Brown deal close, Pavlović ready to welcome him
Nathaniel Brown is on the verge of joining Bayern from Eintracht Frankfurt for around €55M (1) (5). The 23-year-old left-back impressed at the World Cup with Germany, and his international teammate Aleksandar Pavlović is already rolling out the welcome mat. "I would definitely be delighted," Pavlović said (1).
The move is tied directly to Alphonso Davies' situation. Bayern have been unable to find a buyer for Davies, whose €20M per year salary is scaring off suitors (6). Kicker calls a sale "unlikely" (6). Brown is the planned replacement.
Saibari talks resume Monday, fee still not agreed
Conflicting reports are swirling around Ismael Saibari. PSV insider Rik Elfrink says there is "still no definitive agreement" and talks resume Monday (3). That contradicts an earlier Foot Mercato report claiming a deal was close.
Saibari's stunning World Cup goal for Morocco against Brazil has given PSV extra leverage in negotiations (9). Meanwhile, his Morocco teammate Bilal El Khannouss is publicly rooting for the move: "For his sake, I hope it is, because he truly deserves it" (2).
Bayern going all-in to keep Olise with €25M deal
Bayern are preparing a massive contract offer to keep Michael Olise, reportedly worth €25M per year (4) (8). Real Madrid and other clubs are circling, but the club is determined to hold onto the French winger (8). Olise has been linked as a primary attacking target for Madrid, and Bayern's offer signals they will not let him go without a fight.
Fan reactions
The mood on Reddit is optimistic but restless. Fans are already picturing a left flank anchored by Brown and reported target Givairo Read for the next decade. The Germany 7–1 World Cup opener against Curaçao has fans buzzing about Bayern's internationals, though some are frustrated with what they call biased commentary during the match. There is also the familiar debate about Leroy Sané's place in the starting lineup, with supporters hoping Julian Nagelsmann sees the light before the tournament gets serious. Join the discussion.