Bayern Munich is lasered in on one major move this summer…will it happen?
No Plan B for Bayern this summer (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk via @iMiaSanMia)
As was feared, Bayern Munich’s plans for the summer truly are Florian Wirtz or bust:
There remains no “Plan B” should Bayern not sign Florian Wirtz this summer. They are absolutely focused on him. Normally, because of the club’s current financial situation, they wouldn’t plan for a major signing this summer. But things are different because Florian Wirtz is on the market. Also, if he signs a new contract at Leverkusen (which is unlikely) with a release clause for 2026, that would also be fine for Bayern. The main thing for Bayern is to not lose Wirtz to another league.
What does that mean? On the positive side, it appears that Bayern Munich is talking itself into not making any panic buys (good!), but it could also result in the team opting to run it back with its current group (not good enough!).
Wirtz is clearly the player that Bayern Munich not just desires, but covets. Wirtz is the one who forcibly enact change within the club because pairing him with Jamal Musiala would require something…different from Vincent Kompany.
At this point, fans are either staunchly pro-Wirtz or fiercely anti-Wirtz…where do you stand?
Vardy to…Wrexham? (ESPN)
Jamie Vardy has had quite the career arc. The Leicester City legend could move on this summer and head to…Wrexham:
Wrexham could make a move to sign former England international Jamie Vardy on a free transfer, according to talkSPORT. The Leicester City striker, 38, won the Premier League title and the FA Cup during his 13 years with the Foxes. Leicester have already been relegated to the Championship for next season, where they could face Wrexham if the Welsh club secure a third consecutive promotion this term. When announcing his exit from Leicester after scoring 198 goals in 495 appearances, Vardy confirmed that he plans to continue his playing career.
Bavarian Podcast Works — The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl: Matchday 31 (Bavarian Podcast Works)
The Bundesliga is winding down and Matchday 31 left us reeling a bit with the insanity that occurred.
Let’s take a look everything that happened in the league from what was a wild day:
- Checking out the Bundesliga table and the results from the weekend.
- A dive into a couple of wild results — Holstein Kiel’s 4-3 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund’s 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim.
- Xabi Alonso looks like he is headed to Real Madrid are resurrecting Bayer Leverkusen. Is he ready for what lies ahead? Did Bayern Munich miss the boat…or maybe dodge a bullet?
NUFC serious about Min-jae pursuit? (The Hard Tackle)
Newcastle United could be a legitimate contender for Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae:
According to a report from Football Insider, Newcastle United are keen on reinforcing their backline ahead of next season and they have their eyes set on Kim Min-jae. The Bayern Munich superstar could be on the move this summer and the Magpies will look to make the most out of the opportunity.
Kim made a name for himself at Fenerbahce before joining Napoli in the summer of 2022. In his only season in Italy, he was named Serie A Defender of the Year, playing a key role in helping the Naples-based club win their first league title in over three decades.
Reports suggest the 28-year-old could push for a move away from Bayern, and if he does, the German club are unlikely to stand in his way, although they would be reluctant to lose one of the best defenders in Europe.
Newcastle have emerged as a potential destination for the South Korean centre-back. The Magpies are third in the Premier League and they are set to secure a Champions League football. If they do make a return to the European competition, Eddie Howe will be keen on adding more quality to their squad.
It is starting to feel like Min-jae could be shopped this summer to see what might be out there for him, but that does not mean he will actually move on. Bayern Munich should be thinking about a three-man rotation at center-back, while also keeping Eric Dier as a reserve to provide maximum coverage.
Regardless of what actually happens, head coach Vincent Kompany should embrace rotation and not run his defenders into the ground like he did this season. The backline will have flexibility with players like Josip Stanišić and Hiroki Itō as part of the group.
De Bruyne has offer from Chicago, but could have other options (ESPN)
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne will leave the club this summer and already has an offer from the Chicago Fire in MLS:
Chicago Fire’s offer for Manchester City attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to join them when his contract expires is still on the table, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. However, the journalist states that Serie A Como haven’t made contact with the 33-year-old, Chelsea aren’t in active talks and there is no confirmation on negotiations with Inter Miami.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 40 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich took down Mainz 05 this weekend with a superior effort.
That did not exactly shakeup the Bundesliga landscape, but there is a lot of movement and we will dive headfirst into that. In addition, we’ve got some contract news to talk about and maybe even a little talk about Hansi Flick as well. Let’s not wait any longer, this is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- Final thoughts on Bayern Munich 3-0 win over Mainz 05.
- A breakdown of the Bundesliga hunt for Europe and the relegation battle.
- Is bringing back Leroy Sané the right move or does Bayern Munich need to shake things up?
- Hansi Flick is killing it at FC Barcelona.
- Did signing Tom Bischof undermine the work being done at Bayern Munich’s Academy?
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Dier, Olise, Laimer all recognized for efforts vs. Mainz (@iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich’s Eric Dier and Michael Olise were named to WhoScored.com’s Bundesliga Team of the Week:
Eric Dier and Michael Olise in @WhoScored‘s Bundesliga Team of the Week pic.twitter.com/Q5kbQq1QWz
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 28, 2025
In addition, Olise and Konrad Laimer were named to kicker’s version of the squad:
Konrad Laimer and Michael Olise in @BILD‘s Bundesliga Team of the Week pic.twitter.com/9oJyk9iD8O
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 27, 2025
Spurs prepping for Tel talks with Bayern (Football Insider)
Tottenham Hotspur might be wavering on its desire to keep Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel:
Tottenham will hold talks with Bayern Munich before making a decision about Mathys Tel’s future, according to the club’s former scout. Mick Brown, who also worked as the chief scout for Man United and Blackburn and remains very well-connected at his former clubs, exclusively told Football Insider that it is currently unlikely that the 20-year-old will remain at Spurs.
However, if they can renegotiate a more reasonable price tag, there is still a possibility that he will make the permanent move to North London. This comes after Football Insider revealed Tottenham will not pay Tel’s £45million buy clause, although they are keen to keep him at the club.
Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider in February that Tottenham will pay £8.3million for Tel even if they opt out of paying his full buy-out fee. Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, insisted Spurs may be forced to move on from the Frenchman if they cannot negotiate a deal.
“From what I hear, I think he’ll be going back to Bayern,” he told Football Insider. “He’s not quite lived up to expectations since he’s been there, and I think we’re seeing some of the reasons why Bayern were keen to let him go. I don’t doubt in an ideal world they’d want to keep him, but he hasn’t shown enough to warrant that price tag of almost £50million.
“It’s a deal that, to put it simply, is not going to happen at that price. I expect they’ll speak to Bayern Munich, and if there’s a possibility to bring that price down, then they may see what they can do. As much as he hasn’t lived up to the billing, he’s still a talented player. If Tottenham can get into the Champions League, I’m sure he’ll be more likely to want to stick around. At the moment though, with their place in the league and the money involved, it’s unlikely.”
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 3-0 Mainz (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich came away with a strong performance in a 3-0 win over Mainz which takes them a step closer to the Bundesliga title. Bayern maintained an eight point gap at the top as Bayer Leverkusen won 2-0 on the day against Augsburg. The Bundesliga title race seems all but mathematically decided. In this episode, Swaz and Samrin covered the following:
- The lineups of both sides and what they looked like on the pitch
- Some thoughts about Michael Olise and Leroy Sané
- Some praise for Josip Stanišić and Konrad Laimer
- Can Bayern seal the deal against RB Leipzig next week?
- Will the top brass be satisfied with Vincent Kompany after this season?
- Might Thomas Müller ever start a game for Bayern Munich again?
- Who will take third and fourth place? Who will get relegated and who will play in the relegation playoff?
Chelsea pushing for Gittens (Sky Sport)
Chelsea FC looks like the leader in the clubhouse to get Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens:
Talks are ongoing between Chelsea and the representatives of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens and are willing to offer him a contract worth up to €7m per season. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
Bayern scoping Monaco winger? (L’Equipe via @iMiaSanMia)
Per L’Equipe journalist Emery Taisne, Bayern Munich, Liverpool FC, Manchester City, and Bayer Leverkusen are all interested in Monaco winger Eliesse Ben Seghir:
FC Bayern, Leverkusen, Liverpool and Manchester City have all enquired about Monaco winger Eliesse Ben Seghir (20) in recent months. The Moroccan international does not have the best of relationships with coach Adi Hütter and a summer departure is not ruled out from the player’s side. Ben Seghir’s value is estimated at €30m.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 40 (Bavarian Football Works)
It has been a wild week for Bayern Munich as the club prepares to try and capture the Meisterschale. That focus has not slowed down the news, however.
The Bavarians are embroiled in key contract talks, transfer rumors and even potential heat on the front office. Needless to say, there is much to talk about. Let’s dive into what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Bayern Munich’s backline is on shaky ground at the moment — Dayot Upamecano’s contract talks have stalled, Kim Min-jae is on the hot seat, and rumors are indicating that the club could make a splurge play for Dean Huijsen.
- Everyone wants Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz — Bayern Munich now has to battle Manchester City, Real Madrid, Arsenal FC, and Liverpool FC for the Germany international.
- Kingsley Coman might be ready to move on as the Saudis could make him an offer he can’t refuse.
- A brief Entertainment Rundown.
