Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could have his eye on two Bayern Munich stars for the 2025 summer transfer window — Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala.
With Rodri linked to Real Madrid for a transfer next summer, City could look to Kimmich to fill the void, while Musiala has long been rumored to be the apple of Guardiola’s eye:
Manchester City are reportedly targeting two key signings next year.
The Cityzens enjoyed a quiet summer transfer window with Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan Pep Guardiola’s only two signings.
And although the defending champions’ summer business has gone under the radar, according to a recent report from Fichajes, the 2025 window could be very different for the Sky Blues.
The Spanish outlet claims City have included two Bayern Munich first-team players on their transfer shortlist — Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich with the latter in line to replace Rodri amid his links to Real Madrid.
Kimmich will be a free agent at the end of the season and with his future at the Allianz already under threat following a summer of strong speculation, a free transfer to the Etihad would not be surprising.
This isn’t the first time Musiala has been linked with a move to City. The 21-year-old emerged as a key target for Guardiola’s side earlier this year. However, despite being set to make an offer, the English champions have yet to make an approach for the Germany international.
Kimmich being a free transfer could allow for Manchester City to splurge on Musiala in the same window. While this seems far off, it is not really all that far off. Bayern Munich will — no doubt — attempt to ink both players to new deals in the coming months.
Free agent midfielder Adrien Rabiot turned down a chance to play for AC Milan:
Free agent midfielder Adrien Rabiot has turned down the chance to join AC Milan. The Frenchman remains without a club after departing Juventus.
Gazzetta dello Sport is also reporting that Rabiot is waiting for Manchester United to make him an offer that he cannot refuse:
However, Rabiot is still holding out hope for a contract offer from Man Utd.
Bayern Munich has three real games under its belt with Vincent Kompany and there is plenty to analyze and discuss regarding those performances. So…let’s not waste any time and get right to discussing everything! Here is what we have on tap this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Why we disagreed with Vincent Kompany’s approach for the first two Bundesliga games, why questioning the coach’s decision-making is not a bad thing, and how there can still be faith in a project despite having questions about it.
- In the end, we just want Kompany to avoid the same mistakes that felled both Julian Nagelsmann and Hansi Flick.
- Talking through four emerging storylines that we should get clarity in the coming weeks.
- Why Jamal Musiala not being on the Ballon d’Or list might not seem like a big deal to us, but could weigh heavily on the mind of the youngster.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says it is too early to really know the potential of this team.
“You’re always excited for things to get going and you want to see how you stack up as a team against the other teams. However, you can’t really judge that on the first matchday, and it’s only after about the sixth game that you can tell which teams are doing well and whether things are clicking with the team,” Neuer said. ““A lot will be down to us. If you play yourself into a good rhythm, like Leverkusen did last year, then you get a really good feeling on the pitch and that is what we want to create. We need to rediscover this self-confidence and the Bayern DNA.”
FC Barcelona is still eyeing a move for Nico Williams in 2025:
Though he stayed put this summer, doubts remain over how long Nico Williams will stay at Athletic Club. The winger was heavily courted by Barcelona during the transfer window.
According to El Nacional (via 90Min.com), Barca thinks it will be able to get Williams next summer:
Barcelona believe Williams remains open to the idea of heading to Camp Nou in 2025 if they trigger his €58m release clause.
The German national team is about to embark on a new era.
Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann will attempt to figure out what he has with this group and also ponder a way to best position these players — while also figuring out what combinations might work best together.
With games against Hungary and the Netherlands, Germany will get two stiff tests in the coming days. Let’s talk about it all right here! This is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- Catching up on what has been going on in the German national team camp.
- How do the position groups stack up? The defense has some questions…the midfield must have answers…and the attack needs to prove itself.
- What German national team fans need to see in each of these matches.
- A look at the projected starting XI for Saturday’s match vs. Hungary.
- Predictions for each match.
Liverpool FC still does not know if there is a future that includes Mo Salah with the club:
Liverpool will open contract talks with Mohamed Salah after he suggested he could be playing his last season for the club. Salah’s current deal is up in 2025.
According to Bernabéu Digital (via 90Min.com), Liverpool already has an idea of who it might like to fill Salah’s shoes should he skip town:
If Salah leaves, Liverpool will try to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid. The winger was admired by Jurgen Klopp and is also appreciated by new head coach Arne Slot.
Per the Liverpool Echo (via 90Min.com), Salah wants to ink a new deal with the club:
Mohamed Salah is keen to sign a new contract with Liverpool, despite suggesting this could be his final season at Anfield.
FC Barcelona attacker Raphinha almost walked away from the game after battling some inner demons:
The new BPW series – The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl – continues with its second episode, covering the second matchday of the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season.
If you missed this matchday due to travel, socializing, or any other reason, this is the episode (and podcast) for you! Marcus recaps all the matchday results, offering his insights on Bayer Leverkusen’s loss and why Bayern Munich fans should be wary of a resurgent RB Leipzig. In the ‘Bundesliga Spotlight’ segment, Marcus also shines a light on the week’s most captivating moment in German football: the miracle boys from Heidenheim!
In this week’s episode, Marcus will cover:
- Why this edition of RB Leipzig feels different, and why that may lead to the Bundesliga becoming a three-horse race.
- Jonathan Tah’s agents’ comments and how they might’ve affected his game against RB Leipzig.
- Why Mainz 05’s Nadiem Amiri might become the signing of the season.
- Words do not do them justice, but Marcus tries to explain the importance of FC Heidenheim.
- Why Stuttgart are in trouble following their poor start to the 2024/25 Bundesliga season.
- A quick preview of Matchday 3, with Bayern Munich returning to Holstein Kiel for the first time since their DFB-Pokal exit back in 2021.
