in the summer due to a release clause.
@FCBarcelona are among the interested teams, with clubs from England and several top sides in Germany also keeping a close eye on him as revealed. @SkySportDE
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 8 Episode 17 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich continued its hot streak and now faces another short week ahead of a DFB-Pokal match against FC Köln.
Even with the success, there is a lot to talk about. The Bavarians are magnets for news and we are here to talk about it. Take a look at what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- Are you worried about Bayern Munich’s depth? We aren’t, so let us tell you why.
- Even with that, Vincent Kompany has to be more proactive about getting some players rest. Who might need to take a seat?
- It’s about time for a new contract for Konrad Laimer, isn’t it?
- As it turns out, Max Eberl really did want Xavi Simons, but was shot down by the Bayern Munich supervisory board. Was it the right move?
- If Bayern Munich has to add a center-back, who would you rather have? Let’s dig into the two big names linked to Bayern Munich — Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck.
