According to a report from Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies would actually like to stay in Bavaria, but needs the salary numbers to be to his liking.
That seems to be the issue for Bayern Munich, which does not want to overpay for the left-back and is — allegedly — looking to cut salaries. This report does appear to be a far different cry than the stories that have been floated indicating that Davies wants to join Real Madrid or that he is contemplating moves with FC Barcelona and Manchester United.
Will Bayern Munich buck up? Let’s see what Falk’s report says:
Alphonso Davies would very much like to stay at FC Bayern, but ‘the numbers have to be right’. Manchester United’s interest in Davies is getting more concrete with the numbers they’re willing to offer being higher than Bayern’s and Real Madrid’s. Still no agreement reached with any club.
It is interesting that Davies could be willing to stay, but it feels like his exit is already cemented…it is just a matter of where he goes. Surely, Bayern Munich would love to have Davies back and continue on this journey that really started to kick off during Hansi Flick’s tenure.
Money…fame…a bigger platform….those are the things that will — likely — drive Davies’ decision. Bayern Munich can compete in those arenas, but is probably unable to take down clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, or even FC Barcelona if push came to shove on a total package.
Bayern Munich will do everything that it can do to keep the Canadian, but will it be enough?
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 19
Bayern Munich is back in action and fans are excited about watching the squad come back together on the pitch.
Off the field, though, things might even be more hot with some of the rumors going on. Let’s talk about some of the biggest stories on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Joshua Kimmich is representing himself and might be bullying Bayern Munich’s more experienced front office.
- It still feels like Leroy Sané is going to re-up, but will the potential acquisition of Florian Wirtz be a stumbling block as Arsenal FC and Manchester United linger?
- Bayern Munich’s midfield is banged up, Leon Goretzka might start, and some people are not going to like it. Why has Goretzka become such a lightning rod for fans?
Song of the Week: “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop
This song was recorded way back in 1977, but did not get much acclaim until appearing on the soundtrack for Trainspotting (a lost 90s classic flick).
The song itself is a bit of wild story given when it was released, when it started to gain traction, and how often it has been used in movies, documentaries, television shows, and video games.
Anyway, enjoy:
Entertainment Rundown
Well…I haven’t started the latest season of Cobra Kai yet, so look for a return soon.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Bayern Munich vs. FC Augsburg
Bayern Munich is back in action in the Bundesliga on on Friday against a pesky FC Augsburg side.
After the international break, Bayern Munich is looking to rebuild some momentum. Will the Bavarians get off on the right foot? Let’s talk about that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:
- Bayern Munich was scorching hot before the break, can they pick up where they left off?
- What about that new pitch…will it be ready?
- A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table.
- A look at the rosters and injuries for FC Augsburg and Bayern Munich. Why did Manuel Neuer leave training on Wednesday?
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI…will there be any rotation?
- A prediction on the match.
Predictions
Bundesliga
If Bayern Munich truly wants to assert itself as the frontrunner to win the league, it cannot have any slip-ups against lesser teams.
Coming off an international break with a roster full of weary legs to play a Friday match sure seems like a trap game, but Bayern Munich looks like it is equipped to deal with such things this season.
At home (albeit on new grass!), this should be a win for the Bavarians.
Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-0 FC Augsburg
Other Bundesliga Predictions:
- Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 Heidenheim
- Borussia Dortmund 2-1 SC Freiburg
- Hoffenheim 1-2 RB Leipzig
- VfB Stuttgart 3-0 VfL Bochum
- VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 Union Berlin
- Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 Werder Bremen
- Holstein Kiel 1-1 Mainz 05
- Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 St. Pauli
Prediction Records
- Last Week Bundesliga: 2-7 (Through Matchday 10)
- Overall Bundesliga: 39-50
- UEFA Nations League: 81-66
- Champions League: 36-36 (Through Matchday 4)
- DFB-Pokal: 36-12 (Through 2nd Round)
- Total: 192-164
- Perfect Picks: 34 (when the score and winner is predicted exactly)
