Kompany drives €53m Saibari pursuit
Vincent Kompany is pushing Bayern to sign PSV Eindhoven's Ismael Saibari, with a €53m offer now on the table. This is a coach-driven move – Saibari wasn't high on the club's scouting list, but Kompany really wanted him (1). The Moroccan midfielder adds depth to a central area that needs it after injuries to Gnabry and Karl, plus Musiala's fluctuating form. Talks are scheduled to finalize the remaining details.
Olise: 'Not for sale at any price'
A Bayern board member has drawn the hardest possible line on Michael Olise: "Olise has no price, even at €500M he won't leave" (5). That sends a message to PSG, Real Madrid, and Manchester City – all clubs circling the French winger. Real Madrid in particular have identified Olise as a primary attacking target, but Bayern are not entertaining any scenario where he departs.
Davies out of Canada's World Cup opener
Alphonso Davies will miss Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday evening, Norwegian time (3). No further detail on the nature of the issue, but losing your star left-back for a crucial group-stage match is a blow – and it means Davies won't get that competitive sharpness Bayern fans would want to see before preseason.
Man United circling Kim Min-jae
Manchester United are monitoring Kim Min-jae at the World Cup, and Bayern may be willing to lower their asking price (6). The South Korean center-back is one of the club's higher earners, and a sale would free up space to refresh the back line. Juventus are also mentioned as a potential suitor.
Krattenmacher departs for Elversberg
Young attacker Maurice Krattenmacher has been sold to SV Elversberg on a permanent deal (2). Sporting director Christoph Freund said the move is the right next step after loan spells at Ulm and Hertha Berlin: "Now he's ready for the Bundesliga." A tidy piece of squad streamlining.
Grohs joins Lyon
Goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs has left FC Bayern Women for Olympique Lyon (4). Lyon are a major force in the women's game, so this one stings – losing a starter to a direct European rival.
Fan reactions
The Saibari news has fans split. Some love that Kompany is getting his guy, while others wonder where he actually fits – is he a Musiala understudy, a Kane backup as a false 9, or something else entirely? The Davies injury also has supporters worried about Canada's chances and how it affects his fitness coming into the new season. See the full discussion