Lennart Karl out of the World Cup
Devastating news. Bayern youngster Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the World Cup with a muscle fiber tear suffered in training on Friday, the DFB confirmed.
Julian Nagelsmann did not hide his disappointment: "I feel terribly sorry for Lenny. With his spontaneity, creativity on the pitch, speed and personality, he fitted perfectly into the team. It's a huge shock for him and all of us that he's out of the World Cup" (2) (7) (11).
Assan Ouédraogo has been called up as his replacement (7) (8). Pure heartbreak for a kid who was set to shine on the biggest stage.
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Real Madrid readying €150m Olise bid
Florentino Pérez has reportedly "fallen in love" with Michael Olise and Real Madrid are planning a €150 million bid to test Bayern's resolve (4) (5) (12) (15).
Bayern consider the French winger untouchable, but Madrid's interest is serious. The rumor mill is already spinning about who Bayern would target as a replacement. But for now the club stance is clear: Olise is not for sale.
Peretz completes permanent Southampton move
Daniel Peretz has left Bayern permanently, joining Southampton after a successful loan spell.
The goalkeeper was clear about his reasons: "For the last few months, this was my home. Yes, it is my dream to play in the Premier League, but a bigger dream is to be there with Southampton. I really believe we can be there and achieve that" (9).
A good move for a player who needed regular football.
Bayern eye Nathaniel Brown for defensive depth
Bayern are showing interest in Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown, with scouts impressed by his versatility and ability to operate in tight budget constraints (1).
The club is actively looking for flexible defensive options who can cover multiple positions without breaking the bank.
Young talent on the radar: Nwachukwu and Saibari
Two names to watch.
Bayern are tracking FC Köln's 16-year-old left-footed centre-back Ben Nwachukwu for the Campus academy setup (10). Meanwhile, talks have opened with PSV over midfielder Ismael Saibari as a potential first-team addition (14).
Early summer business is clearly underway.
Ngumoha deal collapses
Bayern had reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha back in late May, but the deal ultimately fell through (13). A missed opportunity for the Campus, but the scouting net is clearly cast wide.
Kane in top shape for England
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Harry Kane is in peak condition and ready to lead England at the World Cup (16). Good news for Kane and good news for Bayern's reputation going into the tournament.
Fan reactions
The Lennart Karl injury hit the fanbase hard, with supporters describing it as gut-wrenching for a youngster who had earned his place. On the Olise front, the mood is defiant: Madrid fans coming to ask about the €150m bid were met with a firm message that Bayern is not a selling club, and the price tag would need to climb far higher before anyone takes the call seriously. See the discussion here
