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According to a report from Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich star Leroy Sané is not interested in a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, but would consider a move to Arsenal FC.

The problem? No offers have been received from Arsenal — just Saudi Arabia and Galatasaray:

Leroy Sané is not interested in a move to Tottenham. Arsenal would be his favourite destination in England. As of now, the most concrete offers are from Saudi Arabia and Galatasaray. Sané has intensively considered a potential move to Galatasaray.

Per Altschäffl, Sané still wants to stay at Bayern Munich, but the current proposal from the Bavarians remains an issue. However, if a deal does get worked out between Sané and Bayern Munich, the club would end its search for a new left wing:

The player would ideally prefer to stay at Bayern, but he’s still unwilling to accept the offer at the table. From Bayern’s perspective, the door is still open - as long as he didn’t receive a better offer, he can sign the extension. If Sané ends up extending, there would be no urgent need for a big name signing on the wing.

In honor of Bayern Munich potentially having the same left wings next season, we’re just going to play a subpar Mötley Crüe tune from 1989 — “Same Old Situation” — which is not remotely a top-end Crüe song, but just seemed fitting...

Want some more Bayern Munich and German national team chatter? Awesome, because the Bavarian Podcast Works Show is here to fill that void for you. We’ve got a some thoughts on Leon Goretzka role with Germany, Julian Nagelsmann’s internal debate about potentially taking the Bayern Munich job last summer. We also discuss whether or not Rafael Leão, Cody Gakpo, Eberechi Eze, and Kaoru Mitoma are worthy left win targets and discuss why Timo Werner and Jadon Sancho should be cautionary tales for young footballers. You can get the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, Acast, and below:

According to a report from Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich is willing to talk to Tottenham Hotspur regarding Mathys Tel and could even lessen the previously agreed upon release clause fee for the attacker.

The end could be near for Tel’s tenure in Bavaria:

Bayern are willing to renegotiate with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy for Mathys Tel’s departure. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has a good contact with Spurs and he will lead the talks. The German champions are willing to demand less than the agreed clause and could lower the asking price to £30m (€35m).

The schism between Bayern Munich and Tel is bizarre. Just a year ago, the Frenchman looked like a building block for the future, but by midseason, it was clear that he lacked a role for the Bavarians. Now, it seems like his future will be in London and a chance for a fresh start could await.

Looking for some thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich signing of Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah? What about a discussion on what is going on with Leroy Sané and how likely he is to join Arsenal FC or Tottenham Hotspur? FInally, we hit on the Champions League finale in Munich and how the trickle-down effect of bad decisions from the past few years cost Bayern Munich the chance to play for the UCL crown at home. You can get the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, Acast or below:

In preparation of the 2024/25 Bundesliga-winning season, Bayern Munich traveled to Seoul, South Korea to battle Tottenham. One week later, Bayern met them again in London. Bayern won the friendly matches 2-1 and 3-2, respectively.

In his first match at Tottenham since leaving the club in 2023, Harry Kane received a standing ovation from the crowd.

In this year’s rematch against the reigning UEFA Europa League champions, Kane and company will look to impress the Bayern fans at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern will play Tottenham at the pre-season Telekom Cup on August 7 (18:30 CEST) at Allianz Arena

The Tottenham friendly will likely be Bayern’s final match ahead of the 2025 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on August 16th against DFB-Pokal winner, Stuttgart.

Due to the early timing of the Club World Cup (June 14th-July 13th), Bayern’s veteran players will need to get creative about vacation plans to recharge mentally and physically but also be prepared for the season.

Just a few days before the January transfer window closed, Tottenham Hotspur made a blockbuster €60 million bid for Bayern Munich youngster Mathys Tel, one which the club accepted but the player did not. Tel did eventually move on to Tottenham a few days later, but only on loan, with the €60 million tied up in a potential buy option.

Now that the Lilywhites have seen the former Rennes in action, however, they are a lot less willing to splash the cash. Football.london correspondent Alasdair Gold (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) reports that the initial price tag is now far too much for the Europa League winners:

Tottenham would prefer to keep Mathys Tel, but at nowhere near the figures initially being quoted. Either they get the price tag knocked right down or they agree a deal to take him on loan again or they simply switch to other targets.

On one hand, it seems that Bayern had truly divorced from the idea of retaining Tel with a really messy break up at the end of January. This does not give Bayern a lot of leverage in potential negotiations and that could help Spurs knock down the price.

On the other hand, a lot of teams registered interest in Tel in January and the Bavarians might get more money for the 20-year-old forward. In fact, considering there is no more desperate need to sell in order to buy Florian Wirtz, Bayern could be tempted to re-integrate the youngster into the squad after all. That could rather hurt Tottenham’s negotiating position. In fact, given the fact that they will be competing in the Champions League next season, it will be even harder for the club to cry poor.

As always, negotiating with Tottenham Hotspur CEO Daniel Levy is never easy and will take a lot of time. We will see how things progress from here.

Things have been relatively silent between Bayern Munich and Leroy Sané for a couple of weeks now, but the situation could be heating up for the winger.

Tottenham Hotspur has emerged as a candidate for Sané and, now, Napoli could be thrusting itself into the mix per La Gazzetta dello Sport reporter Gianluca Monti (vai @iMiaSanMia):

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is using a potential signing of Leroy Sané as an argument to convince Antonio Conte to stay at the club. Negotiations between Napoli and Sané are underway and the ‘story is hot.’

According to Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Sané’s agent, Pini Zahavi is in meetings with the Bavarians today:

EXCL | Pini #Zahavi, now in Munich and meeting with the Bayern bosses! Main topic: Leroy #Sané!

Extend or leave? Today will be decisive. Zahavi will speak with Max Eberl and Co. while, at the same time, his other client Jonathan Tah undergoes his medical with Bayern.

Bayern remain open to extending Sané’s contract until 2028. It’s possible that the current offer will be adjusted — more fixed, less variable. Sané has not yet made a decision. Everything remains open.

Sky Sport journalist Kerry Hau caught footage of Zahavi in Munich:

Meeting with FC Bayern – for crucial talks about Leroy Sané’s future! Pini Zahavi is in Munich. @SkySportDE @SkySportNews

Things could happen quickly from here as surely Sané wants to start to solidify his plans for next season.

Looking for some final thoughts on the Florian Wirtz saga? What about a conversation with one of our BPW staffers who actually spoke to Wirtz? We have all of that, plus some thoughts on if — or maybe when — Bayern Munich should make a move for VfB Stuttgart attacker Nick Woltemade on the Bavarian Podcast Works Show on Patreon, Spotify, or below:

According to a report from Foot Mercato (via Football 365), Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané has been offered (presumably by his agent, Pini Zahavi) to five Premier League clubs — Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle:

Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané has reportedly been ‘offered’ to multiple Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester United.

Sané, 29, is out of contract this summer and is expected to leave Bavaria after scoring 11 goals and providing six assists in 29 Bundesliga matches this season.

The former Manchester City star has been long-linked with a return to the Premier League, with Arsenal and Liverpool often mentioned as potential suitors. Sané’s Premier League comeback could happen next season as he is set to explore free agency and has been ‘offered’ to at least five English clubs, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.

It’s claimed that Sané has been offered to a number of Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.

The ex-City winger is understood to be open to a return to English football, and several of the clubs mentioned are in the market for wide attackers this summer.

If things fall apart with Bayern Munich, Sané does look like he has some quality options both financially and from a sporting perspective. As it stands, Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg says that Sané will not accept Bayern Munich’s offer:

What will happen? We might find out soon.

Looking for more thoughts and analysis of Bayern Munich’s final Bundesliga match of the season? Awesome! We covered the game against Hoffenheim in depth and even chatted about how Hoffenheim midfielder Tom Bischof could potentially fit in at Bayern Munich if the rumored transfer of Florian Wirtz falls apart. You can check out the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, or below:

As Bayern Munich’s season are finishing up their season and celebrating their title, their loanees are also finishing up their seasons and fighting for promotions, titles, and against relegations. Check out how the final weeks are going for each loanee — and their teams — and what is still yet to come:

FC Bayern Munich

There are eleven players on loan from the first team.

Germany – Bundesliga

There are four players on loan in the German Bundesliga: Alexander Nübel, Franz Krätzig, Paul Wanner, and Armando Sieb.

Alexander Nübel – VfB Stuttgart

Nübel started at home for Stuttgart in the penultimate weekend of the Bundesliga season. An early red card for Augsburg gave his team a definite advantage. The match ended in a 4-0 shutout for Stuttgart, but did not require a single save from Nübel. He also completed 96% of his passes — missing on just one pass.

Stuttgart will finish their Bundesliga season on the road against RB Leipzig.

Franz Krätzig – 1.FC Heidenheim

Krätzig started for Heidenheim on the road against 1. FC Union Berlin and played the full 90 minutes. He had one shot — which was blocked — and created a chance for his teammates to shoot. He also completed 88% of his passes and kept Union at bay with ten recoveries on in the defensive midfield and helped his team keep a shutout on the road.

Paul Wanner – 1.FC Heidenheim

Wanner also started and played the full 90 minutes in Berlin. He did not have any shot attempts but created two chances for his teammates to shoot — including one that assisted Heidenheim’s third and final goal. This pushed Heidenheim to a 3-0 win on the road, which saved them from automatic relegation.

Heidenheim will host Werder Bremen on Saturday. They sit in 16th place would need a win against Bremen, Hoffenheim to lose, and to make up six goals between the two results.

Armindo Sieb – 1. FSV Mainz 05

Sieb was on the bench for Mainz’ 4-1 win on the road against Bochum, but did not make it onto the pitch.

Mainz sit in sixth place — qualifying for next season’s Conference League — going into the last match of the season. They have an outside chance to make it to the Europa League, but would need to make up three points and five goals on Borussia Dortmund.

England – Premier League

Mathys Tel is the only player on loan to England’s Premier League

Mathys Tel – Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham were in Norway on Thursday for the second leg of the Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt. Tel started on the bench and Spurs could not get anything going in the attack until he came into the match in the 61st minute. Just two minutes later he took a corner kick which Romero directed towards goal with a header. Solanke was on the goal line ready to smash it home. Spurs would go onto to score another goal and win 2-0 (5-1 on aggregate) to make it to a European final.

Tel started for Spurs and played the full 90 days in the Premier League at home against Crystal Palace. He created two chances for his teammates to shoot and won the most dribbles in the match (11). He also was the most fouled on the day, but none of this mattered as Tottenham fell 2-0.

Tottenham will travel to face Aston Villa on the road on Friday.

Spain – LaLiga

There are two players on loan to Spain’s La Liga: Bryan Zaragoza and Adam Anzou

Bryan Zaragoza – CA Osasuna

Zaragoza started on the left wing on the road against Real Betis. He had four shot attempts — two missed the target, one blocked, and one on target — and created three chances for his teammates to shoot. He was also credited with a big chance missed. Zaragoza was subbed off in the 89th minute with the match level at 1-1. The match ended with that score line.

Osasuna has three matches left to make up two points and three goals to qualify for European play. Osasuna will host Atletico Madrid on Thursday and Espanyol on Sunday this week.

Adam Aznou – Real Valladolid

Aznou started and played the full 90 minutes for Valladolid on the road against Mallorca. He filled the statsheet on defense — with eight clearances, two interceptions, and four recoveries — and on the attack — with three shot attempts and one chance created. Despite his efforts Valladolid fell 2-1 on the road.

Valladolid have lost 15 of 16 matches dating back to January. They will host Girona on Tuesday and Deportivo Alaves on Sunday.

Italy – Serie A

Arijon Ibrahimović is the only player on loan to Italy’s Serie A

Arijon Ibrahimović – Lazio

Ibrahimović was on the bench for Lazio’s 1-1 home draw against Juventus, but did not make it onto the pitch.

Lazio is fifth place — qualifying for the Europa League — with two matches left. They are still level with Juventus, but are seven points behind. They will be on the road against Inter on Sunday.

Austria – Bundesliga

Lovro Zvonarek is the only player from the first team on loan to the Austrian Bundesliga.

Lovro Zvonarek – Sturm Graz

Zvonarek was not in the matchday squad for Sturm Graz’ 4-2 win over RB Salzburg, but did not make it onto the pitch.

Sturm Graz are in first place by three points with two matches left. They will travel to Vienna to face Rapid Wien on Sunday.

Germany – 2. Bundesliga

Maurice Krattenmacher is the only player from the first team on loan to the 2. Bundesliga

Maurice Krattenmacher – SSV Ulm 1846

Krattenmacher started for Ulm and played 67 minutes. He had three shots — none of which were on target — and did not create any chances for his teammates to shoot. It probably did not matter much as Hamburg went on a scoring rampage with one goal in mind: promotion. Despite an early Ulm goal, Hamburg won 5-1 to clinch promotion back into the Bundesliga. Ulm was also mathematically relegated with the result.

Ulm will host Preußen Münster on Sunday in the final match of the season.

Germany – 3. Liga

Gibson Nana Adu is the only player on loan from the first team in the 3. Liga.

Gibson Nana Adu – Unterhaching

Adu was not on the matchday squad for either of Unterhaching’s matches this week at home — a 2-0 loss to Hansa Rostock and 2-1 loss to Bielefeld on Sunday.

Unterhaching will travel to face Dynamo Dresden on Sunday in the season finale.

FC Bayern Munich II

There are thirteen players on loan from the second team.

Germany – 2. Bundesliga

There are two players from the second team loaned to the 2. Bundesliga: Hyun-ju Lee and Noel Aseko

Hyun-ju Lee – Hannover 96

Lee started for Hannover 96 in the final home match against Greuther Fürth. He had four shots — one on goal and three that missed the target. He was not able to create and chances for his teammates to shoot and only completed 62% of his passes. He was subbed off after the 74th minute with his team down 1-0. Hannover came back with a late goal to grab a draw at home.

Noel Aseko – Hannover 96

Aseko was on the bench for Hannover’s 1-1 home draw, but did not make it onto the pitch.

Hannover will travel to Berlin to face Hertha in the last match of the season.

Germany – Regionalliga

There are six players Regionalliga teams: Lukas Schneller and Marko Popović in Regionalliga Bayern, Luka Parkadge and Robert Deziel Jr in Regionalliga Nordost, and Yousef Qashi and Benedikt Wimmer in Regionalliga West.

Lukas Schneller – Schweinfurt 05

Schneller was on the bench for Schweinfurt 05’s 3-1 loss, but did not make it onto the pitch.

Schweinfurt 05 — who have already won the league and promotion into the 3. Liga — will host FC Augsburg II on Friday.

Marko Popović – Türkgücü München

Popović was on the bench for Türkgücü’s 5-0 loss against FC Bayern II, but did not make it onto the pitch.

Türkgücü will finish the season on the road to SV Viktoria Aschaffenburg.

Luka Parkadze – Altglienicke

Parkadze started for Altglienicke against RW Erfurt and played the first half and a little more. He was not able to help his team find a goal while on the pitch and was subbed off as part of a double sub in the 53rd minute.

Robert Deziel Jr – Altglienicke

Deziel started on defense for Altglienicke. They held their opponent to just one goal at home, but could not find a goal of their own. They fell 1-0 at home.

Altglienicke will travel to face FSV 63 Luckenwalde on Sunday to end their season.

Yousef Qashi – Wuppertaler SV

Qashi started for Wuppertaler SV and played 65 minutes at home against VFL Sportfreude Lotte. He was unable to help his team get anything in the attack. The match was scoreless when he was subbed off and finished that way.

Benedikt Wimmer – Wuppertaler SV

Wimmer was on the bench for Wuppertaler’s 0-0 home draw, but did not make it onto the pitch — in a rare day off for the defender.

Wupertaler SV will travel to face FC Gütersloh on Saturday to finish the season.

Austria – Bundesliga

Matteo Pérez Vinlöf is the only player on loan to the Austrian Bundesliga from the second team.

Matteo Pérez Vinlöf – Austria Wien

Vinlöf started for Austria Wien at home against local rivals Rapid Wien. In the 27th minute he received a yellow card for a bad foul. Twelve minutes later, he hit the post with a shot and then sent a rebound out of bounds just moments later — both shots from point blank range. Austria was down 1-0 when he was subbed off in the 68th minute. Both teams added a goal and Austria Wien fell 2-1 at home.

Austria Wien have lost two in a row after sitting atop the table. They are now in third place, six points behind first place. They travel to face Wolfsberger AC on Sunday in the penultimate match.

Austria – 2. Liga

Tom Hülsmann is the only player on loan to the Austrian 2. Liga from the second team

Tom Hülsmann – SKN St. Pölten

Hülsmann started for St Pölten against SW Bregenz at home. He faced three shots on goal and let just one goal in. This was enough for his team to pick up a 3-1 win.

St Pölten will host Rapid Wien II on Friday in their final home match.

Netherlands – Kampioen Divisie

David Jonathans is the only player on loan to the Dutch Kampioen Divisie.

David Jonathans – FC Den Bosch

Jonathans was not in the matchday squad for Den Bosch’s 1-0 home win against Cambuur.

Den Bosch is one point behind the last playoff spot for potential promotion. They face Cambuur again but on the road in their last match of the season.

Switzerland – Super League

There are two players on loan to the Swiss Super League: Nestory Irankunda and Grayson Dettoni.

Nestory Irankunda – Grasshopper Club Zurich

Irankuna started for Grasshopper against FC Zürich. He had one shot, shortly before halftime, but missed wide. That was his only chance and he did not create any chances for his teammates to shoot. He was subbed off in the 61st minute with his team down 2-0. The home team added one more goal and Grasshopper fell 3-0 for their third straight loss.

Grayson Dettoni – Grasshopper Club Zurich

Dettoni was not on the matchday squad for Grasshoppers 3-0 loss to FC Zürich.

Grasshopper sits in last place and in an automatic relegation spot with three matches left. They host Yverdon — who are two points ahead, in fifth place — on Wednesday. They will also travel to face Sion on Saturday.

FC Bayern Frauen

There are five players on loan from FC Bayern’s Frauen team.

Germany — Frauen-Bundesliga

Karólína Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir is the only player on loan in the Frauen-Bundesliga.

Karólína Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir – Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Vilhjálmsdóttir started and played the full 90 minutes for Leverkusen on the road against VfL Wolfsburg. She had one shot attempt — which missed — and created two chances for her teammates to shoot — one of which led to an assist on Leverkusen’s lone goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, Wolfsburg scored three goals in the first 14 minutes and held on to win 3-1.

This was the final match for Leverkusen. They finished in fourth place.

England – Women’s Super League

Jill Baijings and Sam Kerr are both on loan to the Women’s Super League.

Jill Baijings – Aston Villa

Baijings started for Villa in their final match of the season. She did not have a shot on goal, but created a chance for her teammates to shoot while completing 94% of his passes. She played the full 90 minutes and saw her team finish the season with a 3-1 win.

Aston Villa finished in 5th place.

Sam Kerr – Liverpool

Kerr started for Liverpool on the road against Chelsea. She did not have a shot attempt, but created two chances for her teammates to shoot. She played the full 90 minutes and saw Chelsea score a stoppage time winner to end their season with a 1-0 loss. On a bright note for Kerr, she was back in Munich to celebrate the league title with her parent club.

Liverpool ended the season in seventh place.

Spain – Primera División Femenina

Natalia Padilla is the only player on loan to the Primera División Femenina.

Natalia Padilla – FC Sevilla

Padilla started for Sevilla in their penultimate match. She had one shot attempt — on target — and created a chance for her teammates to shoot. She was also credited with a big chance missed. Padilla was subbed off in the 68th minute with the match scoreless. Both teams scored a late goal and the match finished 1-1.

Sevilla will host Wibar in their final match of the season.

Italy – Serie A

Cecilía Rán Rúnarsdóttir is the only player on loan to Serie A

Cecilía Rán Rúnarsdóttir – Inter Milan

Rúnarsdóttir started in goal on the road against Juventus. She was able to earn a shutout to end the season. A substitute goal in the 72nd minute led to a 1-0 win to finish the season.

Inter finished in second place and will be in the Champions League playoff next season.

USA – NWSL

Ana María Guzmán is the only player on loan to the NWSL.

Ana María Guzmán – Utah Royals FC

Guzmán started on the bench for the Royals on the road against Angel City. She entered the match — which should have likely been stopped by then after an Angel City player collapsed on the pitch — early in stoppage time. Despite the short time in the match, she had a shot — off target — and created a chance for her teammates to shoot in her four touches. Royals fell 2-0 on the road.

Royals will travel to Washington, DC to face the Washington Spirit on Saturday.

While he has not exactly lit the world afire in North London on his loan spell with Tottenham Hotspur from Bayern Munich thus far, it was a move the opened the door to opportunity for Mathys Tel to gain valuable minutes — something he was not getting under Vincent Kompany at Bayern. When Bayern and Tottenham agreed on the loan deal during the winter transfer fee, a buy-on clause was worked in to the agreement, should Spurs choose to buy the Frenchmen on a permanent basis.

At Bayern, the club’s bosses have been hoping that Tottenham would trigger the buy-on clause at the end of the loan spell and buy Tel for somewhere in the region of 50-million euros. However, it is not looking like Ange Postecoglou’s side will want to spend that much on the attacker.

Per information from GiveMeSport’s Dean Jones (via @iMiaSanMia), Tottenham is going to try to negotiate that fee down for Tel. They plan on trying to wriggle the fee down to somewhere in the range of 35-million euros, which would be roughly 30-million pounds. It is understood that Postecoglou, Tottenham, the coaching staff, and his teammates have admired Tel’s attitude, work rate, and integration into the team in such a short window, hence the reason for wanting to explore the buy-on clause in the loan deal, albeit at a lower rate than Bayern would currently want.

Tottenham would also really like the opportunity for Tel to have a full pre-season with the squad and they feel confident that Kompany and Bayern do not have plans of working him back into the team. There could certainly be movement with either Serge Gnabry or Kingsley Coman, but Michael Olis has become a sure-fire starter under Kompany and Leroy Sané is now likely to get a reduced-wages contract extension. Nonetheless, a future with consistent minutes for Tel at Bayern seems highly unlikely, hence their preference to have Tottenham buy him permanently.

Tottenham Hotspur has really been struggling this season in the Premier League, but they have managed to navigate their way to the Europa League semi-finals, so Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel can at least say he is still in European competition this season. After he was not getting regular minutes at Bayern under Vincent Kompany for most of the first part of the season, it became more and more clear that getting sent out on loan would be the best option for the player, and Tottenham was ultimately where he wound up despite it not being his first choice.

Since he moved to North London on loan in the winter, Tel has managed to tally three goals from a total of 13 appearances across all competitions, which have included starting and playing the full 90 minutes from Tottenham’s last two Premier League matches. He also clocked 79 minutes in their 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinals. At this juncture, his last two goals have come in the recent Premier League win over Southampton followed by the 4-2 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Per information from Sport Bild’s Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl, Tottenham is not currently planning on activating the €50m buy-on option at the end of Tel’s loan spell, which Bayern had remained hopeful for possibly coming to fruition (via @iMiaSanMia). It has been a rough season for Ange Postecoglou’s side, but their attack has been riddled with injury problems this season and they are actively planning for what they want their firing line to look like come the start of next season.

Despite the current signal looking like Tottenham will not activate the buy-on option attached to Tel’s loan deal, Bayern is still hopeful that a potential deal for a sale to Spurs could happen. His market value per transfermarkt is currently at €40m, so there could be a way that Bayern could negotiate some sort of medium between that figure and the €50m buy-on option that was agreed upon for the loan deal.

Of course, things could very well change from Bayern’s standpoint. The futures of Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman, and/or Leroy Sané could impact the club potentially needing Tel back at some point. It will also hinge on what ends up happening with Bayern’s much-anticipated move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz this summer, which is presumably going to cost the German Rekordmeister somewhere in the region of €140m.

Looking for more thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga showdown with Mainz 05? Awesome, then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show where we break down where each team is in the table, the injury situations for both squads, how Bayern Munich might line up, a prediction on the match, and general thoughts on how the two clubs match up. You can get the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, or below:

Wanner to move on...again? (@kerry_hau via @iMiaSanMia)

According to Sky Sport journalist Kerry Hau, Bayern Munich loanee Paul Wanner wants to make a move to play at a higher level of football. What does that mean? Well, it seems to point to a return to Bayern Munich — or a move (loan or permanent) to a club that is poised for European play:

Paul Wanner wants to take the next step in his career next season - if not at Bayern, then elsewhere at a team that plays attacking football. Talks with Bayern will take place after the end of the season. Wanner is open to a move if Bayern are not planning with him. Several clubs from the Bundesliga and abroad are interested. Wanner has yet to make a decision on whether he will play at the U21 Euros or at the Club World Cup this summer.

With Thomas Müller out of the picture for next season, it might seem like a natural fit for Wanner to return to Bayern Munich. However, minutes will still be scant behind Jamal Musiala, so Wanner’s playing time would be minimal at best unless he plays some wing or Vincent Kompany changes the formation.

That still might be tough because no one is expected to leave Bayern Munich’s midfield group and Tom Bischof will be moving to the club as well. Bischof, of course, can play in any midfield role (attacking, central, defensive), which is yet another roadblock for Wanner.

Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund, VfB Stuttgart, and Bayer Leverkusen have been rumored to have interest in Wanner and each would be solid landing spots in terms of level of play, but it does appear as if Wanner is getting impatient.

None of this even factors in what happens if Bayern Munich makes a play for Florian Wirtz this summer or next summer.

Is there a way for Bayern Munich to keep Wanner engaged that long?

United out on Šeško (ManUtd Addicts via 90Min.com)

RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško could have one less suitor this summer:

Man Utd have ended their interest in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško, who they do not believe to be worth more than £50m. Leipzig are looking for at least £60m to sell the Arsenal target.

Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 37 (Bavarian Football Works)

Bayern Munich had had a week...and then some.

Let’s get right into what he in store because there is so much to cover on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:

We have spoken a lot about Bayern Munich and Thomas Müller this week, but now that everything is official — and the legend’s time at the club is ending, let’s unpack it all.

Bayern Munich has been ravaged again by injuries and with Inter Milan in the Champions League looming, things could tense in Bavaria.

Bayern Munich is reportedly ready to re-up Leroy Sane, Eric Dier, and Sven Ulreich look to be getting new deals. Are these the right moves for Bayern Munich?

Tel a “flop” with Spurs? (Sport Witness)

Bayern Munich’s hopes of selling Mathys Tel to Tottenham Hotspur after his loan ends could be hitting a roadblock because he has not performed:

Bayern Munich are increasingly worried that Mathys Tel has turned into a complete flop at Tottenham and that will see them miss out on €50m this summer.

That’s according to BILD, who report that Tel currently finds himself as fifth choice at Tottenham and that’s causing plenty of concern in Munich. The French U-21 is in a slump, with no goals or assists in five league games for Tottenham and it’s hard to imagine they’ll be exercising a €50m option to buy him in the summer.

He’s proven to be ‘anything but good’ since arriving at Tottenham in loan in January and this risks ruining Bayern’s plans for the summer transfer window. Tottenham initially offered €60m upfront to sign him in January but Bayern’s Max Eberl couldn’t convince the forward to make the move permanently. Tottenham instead paid €10m for a loan with a €50m option to buy him instead.

So, things aren’t going well, and it now seems very unlikely that his move to Spurs will be made permanent at any point. That’s bad news for Bayern, with previous reports making it clear that they were hoping to secure the money from Tel to help do other business.

The numbers are the numbers, but if Tottenham Hotspur does let Tel walk back to Bayern Munich this summer, it might be fair to ask if the Frenchman just is not good enough (like Joshua Zirkzee, Fiete Arp, and others before him) or maybe just does not have a defined position.

Gyökeres looks free to leave Sporting CP (ESPN)

Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres has had one of the most impactful seasons in Europe, but his time in Portugal seems to be coming to an end. The club is open to letting him leave with Manchester United, Arsenal FC, and Chelsea FC all potential destinations:

Sporting CP are willing to sanction Viktor Gyökeres’ exit this summer for the right fee amid strong interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, reports The Sun. The Portuguese giants could accept a bid in the region of £55 million to £70 million as a show of gratitude to the forward, who chose to stay put in January. This is significantly lower than Gyökeres’ reported release clause, which is around £85m. United and Arsenal are considered the “lead contenders” to sign the Sweden international, who has also been linked with Chelsea in recent weeks.

Bayern Munich has also been linked to Viktor Gyökeres, but the presence of Harry Kane could be an impediment to getting any deal done.

Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: FC Augsburg 1-3 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)

Bayern Munich traveled to FC Augsburg knowing it was going to face a tough, rugged, defensive squad in Die Fuggerstädter.

As expected, it was not easy, but the Bavarians won 3-1 and will now shift focus to the Champions League quarterfinal against Inter Milan on Tuesday. Let’s dive into this one on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:

Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Work — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap:

A look at the starting XI and our thoughts on the rotation.

A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.

Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match, including thoughts on the injury to Jamal Musiala.

De Bruyne has options for his next move (Footmercato via ESPN)

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne announced that he is leaving the club and it does appear as if he will have options (if he wants them):

River Plate, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and San Diego FC are all interested in signing 33-year-old Man City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, but Saudi second-division side Neom SC are leading the chase.

Chelsea eyeing Madrid attackers (Fichajes via 90Min.com)

Chelsea FC could be looking at two youngsters from Real Madrid (who probably are not available, but such is life):

Chelsea want to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo and striker Endrick and are preparing to launch a double bid worth €180m (£151.5m) to seal a deal.

Bavarian Podcast Works — Reaction Show: Report says Bayern Munich has decided to cut ties with Thomas Müller (Bavarian Football Works)

If the latest reports are true, the Thomas Müller Era at Bayern Munich is over.

How do fans feel about it? How should fans feel about it? Is it just the natural course of a career even for a club legend like Müller — or could something have been done to make it a more palatable exit for fans and the player alike?

One thing is for sure — there is a lot to talk about and discuss regarding the career achievements of a player like Müller and why it has all come to this. Who is at fault? Who should be blamed? Let’s talk about all of this and more on this Special Edition of Bavarian Podcast Works.

Hoeneß talks record turnover, but not enough to make big signings (t-online via @iMiaSanMia)

Bayern Munich legends Uli Hoeneß recently commented on the importance of saving money despite the club’s record turnover (revenue).

“That depends on all the contract extensions. Then you have to see how much money is left to possibly bring in new players. But, as I see things at the moment, there isn’t much money left to make big signings next year,” said Hoeneß. “The most important thing is not the turnover, but the profit. That is still OK, but not as good as it used to be.”

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.

Agent for Davies talks through extension decision (@winwinallsports via @iMiaSanMia)

Alphonso Davies’ agent Nedal Huoseh recently spoke through the contract extension that the Canadian signed with Bayern Munich.

“Davies feels good, and I feel good about the new contract. It has been a journey full of ups and downs since 2023 until now. Of course, we had some other options on the table, but overall, it’s a good feeling. Bayern is a great club, one of the biggest in the world, and the player is happy,” said Huoseh.

“From our perspective, there were many factors to consider—the project, the money, and the city. So, there were many positives, and you always have to weigh your pros and cons in every decision. Then, you assess the situation and encourage Alphonso Davies to make his own evaluation—not just be guided but to weigh all the pros and cons himself and then say: ‘Okay, this is where I want to be, and this is why I don’t want to be somewhere else.”

“In the end, the player has to have the feeling deep inside, regardless of the money or any financial aspect. He must have that inner feeling of conviction—’this is what I want to do’—because if he doesn’t feel it, he won’t perform at his best, and he will carry regret inside him, which will affect his focus. And when you’re not focused, that’s not good for a professional footballer.”

“I also want to clarify something—when it comes to a footballer’s career, there are many choices. But staying at a big club for a long time isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes, constantly jumping between clubs can harm a player’s career. You’ve seen this happen with many top stars who moved from club to club, and sometimes things didn’t go as expected. So, stability can sometimes be the better choice.”

Rüdiger to get new deal with Real? (ESPN)

Germany international Antonio Rüdiger could get a contract extension from Real Madrid:

Real Madrid are “very open” to extending defender Antonio Rüdiger’s contract beyond next summer, Sky Germany reports. While the veteran center-back is attracting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, his priority is to remain in the Spanish capital for another few years at least. A new deal could run until the summer of 2028, by which time Rüdiger would be 35 years old. As per Sky Germany, he feels “happy and comfortable” at Real Madrid, whom he joined in June 2022 on a free transfer from Chelsea.