Bayern Munich and Eric Dier seem set to part ways after the season, but the Bavarians might already be looking at its preferred replacement — Sporting CP’s Ousmane Diomande:
Eric Dier is set for a Premier League return. Bayern have no plans with the Englishman beyond next summer and are very unlikely to offer him a new deal. Instead, the club is looking for younger players for the position – Sporting center-back Ousmane Diomande (20) is being monitored intensively by Bayern scouts.
Bayern have had a very positive impression of Ousmane Diomande after scouts watched him regularly. The 20-year could be a topic for the club next summer.
Bayern Munich will absolutely need another center-back, but there will likely be stiff competition for Diomande, who will likely be one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe next summer.
In a nutshell, getting the Sporting CP man will not be easy.
Tottenham Hotspur could be keeping close watch on Manchester City winger Jack Grealish:
Manchester City attacking midfielder Jack Grealish is on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur, reports Football Insider. It is reported that Spurs have identified the 29-year-old as an ideal signing to bolster their attack amid plans to add proven quality and experience to their current squad. A move is believed to be more likely to be explored next summer, with manager Pep Guardiola not looking to offload any players in January due to current injury concerns within his side.
At one point, Grealish was on Bayern Munich’s radar…would the Bavarians have interest in him next summer? It seems doubtful, but Bayern Munich is expected to sell one of Leroy Sané, Serge Gnabry, and Kingsley Coman during the summer transfer window.
Bayern Munich is on break, but there is no shortage of topics to talk about. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Breaking down the report from Sport1 about Bayern Munich’s rumored proposal to Jamal Musiala. What kind of money? How long? Why none of that really matters as much as having the ability now start to build around him as the club’s centerpiece.
- Bayern Munich is reportedly going to offload at least one winger this summer…who will it be? Can Paul Wanner help fill the void without Bayern having to spend for a replacement?
- João Palhinha is injured and some fans are unraveling, but it is not the end of the world even against a daunting schedule.
- Final thoughts on The Penguin.
Liverpool FC is taking a close look at PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, but could face competition from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Atlético Madrid:
Liverpool are understood to be considering a transfer move for in-form PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, who is also being looked at by other top clubs.
Sources have told CaughtOffside that Liverpool are currently showing the strongest interest in a potential deal for Pepi, while the United States international is also on the radar of other big names like Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool could do with strengthening their attack amid doubts over Mohamed Salah’s future, while Pepi could arguably also be an upgrade on the inconsistent Darwin Nunez in that central striker role.
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The talented 21-year-old is in superb form at the moment and this has put Europe’s top clubs on alert as he could be available for as little as €25million, CaughtOffside understands.
This is not the first time that Bayern Munich has been linked to Pepi. The Bavarians were — allegedly — deep in talks with Pepi before he made the decision to sign with FC Augsburg back in 2022.
AC Milan is talking to left-back Theo Hernández, but his desired salary could be an impediment:
Negotiations are ongoing between AC Milan and left-back Theo Hernández over a new contract. The 27-year-old wants to sign a long-term extension at the San Siro, but his representatives are looking for a “substantial” salary increase. His deal runs until the summer of 2026.
Hernández is — allegedly — one of the names on Bayern munich’s wish list should Alphonso Davies leave the club next summer, so this situation is worth watching…at least from a distance.
Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann will lead the German national team into another set of UEFA Nations League games.
This time, Germany will face off with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary in what should be more matches for the Germans to build momentum on the road to the 2026 World Cup.
Nagelsmann will be dealing with the normal obstacles like injuries and illnesses, but the squad has enough depth and versatility to cover whatever pops up (it also does not hurt that Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala might be the hottest player in Europe at the moment).
Let’s just jump into, this is what we have in tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- A look at Nagelsmann’s impact on the team and how things are going.
- Addressing some of what we know in terms of injured players and illnesses.
- Analyzing what to expect from each position group.
- Predictions on each match.
Manchester United might really be a contender for Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah:
The Red Devils are also in talks with Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah, who is out of contract in the summer. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also in the mix.
As previously reported, Real Madrid is also keeping a close eye on Tah as well per Diario AS (via 90Min.com):
Real Madrid are stepping up their own pursuit of Tah after losing Eder Militao to a long-term knee injury. The Champions League holders could make a move in January, with their shortlist also containing Al Nassr’s Aymeric Laporte and RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba. (Diario AS – Spain)
If there is a player with more drama surrounding him this point than Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr., we have not seen him. With rumors that he might be unhappy, clubs like Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly putting out feelers to the star attacker:
If Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior becomes available for transfer then Chelsea and PSG would be interested in signing him, says Marca. The Brazil winger has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia and Sport claims that he is starting to consider a move, with Al Hilal leading the chase. Any transfer would likely break Neymar’s world record of €222m, with Vinícius’ release clause set at €1 billion, but he will have options to stay in Europe if he desires.
Matchday 10 saw the in-form Omar Marmoush proving his versatility in scoring once again, this time with a sublime free-kick. We also witnessed the start of life under Dieter Hecking for VfL Bochum, a still ineffective VfB Stuttgart, and Bayern Munich steadily leading the march toward an unexciting title race.
Additionally, this episode covers:
- Why Sebastian Hoeneß’s VfB Stuttgart are facing a serious consistency problem.
- Why Eintracht Frankfurt are loving life under Dino Toppmöller?
- A brief history and societal context surrounding the ‘miserably charming’ city of Bochum and its beloved football club.
- Dieter Hecking’s eyebrows!
- …and much more.
