Spurs, Gunners talking to Sané (TBR Football)
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC are both talking to Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané:
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have had conversations with Leroy Sane’s representatives, TBR Football can reveal. Former Manchester City winger Sane is out of contract at Bayern Munich this summer fueling speculation over his long-term future. The 29-year-old left the Premier League to join Bayern back in 2020, where he has now made 211 appearances, scoring 59 goals in the process.
Sane has been praised by Harry Kane this season, a winger who has enjoyed an upturn in fitness and form since Vincent Kompany’s arrival. And given that Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Sane, the prospect of a Premier League return for the winger has often been mooted.
That being said, TBR chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Sane has held talks with a number of clubs in England, even if discussions with Bayern are also continuing. It’s understood that prior to Christmas, Sane had decided that he wanted to leave Bayern – but things have changed in recent months.
Coming off of a two-goal effort vs. St. Pauli, Sané’s stock seems to be on the rise after what most would describe as a mediocre season so far. While Bayern Munich is reportedly going to make a decision on the Germany international soon, it might have to expedite those plans if it wants to keep him and avoid the possibility of a bidding war.
Another Félix flame out (ESPN)
João Félix is likely on his way out of AC Milan:
João Félix is attracting interest from Galatasaray and Saudi Arabia after AC Milan opted not to sign him on a permanent deal this summer, reports Nicolo Schira. The 25-year-old has been on loan at AC Milan since January, but has generally struggled to make an impact at San Siro. As such, the Italian club aren’t expected to trigger their option at the end of the season, which could open the door to the likes of Galatasaray and others. Félix is due to return to Chelsea in June, where he is under contract until 2031.
What’s wrong with him this time? Well...
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 37 (Bavarian Football Works)
What a week it has been at Bayern Munich...
There has been massive drama surrounding a legendary player and the club executives, and the team is steamrolling into key match-ups with FC Augsburg and Inter Milan.
Let’s dive into all of it on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show. This is what we have on tap:
Why the situations surrounding Thomas Müller and Max Eberl are not only causing consternation with fans, but how they might be showing a greater disconnect between the different factions within the club.
Are Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge overstaying their welcome — or strategically taking bullets to help the club move forward.
The most recent transfer rumors include a potential move for goalkeeper Daniel Peretz and also Dayot Upamecano’s expectations for a contract extension might actually end up being too hefty for Bayern Munich to absorb.
Listener Q&A responses.
Report: Werner, Silva out at Leipzig (kicker)
RB Leipzig loanees André Silva (Werder Bremen) and Timo Werner (Tottenham Hotspur) will be sold this summer per kicker:
A change of coach often gives players who previously played only supporting roles the opportunity to assert themselves again. But this is not the case for Leipzig loanees André Silva and Timo Werner. Despite Marco Rose’s departure , both attackers, who will return in the summer, are clearly on the verge of parting ways.
The duo didn’t seem to be pushing for a long-term future in their loan spells (both are under contract until 2026). Werner appeared in 18 Premier League matches for Tottenham Hotspur this season – none of them the full 90 minutes – but he didn’t score a goal. Due to his unsatisfactory performance, Spurs even dropped the 57-time Germany international from their Europa League squad in early February in favor of Bayern loanee Mathys Tel .
During the same period, Silva signed a loan contract with Werder Bremen. Since then, the Portuguese has played in every match for the club, with the exception of the recent away game in Kiel, even starting four times. He hasn’t been particularly convincing (kicker average rating of 4.16): He scored his only goal from the penalty spot in the 4-2 defeat to Gladbach.
Gunners, Bayern, Chelsea vying for Williams (The Guardian’s Ed Aarons via @iMiaSanMia)
Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, and Bayern Munich are all considered to be prime contenders for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams:
Arsenal are exploring a summer move for Nico Williams. Sporting director Andrea Berta has held talks with the Spain forward’s representatives. Bayern Munich and Chelsea are also believed to be in the race, with his release clause thought to be set at €58m. Williams is expected to push for a move this summer.
Curiously, this report does not include FC Barcelona, who has long been thought to be the frontrunner for Williams. Regardless, it appears that Arsenal is working hard to get Williams (via @iMiaSanMia):
Talks are underway between Arsenal and the representatives of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, according to The Guardian. The Gunners are reported to have “heavily scouted” the 22-year-old Spain international in the last two years, with new club sporting director Andrea Berta beginning the initial groundwork over a potential move in the summer transfer window. The release clause in the contract of Williams, who has directly contributed to nine goals in 25 LaLiga matches this season, is set at €58 million.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: FC Augsburg vs. Bayern Munich (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich will travel to FC Augsburg for a suddenly tough battle against a very defensive squad.
The Bavarians, of course, are very banged up at the moment and Vincent Kompany will have to work around the numerous injuries on the squad. We will dive deep into that and more during the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. Here is what we have in tap:
A look into where each team falls in the Bundesliga table and some discussion on the recent form of each side.
A look at the injury situations for both teams.
A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI, which is a tough ask given all of the injuries.
A prediction on the match.
Barca giving up on Isak? (El Nacional via 90Min.com)
FC Barcelona might be giving up on its pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak:
Barcelona accept they cannot compete for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer and so will urge the Sweden international to delay a decision on his future until 2026, when they expect to have sufficient funds.
United with an edge on Ekitiké? (ESPN)
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitiké is in the crosshairs of Manchester United:
Manchester United hold a key advantage over the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle United in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitiké this summer, according to the Daily Mirror. Sources close to the 22-year-old indicate that a summer move to the Premier League is a distinct possibility. A £60m valuation has been mooted for the France under-21 international, which has seemingly alerted the attention of Man United in particular. Ekitiké is a boyhood fan of the Red Devils, which could make all the difference if a Premier League bidding war ensues at the end of the season.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Special Edition: Thomas Müller’s possible departure from Bayern Munich (Bavarian Football Works)
Thomas Müller, Mr. Bayern Munich, might not be a part of the first team squad for the first time since 2009. Müller commands an international following; the love for him comes from all corners of the world and stretches beyond Bayern. In this episode, some BFW podcasters express their feelings about Müller’s possible departure. In this episode, Chuck, Michael, Jack, Muller_Era and Samrin speak about the Raumdeuter’s possible departure as well as what he means to them personally.
Note: Everyone expressed their views at different points and not everything that has come out about the situation now was known at the time the views were expressed.
Šeško headed to England? (ESPN)
Benjamin Šeško’s list of suitors continues to grow, but he might want to make a move to the Premier League:
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has caught the eye of Arsenal, Manchester United, AC Milan and Bayern Munich, according to Bild. However, the 21-year-old favours a move to the Premier League and that places Arsenal at the top of the queue given they will be playing in next season’s Champions League and it’s unlikely that Man United will unless they win the Europa League. The 6-foot-5 Slovenia international has a reported release clause of €70m.
City set for loss of big names? (Football Insider via 90Min.com)
Manchester City could be at ease with losing Mateo Kovačić, Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne:
Manchester City are open to parting ways with Mateo Kovačić, Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne to raise the funds needed to pursue a £50m deal for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.
Bavarian Podcast Works — The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl: Matchday 27 (Bavarian Football Works)
Spring is in the air in Europe, which can only mean one thing: we’re nearing the end of another Bundesliga season!
In this episode, we discuss: