Saibari scores stunner as Bayern watch on
Ismael Saibari just made your summer transfer window a lot more interesting. The PSV midfielder scored a spectacular goal for Morocco in their 1–1 World Cup opener against Brazil on Saturday, and Bayern were watching closely (1) (2). The finish has German media buzzing, with some suggesting it could bump up his price tag (4). Bayern already have new talks scheduled with PSV to finalize the deal, and this performance only reinforces why they want him.
Laimer close to new deal
Konrad Laimer is nearing a contract extension at Bayern, Christian Falk confirms. Talks have progressed well and the Austrian midfielder looks set to stay long-term (6). "It's clear that we're heading in the direction of the Austrian getting a new deal," Falk said. "I think things look really good."
Krattenmacher sold to Elversberg
Bayern have officially sold young winger Maurice Krattenmacher to SV Elversberg. The 2. Bundesliga talent moves up to the Bundesliga with his new club. Elversberg sporting director Christian Weber called him "a very talented player who has already impressively demonstrated his abilities" and backed him to adapt quickly to the top flight (3).
Real Madrid join fight for Araújo
Bayern face competition from Real Madrid for Benfica centre-back Tomás Araújo. Both clubs are circling the highly-rated Portuguese defender, and the fight could get expensive (5).
Fan-reaktioner
The Saibari hype is real. A clip of his goal against Brazil is already doing the rounds on the Bayern subreddit with fans loving what they see. Meanwhile, the Kane Ballon d'Or debate has reignited after his 61-goal season, with supporters arguing it's one of the greatest individual campaigns a striker has ever produced. Watch Saibari's goal