Bayern taking a look at Konaté (The Boot Room)
Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konaté has been rumored to be on the radar of Real Madrid, but Bayern Munich could swoop in to show some interest:
TBR Football understands that Liverpool believe a number of their Premier League rivals are showing an interest in Ibrahima Konate – as they remain intent on trying to re-sign the French star. After an indifferent couple of games to open the season, Konate has found his feet in Arne Slot’s tweaked system and has been outstanding in recent games as the club
have enjoyed a perfect start to the new campaign – winning every game to this point.
We already know that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are both keen on Konate, as they seek to bolster their central defensive options. Sources have informed TBR Football that intermediaries are doing their work and making the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City aware that Konate could be available for nothing next summer.
Liverpool understand that Konate himself is not pushing himself to any club, but agents and intermediaries are going to be doing their jobs and looking at options for him.
Chief correspondent Graeme Bailey exclusively revealed to TBR Football that while Liverpool remain confident of extending Konate’s deal, they are expecting significant interest in his signature. Bailey explained: “The ideal scenario for Liverpool is a new contract for Konate and signing Guehi on a free, but this is football and obviously neither could happen.
“Richard Hughes, though, has gone head-to-head with Europe’s finest this summer, bringing in the likes of Isak, Kerkez and Ekitike – Liverpool fear nobody, both on the pitch or off it. But with Konate, they are aware that it is not just the likes of Madrid and Munich who could try and make him an offer, but they accept that – why wouldn’t someone like Chelsea make an offer if he is available on a free? Although clearly they hope it does not get to that point.”
Konaté is not a name we have heard much lately, but Bayern Munich did have some interest in him long ago when he was a member of RB Leipzig. If Upamecano leaves, maybe Konaté is a name to watch, but it seems like he could be headed to Real Madrid.
Boey, Tah, Laimer, Kane, Bischof recognized for efforts (WhoScored.com)
Bayern Munich’s Sacha Boey, Jonathan Tah, Konrad Laimer, and Harry Kane were all named to WhoScored.com’s Bundesliga Team of the Week:
In addition, Tom Bischof joined Kane, Tah, and Laimer made Kicker’s Bundesliga Team of the Week:
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Pafos FC vs. Bayern Munich (Champions League)
Bayern Munich is off to Cyprus for a Champions League tilt against Pafos FC.
The Bavarians are big favorites and looking to stay red-hot behind the scorching play from Harry Kane. This Bayern Munich squad has a certain look to it. The team’s focus and relentlessness is unquestioned and Vincent Kompany seems to have a magic touch on all of his moves at the moment.
Simply put, Bayern Munich is in great shape ahead of this one. 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 Pafos FC.
- A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
City keeping close eye on Olise (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)
Manchester City might be planning to make a serious run at Bayern Munich star Michael Olise next summer:
I think on the island, they see what a big player Michael Olise is. When Bayern Munich triggered his release clause at Crystal Palace, there was just Newcastle involved in the poker with Bayern Munich, so they could make it work. I think if, at that point, Liverpool or City had also been at the table, it would have been really more complicated. But now they see what a player he could be. At Bayern Munich, he’s the player of the year, based on early performances. I talked with Thomas Müller about him, and he said he’s the new leader in the team. He’s not talking a lot, but he’s always showing, “Give me the ball and I will make something special”. And now, yes, teams like Liverpool, and I heard also Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are watching him very, very closely. And because Bayern bought the player for €60m [£52.3m] from Crystal Palace, if an interested party pays a price over the €100m [£87.2m] mark – Bayern Munich have to think about it. But they want to keep him, and now they’re trying to give him a new contract so that they don’t lose him.
Olise has not given any indication that he wants to leave, but his loyalty could be tested if Manchester City offers to, say, double his €13.5 million salary.
Adeyemi closing in on new deal with BVB (ESPN)
Borussia Dortmund attacker Karim Adeyemi is reportedly on the verge of inking a new deal with the club:
Karim Adeyemi is “getting closer” to extending his contract at Borussia Dortmund, Nicolo Schira has revealed. Despite being heavily linked with a transfer away from BVB in the summer months, the 23-year-old now looks set to commit his long-term future to the club. He has got off to a fine start to the Bundesliga season, having most recently netted against Mainz on Saturday in a 2-0 away win.
Bavarian Podcast Works— Flagship Show: Season 8, Episode 12 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich is cruising and heading into another Champions League, so let’s take a look at the factors that have powered the team so far.
Harry Kane has been a beast, the squad is driven, and — by and large — personnel decisions have worked out well. Let’s get into all of that and more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. This is what we have on tap:
- Why has Harry Kane been better than ever? (Less need for him to work in build-up, better complimentary players around him — losing Sane and Coman was massive, more aggressive attacking game plan and sometime more direct, truly the focal point).
- Is it possible that Harry Kane will stay at Bayern Munich? He is not dismissing the possibility.
- Yes! We avoided a #BayernKaren situation. We are rejoicing this in Philadelphia.
- Tying up some loose ends — let’s check in on Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, João Palhinha, Paul Wanner, Mathys Tel, and Adam Aznou.
Palhinha wants to stay with Spurs (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl)
João Palhinha’s loan to Tottenham Hotspur is off to a rousing start and it appears that the Portuguese midfielder would like to make his stay a permanent one:
João Palhinha wants to stay at Tottenham beyond this season.
LFC, United vying for Branthwaite (ESPN)
Liverpool and Manchester United could be battling it out for Everton center-back Jarrad Branthwaite:
Liverpool are set to rival Manchester United for center back Jarrad Branthwaite, the Sunday Mirror reports. The Everton man is a longtime target for United, who were linked with a move in the summer of 2025. However, with Liverpool having missed out on signing Marc Guéhi last month, the Reds could decide to pursue a move for Branthwaite instead. Everton haven’t given up on the idea of retaining the 23-year-old, who is under contract at the club until 2030. As per the report, United may “test the waters” with a £65 million offer for the player in January.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 4-0 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
Bayern Munich was the home side in the Bundesliga on Friday when Werder Bremen came to town.
The Bavarians decimated the visitors 4-0 in a game that was never really close. Bayern Munich was relentless and dominant in every aspect of the match. It is not as if Werder Bremen did not try, but the players just could not match up with the machine that was Bayern Munich.
Let’s get into all of the details — here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:
- A look at the starting XI — Tom Bischof and Leon Goretzka got the nod in the central midfield because Joshua Kimmich was sick.
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
- Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.
