Bayern not giving up on Simons (The Hard Tackle)
The transfer saga of Xavi Simons has been a wild one this summer.
For a month, it has been assumed that the RB Leipzig attacker would easily ink a deal with Chelsea, but that has not happened. Because of that, Bayern Munich and Manchester City are still lingering on the periphery:
RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons is reportedly keen to join Chelsea in the summer transfer window. According to Fabrizio Romano via X, Xavi Simons has made Chelsea his clear priority this summer, even as links with Bayern Munich
and Manchester City continue to swirl. The 22-year-old Dutch playmaker has reportedly told RB Leipzig that Stamford Bridge is the only destination he is focused on, with negotiations now hinging on Chelsea completing player sales before making their move.
Despite Xavi Simons’s preference, Bayern Munich and Manchester City are closely monitoring developments. Bayern view him as a natural successor to Kingsley Coman, who has joined Al-Nassr. Meanwhile, Manchester City could make their move if Tottenham secure the signing of Savinho, leaving Pep Guardiola in need of a new attacking option.
Bayern Munich still has several irons in the fire for its attack, but each of them has a significant hurdle to overcome. Simons? Christopher Nkunku? Nick Woltemade? All three? Two of the three? None?
Who knows at this point, but the Bavarians are running out of time to find a player to help fill the void left by Jamal Musiala’s injury.
Chelsea shot down on Bastoni pursuit (ESPN)
Chelsea did not have any luck trying to pry Alessandro Bastoni away from Inter Milan:
Chelsea have had an offer of €50 million for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni rejected, La Gazzetta Dello Sport reports. The Blues are still in the market for a center back this summer after Levi Colwill suffered an ACL injury. They had hoped to bolster their options with the arrival of Italy international Bastoni, but the offer was “politely declined.”
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 8, Episode 6 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich kicked off its season with a win over VfB Stuttgart in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup,which gave fans some insight on where things stand ahead of the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and the Champions League.
Should fans be excited…or worried. Let’s talk about it on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show! This is what we have on tap:
- What’s working at Bayern Munich? What needs to be fixed? Why should fans be hopeful that this team can evolve into a top contender.
- Bayern Munich wants Christopher Nkunku on loan but Chelsea FC only wants to sell him for a full transfer…and you won’t believe how much money they want for him!
- VfB Stuttgart is trying to take a page out of Bayer Leverkusen’s playbook with Nick Woltemade.
Konaté still could leave LFC (Football Insider)
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté is considered to be a key player for the Reds, but he could be on his way out the door at some point this season:
Ibrahima Konaté could leave Liverpool as soon as January if Marc Guehi completes a move to Anfield this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed what his sources have said about Konaté’s uncertain long-term future at Liverpool.
City still wants Rodrygo (ESPN)
Manchester City might still be thinking about a move for Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo:
Real Madrid winger Rodrygo remains Manchester City’s top target if Savinho joins Tottenham Hotspur this month, Fabrizio Romano reports. City are willing to try to sign the Brazil international, having prioritized him over the likes of Xavi Simons and Maghnes Akliouche, as they will be short in wide areas if 21-year-old Savinho leaves the club, as many are predicting. Savinho is reported to be keen on joining Spurs this summer, and the club is expected to return with a second offer later this week. While City initially closed the door to the transfer, it is believed that an improved proposal could soften their stance.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 2-1 VfB Stuttgart (Franz Beckenbauer Supercup)
Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart hooked up for an extremely entertaining match in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup (formerly the DFL-Supercup), which reminded fans of why we are all here in the first place. Bayern Munich would go on to win 2-1 thanks to some heroics from Manuel Neuer.
While it still might be early in the season, the boys from both Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart were flying around as tension between the clubs had heightened prior to the contest because of the ongoing Nick Woltemade transfer saga.
Let’s dive into it, this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:
- A look at the starting XI.
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
- Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.
Roma nearing deal for Bailey (ESPN)
AS Roma is torn between two former Bundesliga wingers — Leon Bailey and Jadon Sancho:
Roma are closing in on a deal for Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey following breakthrough talks this weekend, reports Matteo Moretto. Final details of the deal are now being ironed out by the two clubs involved, while personal terms also look close to completion. Bailey, 28, has been out of favor at Villa Park of late, opening the door this summer to a potential move away. The same can be said of Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, who has also been heavily linked with a move to Roma.
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg also reported that Bailey’s move to Roma is a “done deal”:
🚨💥 Leon #Bailey to AS Roma – DONE DEAL!
Full agreement now reached with Aston Villa on a loan deal with an option to buy of €22m + loan fee.
Bailey was keen to join Roma despite interest from Besiktas. Medical soon.
@SkySportDE
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 3 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich has been busy this week on and off the field as it prepares for the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
Let’s breakdown the latest and great news from a crazy week on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Weekend Warm-up Show. This is what we have on tap:
- Some final thoughts on the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup as we steamroll toward the match, including the expected absence of Alexander Nübel.
- Thomas Müller landed to much fanfare in Vancouver. Canada…such a great place.
- After some doubt, Kingsley Coman is finally off to Al Nassr. Let’s talk about why there was a delay and what that could mean for what is going on inside the walls of Säbener Straße.
- The negotiations between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart for Nick Woltemade might have come to a fiery conclusion on Wednesday. That is a big problem for Bayern Munich, so let’s discuss the fallout.
- All of a sudden Christopher Nkunku might be the value buy that Bayern Munich is looking for…let’s kick around why that might not be a bad idea, but why it also is not the best idea.