Saibari deal nearing the finish line
Bayern are pushing hard to wrap up the Ismael Saibari transfer, with the club and player already in agreement and a deal between Bayern and PSV Eindhoven expected imminently (1). Bayern want it closed fast, ideally before the World Cup, but there's an internal debate raging over whether the Moroccan is really worth the €65 million PSV are demanding (4).
Plan B with a warning label
Saibari only became a serious target after Bayern's pursuit of Anthony Gordon fell through, and now there are character concerns circling the 25-year-old (2). He's had multiple disciplinary issues at PSV, and the worry inside the club is how that might play under Vincent Kompany, who demands total professionalism (2). This one could get spicy.
Brown battle with Arsenal
Bayern and Arsenal are both tracking Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown, who is now expected to leave this summer (3). Full-back depth was flagged as a problem area by fans all season, and Brown fits the profile of what the squad needs.
Vlahovic available on a free
Dusan Vlahovic will leave Juventus this summer when his contract expires, putting an €85 million striker on the market for nothing (5). Bayern were previously linked with the Serbian, and with backup striker also on the summer wish list, a free hit at a player of that calibre won't go ignored.
Fan reactions
The Saibari rumours are dominating the subreddit, with supporters split between excitement at the attacking profile and serious doubt over the €65 million price tag. Some are questioning whether that money would be better spent on a right-back and a backup striker instead. Meanwhile, a separate thread about Bayern's interest in PSV defender Sergiño Dest, valued at around €25 million, has fans connecting the dots on what could become a double Dutch raid. Join the discussion
