Brown verbally agrees, but Frankfurt want €60M
Bayern have a verbal agreement with Nathaniel Brown, but the deal is far from done. Eintracht Frankfurt are demanding €60M for the 22-year-old left-back, who is on Germany's World Cup roster. Brown wants the move and a contract until 2031 has reportedly been agreed (1) (2). The catch: Arsenal are also in the race and some reports even have them leading it (6). Frankfurt know they hold the cards and are pushing for a mega fee.
Saibari deal close, medical already done
Ismael Saibari's move to Bayern is nearing completion. The Moroccan midfielder has already completed his medical while on international duty with Morocco in the US, according to fan reports. The deal will also trigger payments to three of Saibari's former Belgian clubs alongside PSV's cut (7). Bayern are pushing hard to wrap this one up quickly.
Bayern walked away from 16-year-old wonderkid
Bayern have pulled out of the race for Hertha Berlin's 16-year-old midfield talent Kennet Eichhorn. The sticking point: a €10M signing bonus demanded by the player's camp. Liverpool are now leading the chase, with Borussia Dortmund also still in the mix (4). Bayern's decision to walk away is a clear signal they won't be drawn into inflated teenage transfers.
Fan-reaktioner
The mood is a mix of excitement and unease. Fans are buzzing about Saibari being practically through the door, but the €60M asking price for Brown has raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, chatter about Max Eberl's future is simmering as Bild reports the supervisory board wants a drastic payroll cut, with Kim Min-Jae and Hiroki Ito among those potentially shown the exit. See the full discussion here.
