Olise voted Bundesliga's best by fellow players
Michael Olise has been voted the Bundesliga's best player by his fellow professionals in the annual Kicker survey. Harry Kane only managed fourth place (5).
The recognition caps a superb campaign for the French winger, who topped the poll ahead of Leipzig's Yan Diomande, Luka Vušković, and Luis Díaz (5).
Konrad Laimer sent off in Austria's World Cup warm-up
Konrad Laimer saw red after a VAR review as Austria beat Tunisia in their World Cup rehearsal. The Bayern midfielder was dismissed but Ralf Rangnick's side still got the win, with Dortmund's Marcel Sabitzer scoring the decisive goal (9) (10).
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Days before the World Cup, this is not the preparation Laimer needed. Austria now face a nervous wait to see if the suspension carries into the tournament.
Gvardiol addresses Bayern transfer talk
Josko Gvardiol has broken his silence on persistent links to Bayern. "We've all heard about it," the Croatian defender said, though he stopped short of confirming any negotiations (2).
Lothar Matthäus has previously named Gvardiol as a dream signing for Bayern. The speculation is not going away quietly ahead of the transfer window.
Gordon deal reportedly close
Bayern are closing in on a deal for Barcelona-linked winger Gordon, according to reports in Spain. The vertical wide man fits the profile Hansi Flick wants for a high-pressure system, and Bayern appear to have moved ahead of Barça in the race (8).
Nagelsmann: left-back spot wide open
Julian Nagelsmann says Germany's left-back position is up for grabs between David Raum and Bayern's own Nathaniel Brown. "Nene Brown has a lot of potential, is a very good 1v1 player, has great pace, plays very intelligently, and feels comfortable in the half-space," Nagelsmann said. "David has a few minor physical issues from Leipzig. They are two very good players who embody different styles. Either could start" (4).
For Bayern fans, this is a clear signal: Brown is very much in the national team picture ahead of the World Cup.
Bayern U-17 season ends in Round of 16
Bayern's U-17 side reached phase 3 of the youth league before being eliminated in the Round of 16 by SpVgg Unterhaching. A solid run but no silverware for the academy group this year (1).
Ndiaye's meteoric rise: from Gambia to potential World Cup
Young Bayern talent Bara Sapoko Ndiaye could make Senegal's World Cup squad, completing a remarkable journey from signing for Bayern directly from Gambia to potentially featuring on football's biggest stage (11).
Fan reactions
Fans are split on several fronts this week. One thread debates where Harry Kane ranks among Bayern's all-time greats, with opinions ranging from top five to still needing Champions League silverware to enter that conversation. Meanwhile, a lighthearted theory is gaining traction: some supporters blame the team's late-season dip on the new kit switch. It is not entirely serious, but the sentiment captures that restless summer mood ahead of the transfer window.
