The transfer situation surrounding Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman is open, but Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona could be the leaders in the clubhouse at the moment:
Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman might be heading for a transfer in the final days of the summer transfer window. Moreover, the 28-year-old is prioritizing a departure understanding that there are a couple of suitors for him.
Sky Sports News recently reported that Barcelona are looking at Coman as a backup plan if they can’t land Nico Williams. Manager Hansi Flick holds the former PSG youth player in high regard.
Sports Zone also reported that Coman has made his decision for next year clear—he wants to join PSG. Now, it’s up to PSG to make their move. The club is looking to add a winger and is also considering the possibility of a loan deal.
The latest information on the Coman file comes from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reports that Coman is now prioritizing moving away from Bayern, with potential developments expected in the coming days.
PSG, Barcelona, and clubs from the Premier League are showing interest, making Coman a pivotal player to watch as the final 13 days of the transfer window unfold.
Like Leon Goretzka, Coman’s salary (rumored to be €17 million) could be a major deterrent in seeing him get sold this summer. While PSG could afford it with no problem, Barca does not have endless finances.
Bayern Munich could have to eat some of Coman’s salary to make any deal happen.
Rumors are swirling that Germany international İlkay Gündoğan might want to leave FC Barcelona:
Barcelona midfielder İlkay Gündoğan is keen to leave the club before the transfer window slams shut, amid interest from Turkey and Saudi Arabia, reports Sport.
Barcelona have been open to approaches for Gündogan this summer, and a move is gathering pace now that the midfielder has reportedly informed officials at the club of his wish to depart the Nou Camp.
The report reveals that both Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are battling to sign the former Manchester City captain, with Sarı Kanaryalar manager Jose Mourinho making it clear that should funds be available, he will attempt to strike a deal for the playmaker.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia have also been long-term admirers of Gündogan and have reportedly regularly attempted to persuade the Germany international to make the switch to the Saudi Pro League.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was quizzed about Gündogan’s future after his team’s 2-1 win over Valencia on Saturday and said that he “had the feeling that he will stay.”
One DFB-Pokal match is in the books (an easy 4-0 win over SSV Ulm), but the hard work really does lie ahead for Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians kick off the Bundesliga on Sunday against Wolfsburg, which is just one of the topics on the agenda to discuss for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. Check out what we have on tap:
- Coming down from game one, where do things stand heading into the Bundesliga opener.
- Is the club doing Leon Goretzka dirty, hurting itself, or both? This is truly a complex situation.
- Is Kingsley Coman the next Bayern Munich player on his way out?
- Checking in on the forgotten man, Paul Wanner. The youngster impresses for Heidenheim…what does that mean?
- Some news on the upcoming BPW schedule that you will not want to miss.
Manchester United is reportedly interested in Barca winger Raphinha:
Manchester United have identified Barcelona winger Raphinha as a potential target as they consider parting ways with Antony and Jadon Sancho, but would need to stump up €60m (£51m) to get a deal done.
Juventus has long held an interest in Leon Goretzka, but the Italian power might not be in a position to make a move for the midfielder these days:
Juventus have been offered the chance to sign Leon Goretzka, a player they have long been interested in. The German midfielder has been one of Europe’s best for several seasons, playing a key role in Bayern Munich’s recent successes. Previously, Bayern were unwilling to sell him, but their new manager, Vincent Kompany, has now made him available for transfer.
Kompany informed Goretzka that he is not part of his current tactical plans and advised him to find a new club if he wants regular playing time. With Bayern’s midfield packed with talent, competition for game time is intense, limiting Goretzka’s opportunities on the pitch. This presents a golden opportunity for Juve to sign one of Europe’s top midfielders. However, the Bianconeri believe his availability has come too late.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Juventus are focused on signing Teun Koopmeiners and can no longer consider the German. Koopmeiners’ arrival will complete their midfield, leaving no room for Goretzka.
Bayern Munich came into its DFB-Pokal match against SSV Ulm looking to exorcise the ghosts of past German Cups.
Consider that mission accomplished as the Bavarians stormed away from SSV Ulm for a thoroughly dominant 4-0 win in a match where the squad was never seriously threatened.
Bayern Munich put forth a first strong effort and gave Vincent Kompany his first real win as manager at the club. Let’s take a look at what’s on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:
- A look at Kompany’s starting XI — what was shocking (not much) vs. what was expected (pretty much all of it).
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
- Appreciating the greatness of Thomas Müller.
- The midfield of Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović.
- This was nice, but it will likely be different moving forward.
- Addressing the Leon Goretzka news.
Needless to say, Brighton & Hove Albion is ecstatic over the acquisition of Mainz 05 attacker Brajan Gruda.
“I wouldn’t say he is a typical German. I think he has amazing skills with the ball. He’s like a boy from the street, as we say in German. He likes to dribble; he likes to have the ball at his feet. He can do special things,” said Brighton & Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler. “We need to give Brajan time. He comes from Germany. He is very young, it’s a different culture here. The Premier League is the best league in the world. We try to integrate him as fast as possible and give him all the support and help he needs, like for all the other players, to try to improve him and make him ready for the Premier League.“
Chelsea FC could eyeing a move for Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho:
Chelsea have joined the race to sign Man Utd winger Jadon Sancho after Paris Saint-Germain withdrew from talks. A loan with an obligation to buy is possible but the two clubs could also focus on a permanent swap deal.
Bayern Munich’s preseason is essentially over (the new friendly vs. Grasshopper Club Zürich notwithstanding) and the team is looking more and more like a finished product.
That said, a lot happened since our last Weekend Warm-up Show, so there was a lot to talk about. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Since we last spoke: Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui officially skipped town for Manchester United, Désiré Doué chose Paris Saint-Germain, Alphonso Davies is in limbo, and Kingsley Coman’s future is up in the air. This is fine.
- Marco Reus is off to MLS and the LA Galaxy. Will Robert Lewandowski join him at some point? Also, some brief thoughts on the steroid topic from this week.
- What can go right and what can wrong for Bayern Munich.
- A brief entertainment rundown and some podcast-related announcements.
Liverpool FC could be contemplating one final attempt at procuring Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi:
Liverpool are readying one final take-it-or-leave-it offer for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi after the Spain international knocked back an initial approach.
However, a report from Football Insider indicates that Liverpool could wait until January:
Liverpool will wait until the January transfer window before making another big move to sign a midfielder after being rejected by Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. Arne Slot does not want to see a deal rushed through for a player who may not be the right fit.
Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo was linked to Manchester City, but there appears to be no interest in the English side for the 23-year-old:
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has no interest in leaving the club to join Manchester City, despite reports suggesting he’d be open to the move.
