Bayern could be in mix for Barcola, but is it realistic? (L’Equipe via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich has long been an admirer of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Bradley Barcola. Now, the France international could actually be available, but the Bavarians might not be inclined to outduel Liverpool (the frontrunner), Arsenal, and Chelsea to swing a deal:
Bradley Barcola has decided not to extend his contract at PSG. The clubs that have made their interest known are: Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern and Chelsea. The latter are no longer in the running. Barcola’s contract runs until 2028. A move
this summer depends on the European transfer market for wingers
Liverpool are currently leading the race for Barcola. Bayern admire the player and have followed him for some time. But their ability to make a move for him depends on developments elsewhere in the market
PSG would only consider offers from €120m. @lequipe, @Tanziloic
However, Fabrizio Romano also checked in to confirm the information:
🚨🔴 Liverpool have been leading the race for Bradley Barcola since April — and they are working on the deal.
Understand Barcola’s open to the move and gives priority to #LFC project if they can get a deal done with PSG.
Liverpool, waiting for PSG indications on price/details.
Romano also reported (via @iMiaSanMia) that everything has gone silent with Bayern Munich after an initial buzz:
Bayern made some calls in June to understand Bradley Barcola’s situation in case there were developments around their superstars. Things have gone quiet ever since, and Bayern have not advanced regarding Barcola because they now expect all their superstars to stay at the club.
Pirlo’s connection to Russian gambling site could nix Italy job (DW Sports)
Italy is down bad.
It looked like Andrea Pirlo was going to be Italy’s next national team coach, but…maybe not:
Džeko to stay with Schalke (Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano)
Edin Džeko is sticking around with Schalke 04 to play in the Bundesliga this season:
🚨🔵⚪️ Edin Dzeko has agreed to sign new one year deal at Schalke 04 until June 2027.
New chapter in Bundesliga after promotion; rejecting approaches from Serie A, MLS and more German clubs to stay at Schalke.
PSG ready to challenge Real for Rodri (RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins)
Paris Saint-Germain could be planning to challenge Real Madrid for Manchester City star Rodri:
🚨 Paris Saint-Germain has contacted Manchester City to inquire about the conditions for a transfer of Rodri.
In addition to Real Madrid, which already has an agreement with the player, FC Barcelona would also like to attract him. PSG’s executives are considering making a move. The recruitment of a midfielder this summer is not planned, as revealed by @RMCsport, but the world champion, who has only one year left on his contract with City, represents a genuine opportunity. Real is leading the dance in this file.
Haaland hits “the row” at Donnarumma’s wedding (Sky Sports)
No one is having a better summer than Erling Haaland:
Cancelo back to Barca? (Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano)
João Cancelo could be on his way back to FC Barcelona:
🚨 Barcelona remain confident to get João Cancelo deal done with talks to continue with Al Hilal.
Deal was not done weeks ago but Barça are convinced to make it happen by the end of the window.
João wants to return. 🔵🔴
Chelsea knows price on Lacroix (The Times via ESPN)
Chelsea knows what it will have to pay to get Crystal Palace defender and former VfL Wolfsburg star Maxence Lacroix:
Chelsea will have to pay £55 million to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, who wants to leave Selhurst Park.
This is gold (Billingham Town FC)
This is seriously the best (and deserved):
CLUB STATEMENT
The club would like to address rumours circulating on social media regarding unacceptable behaviour following today’s game away to Seaham Red Star.
After a brief investigation, we can confirm that Billingham Town supporter Phil Smith has received a lifetime ban from the club and has been reported to the Northern League, The FA and Cleveland Police.
Although we are delighted to see Town win, and appreciate that celebrations can occasionally go a little too far, ordering a strawberry daiquiri in a pub, with the lads, on a matchday cannot—and will not—be tolerated.
Furthermore, to ensure the club does not encourage similar behaviour in future, lager tops will no longer be served in the clubhouse.
The club considers the matter closed.
UTT
Even better than the post from Billingham Town FC, was Phil Smith’s reply…and the retort from Billingham Town:
Classic stuff.
What a relief! (Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano)
Everyone can calm down…those totally true rumors we heard about a loan deal between Bayern Munich and Galatasaray for Jamal Musiala are off the table thanks to a statement from Galatasaray:
If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…
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