There is nothing the Daily Schmankerl likes better than Bayern Munich-related swap rumor and this one is just as absurd as most of the others.
Buckle in to ready why the Bavarians and Paris Saint-Germain could be thinking about a 2-for-1 deal that could including Joshua Kimmich, Kingsley Coman, or Mathys Tel as part of a two-players package for Bayern Munich to get Xavi Simons:
Paris Saint-Germain could sign one or two players from Bayern Munich this summer as part of a deal for Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons to move to the Allianz Arena, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Johnson explained that PSG are not too keen to lose Simons to Bayern, but it seems like it’s a possibility once the player gets back to focusing on his future after Euro 2024.
Simons has shone on loan at RB Leipzig and it’s clear he’s a player with a big future in the game, even if it looks tricky for him to find room in Luis Enrique’s star-studded PSG side. Johnson expects, however, that Simons could leave PSG if Bayern are ready to include players in the deal, with the journalist naming French winger Kingsley Coman as one realistic option that could appeal to the Ligue 1 giants, while German midfielder Joshua Kimmich could be another to watch out for, and perhaps even young French striker Mathys Tel.
“The situation with Kingsley Coman looks pretty intriguing now that Michael Olise is close to joining Bayern Munich, who we also know are looking to move a few players on this summer. PSG are a club who could end up doing business with Bayern because of Xavi Simons – it’s difficult because PSG really don’t want to let him go, but it could be that Bayern will come to the table with players on offer,” Johnson said.
“If that happens, one name likely to be discussed could be Coman. He’s home-grown, which is important to PSG, so I think there’d be some consideration from them towards Coman, even if the downsides are that he’s quite injury prone and would be on a high salary.
“It’s impossible to see Coman going anywhere else in France at the moment, given the concerning issue of there still being no TV deal in place – a major problem for French football as a whole. I do think Bayern’s purge won’t stop at Coman, there are a number of other players they’d like to move on and I think Joshua Kimmich is another PSG will be keeping an eye on, while there’s potentially also interest in Mathys Tel, who we know is not happy to be staying behind Harry Kane in the pecking order in Munich.
If PSG end up doing a deal for Xavi Simons in the end, it is likely to focus on one or maybe even two Bayern players moving in the other direction, so Coman could be one to be included in the deal, but there’s still a long way to go until. Simons’ Euros with the Netherlands is over. So there’s no movement on that front right now even if Bayern have very much positioned themselves to pick him up.”
Liverpool FC could be eyeing up a move for Valencia and Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili:
Liverpool are eyeing a move for Georgia’s Euro 2024 goalkeeper hero Giorgi Mamardashvili, with Alisson still a transfer target for the Saudi Pro League.
The stakes are high for both Germany and Spain as the EURO 2024 quarterfinals kick-off.
This match-up feels like it might be more worthy of a semifinal or a final, but both teams will embrace the challenge.
On its home turf, the German national team will go all out, but Spain will not be a pushover. How will it play out? Who will start? Let’s take a look at all of that and more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. Here is what we have on tap:
- Fans should be excited as hell for this game.
- Some thoughts on Germany’s evolution as a unit.
- The match could be decided by two kep match-ups, let’s dig into what those might be.
- A guess at Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup.
- A prediction on the match.
The writing is probably on the wall for Joshua Kimmich at Bayern Munich now that a deal for João Palhinha is likely all wrapped up:
Bayern Munich look to be making significant progress on the transfer of Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, which could be significant for Liverpool in their pursuit of Joshua Kimmich. CaughtOffside understands that Liverpool are among the clubs ready to step up their interest in Kimmich as he enters into the final year of his contract at Bayern, and Fabrizio Romano now has a further intriguing update.
There has been a breakthrough for Bayern in their efforts to sign Palhinha from Fulham, and it seems Romano expects it’s the most likely outcome that Kimmich will leave the Allianz Arena. There still seems to be some chance of the Germany international signing a new contract with his current club, but that’s clearly not what Romano expects to be the most likely outcome at the moment, so that could be good news for Liverpool.
“Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich is now a ‘here we go’ as there has been a breakthrough in talks between Bayern and Fulham. Palhinha asked very clearly to be allowed to join Bayern, and now it looks closer to going through, so what could this mean for the future of other Bayern midfielders?” Romano wrote.
“There has been a lot of speculation about Joshua Kimmich in particular as he’s in the final year of his contract at Bayern now, and some fans have asked me if Palhinha’s arrival means he’s replacing him.
“Let’s see what happens because Bayern have still a chance to extend Kimmich’s contract. Still, the most likely scenario at the moment is for Kimmich to leave and try a new experience, it will also depend on proposals because Kimmich will explore all the options available to him after the EURO.”
The future of Kimmich has been hot debated at BFW…where do you fall on whether or not the club should sell him this summer?
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is reportedly a primary target of Borussia Dortmund:
Borussia Dortmund are ready to try and sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg if they fail to convince Brighton to part ways with Pascal Gross.
Germany is in the EURO 2024 quarterfinals. Bayern Munich seems like it might torch some key players on its roster, and we are sitting here wondering why it just can’t all come together on both fronts to make for a smooth and seamless summer!
That is never the way, but it is also why we are here doing this podcast, so let’s get cracking with a look at what is on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Early thoughts on Germany vs. Spain at EURO 2024.
- Matthijs de Ligt looks like he is headed to Manchester United.
- Bayern Munich has agreed on personal terms with Xavi Simons, but that does not mean a deal is imminent.
- Arijon Ibrahimović re-upped with Bayern Munich and will be on the first team, but with what role?
- Bayern Munich could be asking Joshua Kimmich to take a 15% pay decrease. Would he do it? Does he even fit into Vincent Kompany’s plans?
- A shout to an upstart Bayern Munich fan club in Louisville, Kentucky (@MiaSanLou on X).
We can add Manchester United to the list of teams who wanted to get Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise before Bayern Munich could lock him down:
Man Utd are one of a number of clubs trying to hijack Bayern Munich’s move for Michael Olise, which is yet to be finalised.
At one point, Maxence Lacroix was one of Europe’s most sought-after defenders. Now, the Wolfsburg center-back looks like he will finally try his wears on the transfer market:
Maxence Lacroix has decided not to sign new deal at Wolfsburg, with one year left on current contract.
Lacroix, attracting interest in England and Spain as his exit this summer can be possible. pic.twitter.com/r6zYFmOXol
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2024
Bayern Munich and Germany both have a lot to mull over in upcoming weeks. We address some of those issues in this podcast:
- The offside debate — should Denmark’s goal have stood?
- Thoughts on Germany’s problems against Denmark.
- Thoughts on Nico Schlotterbeck’s performance — should he retain his spot?
- Thoughts on Leroy Sané (and so many related frustrations).
- Thoughts on some ways in which Julian Nagelsmann might set up his team against Spain.
- Thoughts on what makes Spain exceptional in UEFA EURO 2024.
- Should Nagelsmann start Niclas Füllkrug?
- Looking back at the history of Germany vs. Spain.
- A look at Bayern Munich’s defense — will Matthijs de Ligt actually be sold?
- Thoughts on Michael Olise’s seemingly impending moving to Bayern.
- More Bayern musings and thoughts on Tah as well as João Palhinha.