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Bayern Munich and Germany legend Lothar Matthäus just isn’t certain that the membership ought to have prioritized VfB Stuttgart attacker Nick Woltemade over Luis Díaz.
“Luis Díaz has confirmed his high quality within the Premier League. He’s quick and robust within the sort out. With him, Bayern have extra choices in assault once more. Bayern’s seek for a left winger was much like the seek for a coach a yr in the past. In the event that they find yourself having as a lot luck with Díaz as they did with Vincent Kompany, they are often glad that the names beforehand contacted by the membership didn’t go for a transfer to Munich,” Matthäus mentioned. “Díaz is already 28 years previous, Nick Woltemade is simply 23. In the event that they pay 75 million euros for a participant 5 years older, they should have nice confidence in Diaz. If one had been imply, one may ask: Why doesn’t Bayern have this confidence in Woltemade, who has already dedicated to FCB? VfB Stuttgart would most likely have been glad with the sum Díaz prices.”
Matthäus thinks there may be now much less urgency to get Woltemade because of the arrival of Díaz.
“Particularly since Musiala (presently with a damaged fibula and a number of other ligament accidents in his left ankle, ed.) might be again within the winter,” mentioned Matthäus.
Why not each?
With the rumors swirling that Harry Kane may very well be angling to depart Bayern Munich after this season, Woltemade may very well be completely important to get now earlier than both his worth goes up much more, or another membership (take into consideration what Liverpool FC did with Florian Wirtz) wows him with a special plan.
Former RB Leipzig star Ademola Lookman is making an attempt to power his manner out of Atalanta in favor of a transfer to Inter Milan:
⚠️ EXCL: Ademola Lookman has now handed in a switch request.
The Nigerian ahead has formally requested Atalanta to depart the membership after Italian facet rejected Inter opening bid.
Lookman needs to hitch Inter. ⚫️
GiveMeSport journalist Ben Jacobs captured extra element on the scenario, which has developed into being contentious:
Ademola Lookman has handed in a switch request and accused Atalanta of “blocking” a transfer to Inter.
Lookman provides he feels Atalanta have proven “poor remedy to me as each as each a human being and an expert footballer.” pic.twitter.com/kaUPfgRZtr
– Ben Jacobs (@jacobsben) August 3, 2025
Bayern Munich’s summer season is just about over. Positive, there a number of weeks left of the switch window, however video games have began and the preseason slate of matches is in movement.
Let’s have a look about how issues are going, the place they could go, and the way they could get there. That is what we’ve on faucet for this version of the Bavarian Podcast Works Present:
Bayern Munich acquired off to a great begin for the 2025/26 season, so let’s unpack how we’re feeling about the place issues stand and the way they appear.
Did the debut of Luis Díaz excite you?
Are you acquire into Tom Bischof and do you assume there are sufficient minutes to go round within the midfield?
Paul Wanner may get his probability…is he prepared?
Joao Palhinha’s transfer works for everybody concerned.
It’s time to cease messing about, Bayern Munich must go get Nick Woltemade and cease its standoff with VfB Stuttgart.
Our “too early” switch report card on Bayern’s strikes.
Catching up on all of Bayern Munich’s strikes to this point for the primary group and on campus.
Bayern Munich has been most carefully linked to VfB Stuttgart attacker Nick Woltemade of late, however is there an opportunity that the Bavarians may have one other large goal in thoughts?
Perhaps.
One report is tying Bayern Munich to 22-year-old Atlético Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios, but it surely appears a little bit far-fetched:
Spanish media are citing 21-year-old Pablo Barrios of Atlético Madrid as one other alleged goal for Bayern Munich. Nonetheless, upon nearer inspection, this switch appears extremely unlikely.
The brand new rumor originates from Barrios’s residence nation of Spain. In accordance with the portal fichajes.web , Barrios has apparently piqued the curiosity of FC Bayern, and the Munich membership is prepared to take a position a hefty switch price of round €80 million. In accordance with the report, the midfielder has grow to be a switch precedence for FCB.
The report goes on to say that Bayern executives, together with sporting director Max Eberl and Vincent Kompany, agree that Barrios represents a major reinforcement for the Munich membership. Though Barrios has an astronomical €500 million launch clause at Atletico, the capital metropolis membership is prepared to barter a suggestion above the aforementioned €80 million. In accordance with fichajes.web , there has even been contact between the golf equipment.
It appears extremely unlikely that Bayern Munich could be dropping that sort of cash on a switch price for any central midfielder at this level, not to mention that launch clause.
Manchester United may very well be trying to take a run at FC Barcelona teen Fermín López:
Manchester United are able to make a €70m provide to signal Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, says Sport. Fermin, 22, is thought to be one of many gem’s of the famed La Masia academy, however he has but to cement his place within the first XI and the membership would contemplate sanctioning his exit if such a big price is obtainable. Barca nonetheless have monetary points and €70m would go an extended strategy to serving to them signal new gamers, although the participant himself is reportedly reluctant to depart.
Bayern Munich hosted a strong Olympique Lyon facet in a preseason pleasant that may have been a little bit tougher than some would have thought.
Regardless, the Bavarians outlasted the guests for a 2-1 victory behind a brace from Michael Olise. Let’s speak about all of that and extra on the Bavarian Podcast Work — Postgame Present. That is what we’ve on faucet:
A have a look at the beginning XI and our ideas on the combo of kids and veterans. What did we like? What wanted work?
A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. Which children had been in a position to showcase themselves and who may want extra seasoning.
Some remaining ideas and takeaways on the match.
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes is drawing consideration from Al Nassr:
Al Nassr are pushing to signal Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes following Al Hilal’s failed try to convey him in, A Bola says. Al Hilal’s preliminary provide had been value a price of €120m and a five-year contract value €70m-per-year for Fernandes, however that sort of cash gained’t be a difficulty for Al Nassr. They hope that reuniting the 30-year-old with supervisor Jorge Jesus and former United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo may very well be sufficient to influence him to hitch them after additionally they signed João Félix from Chelsea.
Tottenham Hotspur may not be accomplished with its switch work after its transfer for João Palhinha. Spurs may be trying to bolster its assault with Paris Saint-Germain ahead Randal Kolo Muani:
Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani is on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Newcastle United after a everlasting transfer to Juventus stalled, says Le Parisien. Kolo Muani, 26, spent the second half of final season on mortgage at Juve, the place he scored 10 targets in 22 video games, however the two golf equipment are far aside on their valuation of a switch and the France worldwide is open to shifting to the Premier League.
Bayern Munich had a busy week, so let’s unwind and break it down. That is what we’ve on faucet for this version of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Heat-up Present:
In a loopy flip of occasions, João Palhinha is headed to Tottenham Hotspur. What does that imply for Bayern Munich from a sporting perspective and financially?
Studies are lastly dropping that Harry Kane may depart Bayern Munich after this season. How involved ought to Bayern Munich followers be? Does the membership must rethink its stance to carry agency on its bid for Nick Woltemade?
An superior Listener Q&A section.
A overview of Glad Gilmore 2 — and possibly two causes to get excited for what HBO/Max has arising.
Dušan Vlahović has been obtainable for months now, however AC Milan is looking for to usher in the Juventus striker:
Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic continues to be the precedence as AC Milan seek for a striker, however Gazzetta dello Sport has said that Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund and Paris Saint-Germain’s Gonçalo Ramos are actually seen as options to the Serbia worldwide. The Rossoneri would probably attempt to signal both of the brand new choices on mortgage. They’re additionally taking a look at Younger Boys’ Zachary Athekame amid struggles to signal Strasbourg proper again Guela Doué and are nonetheless engaged on a deal for Membership Brugge midfielder Ardon Jashari.
The Every day Schmankerl will take a one-day migration-induced hiatus. We might be again in enterprise on Wednesday August sixth.
Picture courtesy of BFW’s Alberto.
Tottenham Hotspur fan favourite Son Heung-Min is headed to LAFC:
LAFC have reached an settlement with Tottenham for a price within the area of $20-26 million (£15-20 million) for Son Heung-Min, and have reached whole agreements on private phrases, and are actually finalizing the blockbuster signing, sources inform GIVEMESPORT.
All agreements are set, now every part must be finalized. The price could set a brand new MLS league report switch, which presently stands on the $22 million Atlanta United spent to accumulate Emmanuel Latte Lath this winter.
