Leon Goretzka’s situation at Bayern Munich does not look like it is going to change any time soon.
Given that, Manchester United is expected to — at least — kick the tires on Goretzka next summer:
According to The Sun, Manchester United are interested in signing Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka next summer. The midfielder is reportedly unhappy at the German club due to lack of game-time and won’t mind leaving them at the end of the season.
Leon Goretzka is unhappy at Bayern Munich as he isn’t getting enough game time. Aleksandar Pavlovic has emerged as the club’s main midfielder and the signing of Joao Palhinha has made the case even worse for the veteran name.
The situation has escalated to a point where Goretzka is willing to leave the German club. Sensing an opportunity, Manchester United want to bank on and lure away him to Old Trafford next season.
It could be a good acquisition for the Red Devils given the 29-year-old’s experience and qualities. His presence will add a lot of value in the midfield unit as well as help the young bloods in the squad. The player’s contract will run out in 2016, meaning Bayern Munich will be desperate to cash in him next summer.
At this point, Goretzka is going to need to consider any options made available to him.
Pep Guardiola’s contract status is not the only reason some players might be contemplating an exit. The club’s legal matters could also influence contract negotiations for some players:
Manchester City are making contingency plans for the likes of Erling Haaland, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden while they await the verdict of the case against them from the Premier League.
Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen is the marquee matchup in the Bundesliga so far this season and will feature two excellent teams, led by two coaches making big impacts with their respective squads.
Let’s take a look at the breakdown for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- Some thoughts on how excited we should all be for this.
- Why this match will tell us a lot about both teams.
- A look at where each team is in the table and the recent form of each squad.
- A look at the rosters and injuries for Bayer Leverkusen and the Bayern Munich.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
Is Manchester United really contemplating not kicking the tires on Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala because it is still trying to wring something (anything?) from Mason Mount?
Maybe:
Manchester United reportedly believe that there is still hope for Mason Mount to turn things around and deliver for the club after the £55m they invested in him just over a year ago, even amid stories about Jamal Musiala being a possible transfer target.
That’s according to a report from Give Me Sport, who claim that Man Utd still have faith in Mount in that attacking midfield position, despite the ongoing links with Bayern Munich star Musiala, who could be seen as a replacement and upgrade on Mount in that role.
Mount shone during his time at Chelsea but it just hasn’t happened for him at United so far, with fans likely to be losing patience with the England international after his injury problems and lack of impact on the pitch.
Still, it seems the feeling inside Old Trafford is that Mount can still come good for Erik ten Hag’s side, so it will be interesting to see what he can produce for the team in the season ahead.
In fairness, even if Mount can get back to something like his best form, many fans will feel Musiala is the bigger natural talent with a higher ceiling anyway.
The Germany international has been a joy to watch for Bayern and for his national team in recent times, and he seems like someone who would really elevate United to the next level.
Still, it also remains to be seen how realistic such a move would be, as MUFC will no doubt be behind other big names such as Real Madrid and Manchester City if Musiala does decide to leave Bayern.
The 21-year-old will want to be winning major trophies and playing in the Champions League, and that’s not something United look like being able to guarantee at the moment as their struggles continue.
It looks like free agent goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny will, indeed, head to FC Barcelona:
Wojciech Szczesny to Barcelona, here we go! Deal in place for Polish goalkeeper to join as free agent.
Szczesny will come out of retirement to sign for Barça and replace ter Stegen on one year contract.
↪️ Medical tests will take place in Spain in the next days. pic.twitter.com/FClO42e6Qg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 25, 2024
Welcome to episode four of the Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl!
In this episode, we dive into Matchday 4, where Stuttgart bounced back from their midweek Champions League defeat to thrash Borussia Dortmund at the Neckarstadion.
Marcus also takes a closer look at Union Berlin’s new project under Danish manager Bo Svensson, plus a special Bundesliga spotlight that will warm your heart!
This week, Marcus will also cover:
- Why Marcus’s early Stuttgart prediction might make him look silly — apologies to Sebastian Hoeneß!
- Is Nuri Sahin the next underwhelming Dortmunder junge at the helm?
- Could Pellegrino Matarazzo be the first Bundesliga manager to get the sack in the 2024/25 season?
- …and much more!
Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Larsson is becoming a hot commodity — so much so, that Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Arsenal FC, and Liverpool are all interested in the 20-year-old:
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Larsson (20) is being monitored by Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and more.
The Swedish international has netted twice in four Bundesliga games this season.
(Jason Pettigrove) pic.twitter.com/gqAB6jQWCK
— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) September 25, 2024
Liverpool FC, Manchester United, and Manchester City might all get the opportunity to sign Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons, who is on loan this season with RB Leipzig:
Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain permanently next summer. Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are all keen on the RB Leipzig loanee, who is valued at €80m (£67m).
Bayern Munich, of course, has also been linked to Simons.
Bayern Munich are playing some of the best football we have seen in years. The club just got done scoring twenty goals in a single week and allowed ZERO shots (not shots on goal, just shots) against Werder Bremen. Vincent Kompany is proving the doubters wrong, and at the same time providing a damning indictment of the brand of football employed by former coach Thomas Tuchel. However, major challenges loom over the horizon.
In this episode, INNN and Cyler discuss the following:
- A deep dive into the differences between Thomas Tuchel and Vincent Kompany.
- Why Kompany’s players seem to suddenly be “playing better” in the new system.
- The curious case of Joshua Kimmich — how Tuchel gaslit an entire fanbase.
- Why Vincent Kompany’s relegation at Burnley may have set him up for this current level of success.
- Setting a baseline — our expectations for upcoming games against Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, and FC Barcelona.
- Why those three games matter.
- How should Kompany line up his team? Does João Palhinha deserve a chance against Leverkusen?
- INNN is forced to shut up about Thomas Müller (for one episode, don’t get used to it).
- What is the major concern heading into the Leverkusen game? INNN and Cyler disagree.
- What would it mean for Kompany if he fails to beat Leverkusen?
