Davies set to miss World Cup opener
Alphonso Davies is not fit for Canada's opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina, head coach Jesse Marsch has confirmed. The Bayern left-back is still recovering from a thigh injury and will not be available for the tournament's first game (1) (3). He has been called into Canada's preliminary squad despite the injury, but his participation beyond the opener remains uncertain (4) (7). For Bayern, this complicates his pre-season timeline and could delay his return to full fitness ahead of the new campaign.
Bisseck on Bayern's defender shortlist
Bayern are monitoring Inter centre-back Yann Aurel Bisseck as they look to strengthen their defence this summer. Fabrizio Romano reports that Bisseck is one name on a list of targets, but not the only option being tracked (2). City's Joško Gvardiol is also mentioned as a name in the frame. This comes with Kim Min-jae's future still uncertain amid interest from Juventus and Turkish clubs.
Goretzka set for Milan talks
Leon Goretzka's time at Bayern appears to be ending after eight years. A meeting with AC Milan is expected soon as the midfielder edges closer to a move to Serie A (5). Goretzka was left out of Julian Nagelsmann's Germany squad for the World Cup and a fresh start in Italy now looks increasingly likely.
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Laimer: 'I have never demanded anything'
Konrad Laimer has made his stance clear amid ongoing discussions about his future. "I have never demanded anything," the Austrian midfielder said, pushing back on any suggestion he has been difficult in contract talks (6). The club and player are working toward a solution that would see him stay at Bayern.
Barcelona eye Kane as Lewandowski successor
Barcelona have added Harry Kane to their shortlist as they plan for life after Robert Lewandowski, according to reports from Spain (8). Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez and Chelsea's Joao Pedro are also under consideration. Kane scored 66 goals across all competitions this season and Uli Hoeneß has called him "unverkäuflich", so any approach from Barça would face enormous resistance.
Fan-reaktioner
The RefCam footage from the DFB-Pokal final is doing the rounds and fans are loving the behind-the-scenes angle on the 3–0 demolition of Stuttgart. Elsewhere, the talk has turned to Bundesliga history: with Wolfsburg relegated, Bayern remain one of only a handful of clubs never to have dropped out of the top flight, a streak dating back to 1965. The pyro debate rumbles on too, with match-going fans split on whether the spectacle is worth the risk. Read more | RefCam discussion
