Saibari talks stalled, PSV holding firm
The Ismael Saibari deal is stuck. Bayern want the PSV Eindhoven midfielder wrapped up before Morocco's World Cup opener, but PSV won't budge from their asking price and negotiations have hit neutral (1). No breakthrough yet, and the clock is ticking.
Bayern draw a line: Olise not for sale
Real Madrid can bid all they want. Bayern have made it clear internally that every offer for Michael Olise will be rejected (3) (6). The winger just scored a hat-trick in a pre-World Cup warm-up game, and the club sees him as untouchable. Madrid's interest is real, but the door is bolted shut.
Brown deal hits a valuation gap
Bayern's push for Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown isn't straightforward. Frankfurt want more than Bayern have offered so far, and Arsenal are also in the race (4). The club believes they have an agreement with the player, but agreeing a fee with Frankfurt is a different matter.
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Liverpool fuming over Ngumoha approach
Bayern have angered Liverpool by approaching teenage winger Rio Ngumoha without going through the club first. Former United scout Mick Brown says Liverpool are doing everything they can to keep the 17-year-old and block any move (8). Anfield is not happy.
Kimmich: Kompany convinced me to stay
Joshua Kimmich has opened up about his 2024 contract extension, crediting Vincent Kompany for the decision. "I've never felt such great trust," Kimmich said, pointing to Kompany's people-management skills as the deciding factor (7).
Gvardiol weighing new City deal as Bayern circle
Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol is considering a contract extension amid Bayern's interest (9). The Croatian would add quality to a center-back group that already includes Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Tah, and Itō, but his decision rests on what City put on the table.
Fan reactions
Bayern fans on Reddit are riding high on the Olise saga, with many savoring the frustration from Madrid supporters after his recent hat-trick in a warm-up friendly. There's also a nostalgic thread asking whether the fanbase misses Lewandowski, while new followers are finding their way to the club, partly thanks to Luis Díaz's presence. See the Olise discussion here.
