FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC could be shaping up to be the primary contenders for Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, should the Germany international decide to move on this summer:
Barcelona are reportedly the latest club showing an interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who is also on Liverpool’s radar as he nears the end of his contract and could be set to become available on a free transfer next summer.
The experienced Germany international has been one of the finest players in Europe in his position for many years now, and it seems crazy that Bayern have allowed someone of his quality to come so close towards the end of his deal.
Still, this is the reality Bayern now face, and it’s not too surprising to see someone like Barcelona on alert for his potential availability on a free, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
Kimmich could be an ideal player for Barca to finally replace Sergio Busquets in that deep-lying midfield role, but one imagines there’ll be plenty of competition for his signature if he still hasn’t signed a new deal at the Allianz Arena in the next few months.
As of now, it seems like Kimmich will sign a contract extension in Bavaria, but he will have offers should he decide to test the market during the summer.
Even with David Alaba’s future extremely uncertain at the moment, Real Madrid is not considering a return for center-back Sergio Ramos:
Free agent defender Sergio Ramos isn’t on the radar of Real Madrid, reports Mundo Deportivo. Despite the 38-year-old being suggested as a potential option to replace Dani Carvajal, who sustained a serious knee injury in Saturday’s 2-0 win with Villarreal, it is reported that the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy isn’t currently looking to him as a solution.
Bayern Munich is back in action and we are thrilled about getting to see the squad lace up their boots to take on a very tough VfB Stuttgart side in the Bundesliga this weekend.
There is a lot to talk about, so let’s down to discussing why this match is so intriguing:
- Why VfB Stuttgart is a challenge for Bayern Munich, but still has a way to go to get back to where it was last season.
- 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 VfB Stuttgart and the Bayern Munich.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
While Arsenal FC and Manchester City might be big admirers of Bayer Leverkusen ace Florian Wirtz, those clubs are currently on the outside looking in at the German star.
Instead, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are the front-runners to land the 21-year-old should he opt to pursue a transfer during the summer window:
Arsenal and Manchester City may struggle in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, with the German international more likely to land at Bayern Munich or Real Madrid, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
Wirtz has quickly become one of the most exciting attacking midfielders in Europe, recovering from a terrible knee injury before bouncing back remarkably. His performances have attracted the interest of some of the biggest clubs around the globe, but Xabi Alonso’s side will be desperate to keep hold of him.
The Bundesliga champions managed to keep hold of Wirtz in the summer after an impressive season, helping Leverkusen lift the title, but the young midfielder will have a huge decision to make at the end of the campaign.
Sources have confirmed to GIVEMESPORT that Arsenal and Manchester City could now struggle in the race to secure the signature of Wirtz. It’s understood that the German international is more likely to land at Bayern Munich or Real Madrid than make a move to the Premier League in 2025.
That’s the views as it stands of insiders in Germany as Wirtz prepares to make a huge decision in his career. It’s now likely that he will leave Leverkusen next year and has been heavily linked to some of the biggest clubs around Europe, including Arsenal and Man City.
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick loves working with world-class striker — and the Catalans might be conjuring up a deal for Manchester City star Erling Haaland:
Barcelona are prepared to do “everything” to sign Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
The proposed move is being spearheaded by Joan Laporta, who wants to make a “media signing” before the end of his term as Barça club president.
The deal could happen in 2025 or 2026, with the expected exit of City manager Pep Guardiola playing a key role in Haaland’s desire to change clubs.
While Robert Lewandowski has made a superb start to the 2024-25 LaLiga season, scoring 12 goals in 11 games, the club are looking for a forward to eventually replace the 36-year-old.
Haaland, 24, has been sensational since joining Man City in 2022, scoring a remarkable 73 goals in 73 games in the Premier League. His deal with the club runs until 2027, meaning Barça won’t be able to sign him on the cheap — which could be a big problem given their well-documented financial woes.
What an international break. With even more injuries adding up since the game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Germans still found a way to win. Undav was missed up top but newcomer Jamie Leweling silenced all the doubters by stunning the Netherlands with a remarkable strike.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
- The lineup that Julian Nagelsmann picked, and the absence the injuries have left in this squad
- Tim Kleindienst didn’t do enough to earn a return
- Why Julian Nagelsmann is a genius
- The solution for Germany’s goalkeeper situation
- Looking back at squandered opportunities in recent tournaments and why the next World Cup might be looking good for Germany
- Jamie Leweling earned the #7 after a man of the match performance
The hiring of Thomas Tuchel for the English national team has received a mixed reaction to say the least. Gary Lineker would have preferred to see the position stay with interim boss Lee Carsley:
Former Premier League striker Gary Lineker has revealed that interim boss Lee Carsley was his primary choice to become the new England boss, despite the Football Association (FA) opting for ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel.
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker – who played for the likes of Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City – insisted that Carsley would have been his first-choice appointment: “I would have given the job to Lee Carsley. I’ve seen enough to suggest that the players really trust him.”
Suggesting that he, in his four-game spell as interim boss thus far, has produced an attractive brand of football – something England have perceivably lacked in recent years – Lineker said:
“He’s imaginative enough to produce something that’s a joy to watch, is entertaining, that is front-footed football. I really liked him. But I could tell he knew he wasn’t getting the job. I suspect between his first camp and sometime before first Greece game and that would have affected his thinking.”
Borussia Dortmund looks like it is getting close to adding a mega-talent from Serbia:
⚫️ Excl | Borussia Dortmund is interested in signing Serbian supertalent Andrija #Maksimovic next summer ✔️
Several top clubs (Juventus, ManCity, Liverpool) are also monitoring the situation of the 17y/o offensive midfielder from Red Star Belgrade.
Maksimovic’s contract at #FKCZ runs until 2027 and he is expected to cost at least €15m.
Depending on what happens, this could be a situation to watch as it pertains to Maximilian Beier, who is still trying to get his footing with Borussia Dortmund. While the big stage and money were certainly tempting for Beier, it seems like — at least as of now — he could have used at least another season with Hoffenheim.
Even when Bayern Munich is on a break, there are ample subjects to talk about.
We will definitely tackle some hot topics brewing in Bavaria, but the German national team is also looking like things are clicking under Julian Nagelsmann, so let’s hop right into some chatter about why things are going so well at the moment:
- Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany is — gasp! — inspiring. The former Bayern Munich boss is really connecting with this group and something special could be brewing for 2026.
- Dissecting those Matthijs de Ligt rumors. Did Bayern Munich let him go because he was making too much money…or because he was spending too much time pumping iron in the gym? Or…are these stories just nonsense being floated out there?
- Details on a deal between Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies and Real Madrid have leaked. Will the Bavarians be able to match what Real Madrid is offering the Canadian star? Do they even want to? Let’s discuss.
