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However, despite the noise from the outside, Fabirizo Romano has revealed that internally at Tottenham, they are very satisfied with the impact Palhinha has made.

When asked what the feeling is at Spurs about the Portugal international’s first few months at the club, Romano told GiveMeSport: “Very happy. Palhinha adapted immediately very well.”

He also revealed that there is a positive feeling at the club about Randal Kolo Muani after the striker picked up his first assist against Copenhagen.

When quizzed on whether Spurs rate the on-loan PSG man highly, Romano said: “Very happy with both. Kolo is now finding his form slowly after he didn’t have pre-season. But at Spurs, the general feeling is positive with both.”

Kim Min-jae is currently the #3 center-back at Bayern Munich, not just because that’s his shirt number but he currently sits behind the preferred pairing of Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah. The Korean has had to battle injuries in a bid to regain his spot, but it looks like the club is considering moving him on. Enter Tottenham Hotspur.

According to Flash Score (as captured by Team Talk), the Premier League outfit is targeting the supposed outcast of Bayern’s defensive group, with fledgling English champions Liverpool also keeping tabs. Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, and Chelsea are also said to be interested. Spurs on the other hand are looking at Pierre Kalulu (Juventus) and Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa).

Bayern has started exceptionally well this season, but the looming threat of injuries means their thin squad cannot be compromised, which is probably why they aren’t letting go of Kim just yet. With rumors of the Bavarians courting Nico Schlotterbeck from Dortmund and Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace, maybe they are planning an eventual separation from the former Napoli CB.

Harry Kane’s possible return to England continues to be the source of speculation and anticipation. Will the Bayern Munich star be the man to turn around the dumpster fire at Manchester United? Or will he chase Alan Shearer’s legendary goals record at his old club, Tottenham Hotspur?

But Kane himself has tasted trophies and elite level football at Bayern — and that’s not going to be easy to walk away from.

“I’m not sure (if I’ll go back). I’m very happy here in Munich,” Kane revealed in an interview this week for MailSport (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “It’s not something I’m thinking about. It’ll always be ‘we’ (with Spurs) because I spent my whole life there. I’m a fan of them and will always watch them and see how they’re getting on. They will always be a part of my life for sure but as for now, I’m loving it here.

“It was great to see (them win a trophy this year). I’ve got a lot of friends there with the players and staff.

“We know how long we waited and how close we’d come in the past so it was big for everyone — the fans, the club and all involved to have that feeling and get that one over the line. That’s always important and hopefully they can push on and win more.”

So naturally, Kane does still have Spurs in his heart and always will. But that may just mean cheering fondly from afar while pushing for Champions League titles every year in Munich.

Bayern Munich is starting to really hit the rough-and-tumble portion of its first half schedule and Der Klassiker is at the forefront of it all.

Sure, Bayern Munich passed its test against Eintracht Frankfurt before the last international break, but Bundesliga matches against Bayer Leverkusen and SC Freiburg, Champions League games vs. Club Brugge, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal, plus a DFB-Pokal tilt vs. FC Köln all are on tap before the end of November.

Let’s dive into that and more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:

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João Palhinha did everything he could to stay at Bayern Munich this summer. But when the opportunity came to move to Tottenham Hotspur, the Portuguese midfielder was happy for his fresh start. And it is a chance he has grabbed with both hands.

The change of environment has been everything for Palhinha, who is now a mainstay in Thomas Frank’s Spurs side and scoring entertaining and crucial goals.

“[Last season] was a difficult season for me,” Palhinha revealed in recent comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. “I was injured and was out for longer than I’d expected. After that, I didn’t get the chances I think I deserved [at Bayern], which also had an impact on my playing time with the national team. But these are phases. Our careers thrive on phases. Now, I’m going through a happy phase in my life. A new club, a new project, in a league that’s not new to me and that I’m enjoying again.

“At Tottenham, I’ve had chances I didn’t have before. I feel complete confidence in the people who wanted me to join the club. In this case, the manager. When we feel this confidence and that we’re wanted somewhere, I think that’s where we should be. I made this decision very easily. These chances are making me once again show what I’m capable of. I’m very happy with this new challenge and just want to enjoy the Premier League to the fullest.”

Palhinha never got off on the right foot at Bayern. Injuries aside, he arrived as the coach who wanted him originally departed. And the new manager, Vincent Kompany, had a noticeably distinct style of play. Sometimes a change of environment is for the best.

The 30-year-old is only on loan this season, but with how well he is integrating, his chances for sticking around permanently look good at the moment.

There has been a lot of talk about a potential return to England for Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane.

One person who would love to see it happen is Tottenham Hotspur coach Thomas Frank, who would like to see Kane back with his old club.

“There are a lot of Tottenham fans, including myself who would like to see Kane back. Personally, I don’t think he will do it right now, if I’m honest. He’ll probably stay in Bayern and continue performing well. He was the top scorer last year. He won the title and he’s doing fantastic now. I don’t know what he’s thinking. Myself, I’m a traveller, I like to explore things as well, so he’s been here for many years, so why not enjoy the time in Bayern a little bit more. But he’s welcome. If he wants to join us, he’s more than welcome,” said Frank (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).

There could be a lot more stories like this one given the recent news about Kane needing to notify Bayern Munich in January if he intends to leave during the summer.

Surely, though, a lot of clubs in England would like to have Kane on their squad — not just Tottenham Hotspur.

Bayern Munich will host Werder Bremen in a Bundesliga match that — on paper — looks a little lopsided.

Okay, a lot lopsided.

The Bavarians are scorching hot and Werder Bremen has a slew of injuries, which makes for what could be a very tough challenge against a Bayern Munich team than can just wear down the opposition.

Let’s get into it — this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:

What to watch for with Werder Bremen. Die Werderaner are banged up, but does still have some talent. Will it be enough to shock Bayern Munich? We doubt it.

A look at Bayern Munich’s injury situation.

A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.

A prediction on the match.

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Things are going well for Bayern Munich loanee João Palhinha at Tottenham Hotspur and both sides want to continue to work together after this season:

João Palhinha is keen to stay in Tottenham beyond next summer. The original agreement has an option to buy, which is set at €30m. That was something that both Tottenham and the player were very keen on factoring in as part of the deal. Palhinha, in particular, viewed the loan as being contingent on having that option to buy because he would like to be permanently back in the Premier League. If Tottenham choose to take up the option, the player will be very happy with that.

Sometimes, a transfer is simply about fit. At Bayern Munich, Palhinha had trouble finding how he fit within Vincent Kompany’s system. At Tottenham Hotspur, Palhinha’s transition has been seamless. With things going well, it appears that Bayern Munich could add €30 million to its war chest for what could be a busy summer of 2026.

What makes the Bundesliga the best league in the world?

Is it the screamers from 30 yards? The global superstars? Or the fact that on any given day, the underdog can win 4–3?

In this episode of The Bundesliga Rundown, Marcus shares why—in his opinion—the Bundesliga stands apart: the legendary 50+1 rule.

Here’s what’s inside:

A quick background on the 50+1 rule

Why the tide may be changing among football fans: are people starting to realise that romanticism matters more than success on the pitch?

Union Berlin! The underdog from the East

Union of yesterday: from donating blood to save their club, to playing at the Santiago Bernabéu

Union of today: defensive but lethal

Steffen Baumgart: the Bundesliga’s most energetic coach

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🚨⚪️ Official offer from Tottenham to RB Leipzig for Xavi #Simons – 100% confirmed, with both clubs in direct contact today.

Tottenham are pushing. Xavi Simons is in London.

An agreement between Leipzig and Tottenham is seen as a matter of time. RB demand €70m including add-ons. No decision for now – it’s up to Xavi and any potential Chelsea movement.

🚨💣 BREAKING | Tottenham are now preparing to hijack the imminent deal for #Xavi Simons to Chelsea.

Xavi has been excused from team duties due to contract talks and is no longer in Leipzig, as RB confirm. #CFC #COYS

Xavi and Chelsea still have a full agreement in place – and Chelsea remain very much in the race, now alongside Tottenham. Leipzig are waiting for official offers.

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Bayern Munich is currently scrambling to get players to fill in for different positions in the team to help get them by while other players work on their recovery. The midfield is one of those short in players, and Bayern went and loaned out one of them. He then went on to become the Man of the Match against big Manchester City.

João Palhinha had himself a day with Tottenham Hotspur, producing this display (Sofa Score via @iMiaSanMia):

His goal came from pouncing on a loose ball in the box. This stemmed from Man City goalkeeper James Trafford’s pass out of the back intended for Nico González getting intercepted by Pape Matar Sarr; Trafford ended up parrying it to Palhinha in an attempt to divert the ball from Richarlison. Brennan Johnson got Tottenham’s other goal, eleven minutes prior.

This puts Spurs joint second in the Premier League so far after two matches, alongside Arsenal.

Bayern Munich defensive midfielder João Palhinha has joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in a loan move that feels more like the prelude to an exit. But it will be up to Spurs to decide the Portuguese international has offered enough to trigger a buy clause.

So what is Tottenham getting? An old friend — Spurs legend, now Bayern striker Harry Kane — offered his two cents.

”He’s tough, he tackles hard, he’s good on the ball, he knows the Premier League well from his time at Fulham and he’s a guy that will give everything for you,” Kane said for @SpursOfficial (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) after the recent preseason friendly between the two clubs, which Bayern won 4-0. “I know he’s going to a good place and he’ll hopefully get some more game time and show what he can do.”

Palhinha did not have a good time getting on the field in his one season in Bavaria, partly due to injury and partly due to fit. But if all goes well, he will join former Bayern teammate Mathys Tel in the loan-to-transfer pipeline from Säbener Straße to Hotspur Way.