Real Madrid might have a plan to get Bayern Munich star left-back Alphonso Davies this summer despite some financial and logistical hurdles:
Real Madrid are expected to make at least one more signing this summer, following confirmation of Kylian Mbappe’s long-awaited arrival earlier in June. It will almost certainly be a defender that joins, with Leny Yoro and Alphonso Davies being the leading candidates.
At this stage, it seems more probable that Yoro will be joining, as complications have arisen in Davies’ situation over the last few weeks. The good news for Real Madrid is that the 23-year-old remains on course to sign, although it’s yet to be determined when he will be making the move to the Spanish capital.
As per Diario AS, Davies has cut off contract negotiations with Bayer Munich, meaning that he will either leave for a reduced fee in 2024, or for nothing in 2025. Real Madrid plan to test the waters with an offer in the coming weeks, one that will not exceed the €30m mark.
Bayern want more if they are lose Davies this summer, but Real Madrid are more than prepared to wait until 2025 to get their man for nothing. If that happens, Ferland Mendy will stay as first-choice left-back, with Fran Garcia as backup. Some board members actually prefer the Frenchman over Davies, although Carlo Ancelotti’s view is that the two can co-exist in the same squad.
It remains to be seen whether Bayern cash in on Davies, or if they hold on until next summer, holding on to the slim hope that he will sign a new contract. Real Madrid are relaxed about matters, as they should be.
Bayern Munich looks like it will be landing Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, but Chelsea FC, and Newcastle United were also given permission to speak with the 22-year-old:
Crystal Palace have given permission to Chelsea, Newcastle United and Bayern to talk to Michael Olise. At the moment, Chelsea are really pushing and are prepared to pay what Palace want for Olise. Bayern and Newcastle are also there. Palace have also offered Olise a new deal. Now it’s up to the player.
Chelsea was in the lead for Olise until things fell through…which benefitted Bayern Munich.
Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann seems to have gotten things right with the German national side. Germany has already qualified from the group stages of their UEFA EURO 2024 campaign. In this preview show we talk about the following:
- Switzerland’s group stage performances and what their problems might be
- How Switzerland might set up against Germany
- Possible changes Julian Nagelsmann might make
- The factors that might influence Nagelsmann’s decision making
- A momentary lapse in memory regarding Emre Can
- Will Thomas Müller play?
- Will the permutations in Group B impact the former Bayern manager’s decision-making for this game?
- Will Nagelsmann take out both Robert Andrich and Toni Kroos?
- A small Bayern related rant
Bayern Munich could be prepping a massive offer for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons:
Barcelona’s hunt for a new left-winger saw them linked with a familiar face in Xavi Simons earlier this year. The youngster, who was once one of La Masia’s brightest prospects, left the club over some disagreements and is not contractually tied to PSG in France.
Snapping the player from the French capital was never going to be easy, but hope reignited when it became clear that Luis Enrique and Co. do not count on the player in their plans. PSG already have fixed starters in midfield the and forward department, leaving the door open for Simons to leave. The entry of other clubs into the race, however, has complicated Barcelona’s chance of striking gold.
Earlier this week, it was reported that four European giants were in the race against Barcelona to sign the winger. Now, BILD (h/t SPORT) relays that Bayern Munich are willing to go all out for the star. The report claims that the Bavarians are willing to shell out around €100 million for Simons this summer and turn him into a regular starter under Vincent Kompany.
In addition to Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, Manchester United and Arsenal FC are also in the bidding mix:
Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Arsenal have discovered the asking price of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons, according to a report. Amid uncertainty over Simons’s future, a host of top European clubs have been credited with an interest in the attacker, including Premier League duo Man United and Arsenal.
A recent report claims that the Red Devils are ready to reignite their interest in Simons, who has been identified as a potential successor to Marcus Rashford. Arsenal, meanwhile, are said to have sent scouts to watch Simons as Mikel Arteta considers reinforcing his frontline ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Both English giants are set to face stern competition from Bayern Munich, with Bild reporting that the Bundesliga outfit regard Simons as a ‘big transfer target’ this summer. It is understood that PSG’s valuation of Simons takes into account the fact that PSV Eindhoven are entitled to some of the funds earned from any potential move up until the summer of 2025. Bayern, who have already completed the €30m signing of Stuttgart defender Hiroki Ito, are set for a busy summer transfer window under new boss Vincent Kompany, with the likes of Fulham’s Joao Palhinha, Juventus’ Federico Chiesa, Stuttgart’s Chris Fuhrich and Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise all said to be among their targets.
Mainz 05 will need to know it will make bank off of Brajan Gruda to let him go this summer:
Mainz would be open to selling Brajan Gruda to a big club this summer if they were to keep him on loan for a season. This scenario is seriously being considered by the club and would benefit everyone involved. Mainz wouldn’t be under pressure to sell next summer with one year left on the contract, Gruda would get guaranteed game time and continue to develop for a year in his familiar environment – and the buying club, be it FC Bayern or a club of comparable size, would secure the player from this summer.
The Bayern Munich behind the scenes drama continued this week while Germany excelled this week in UEFA EURO 2024. These are some of the topics we reflect upon this week ahead of the weekend along with the following:
- Reflections on Germany’s win against Hungary
- The automatisms in the German national side
- Should Kai Havertz continue to start up front?
- What is going on with Leroy Sané?
- Reflections on Joshua Kimmich’s performance
- Thoughts on Manuel Neuer’s performance and his future at Bayern
- Will Federico Chiesa be a good signing for Bayern if the rumors are true?
- The latest rumors regarding Jonathan Tah
- The latest on Palhinha
- What the Bayern Munich midfield might look like in the future
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany could be taking a close look at Manchester City left wing-back or attacking midfielder Sergio Gómez:
Vincent Kompany and Bayern Munich are showing interest in Sergio Gómez.
Liverpool FC star Virgil van Dijk will not be heading to Saudi Arabia:
Liverpool are confident that Virgil van Dijk will sign a new contract at the club and rebuff interest from Saudi Arabia.
It might not have been as smooth sailing like the Scotland game, Germany showed that they are on their way back to regaining powerhouse status by overcoming a pesky Hungary side. With this game won, they are officially the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 and all they need to do is overcome Yann Sommer’s Switzerland. Here’s what we have on tap:
- Germany rolled out the same 11 players who thumped Scotland, same for Hungary whose team stayed the same save for one player.
- Who scored and who replaced who?
- Heaping praise on Jamal Musiala, who is HIM this tournament.
- Musiala and Toni Kroos were the targets of the Hungarian team who looked to neutralize threats.
- Manuel Neuer was busy today.
- That right side is dead, an easily exploitable area.