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Bayern Munich is set to square off with RB Leipzig…

Min-jae could be had…for the right price, but he sees no reason to leave (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk via @iMiaSanMia)

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Bayern would be prepared to sell Kim Min-jae if they get an offer of between €40m-50m. The defender is at the point of considering a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia if a good offer came in the summer. Both sides would be open to talks.

However, Min-jae told Falk’s colleague, Tobi Altschäffl, that he does not see any reason to think about an exit at this point.

“For me, there’s no reason to leave. I hope I can stay. But we’ll see. I just want to be fit next season,” Min-jae said.

The situation surrounding the Korean defender is…awkward. While he has had moments of brilliance and has show an incredible amount of toughness in playing through injuries this season, there does seem to be doubt mounting about his ability to consistnely play at the level required for the role at Bayern Munich.

Will Min-jae be back with Bayern Munich next season?

Four Bayern players names to Team of the Month (@WhoScored)

Bayern Munich stars Konrad Laimer, Joshua Kimmich, Michael Olise, and Harry Kane were all names to WhoScored.com’s Bundesliga Team of the Month:

Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 41 (Bavarian Football Works)

Bayern Munich is in the homestretch of the season, but the news surrounding the team continues to heat up. Let’s talk about everything going on with the squad on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:

• The Frauen have clinched the domestic double.
• The Florian Wirtz news was all over the place this week. Let’s check in to see where things stand.
• Why Xabi Alonso’s potential move to Real Madrid might not be enough to sway Wirtz despite reports.
• Let’s discuss that wild story about Bayern Munich trying to convince Thomas Müller to join LAFC — and how a home in Beverly Hills might be part of the deal.
• Frans Kratzig, we hardly knew ye.

LFC eyeing Coman? (Ekrem Konur via ESPN)

It seems like Liverpool FC could be contemplating making a move for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman:

Liverpool are preparing a move for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman when the winger’s contract expires in the summer, but there will be competition from Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Saudi Pro League clubs.

This…is…fantastic (@dw_sports)

The retro edits for these Bayern Munich players are just…spot on:

Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich (Bavarian Football Works)

Bayern Munich will travel to East Germany to face off with a very desperate RB Leipzig, who is clawing to its hopes for European football next season.

Meanwhile, the Bavarians are seeking to clinch a league title in the house that the energy drinks built (figuratively, of course).

Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:

• A look at where each team is in the table and also a look back at the first match.
• A look at the injury and suspension situations for both teams.
• Why Bayern Munich fans should watch this game — get a closer look at Benjamin Šeško and Xavi Simons.
• A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
• A prediction on the match.

Gnabry details Kompany’s 1-on-1 style in training (Bundesliga.com via @iMiaSanMia)

Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry is a fan of Vincent Kompany’s coaching style.

“Whenever he has something he thinks could be better or different in that way, he says it to you. He doesn’t hold back, which I think is a very good thing. To be coached very detailed as a player helps you to understand what the coach wants, what maybe you don’t see. I’m sure there’s always something you can learn from every coach.”

Wirtz to follow Alonso to Madrid? (Diario AS via ESPN)

Bayern Munich wants Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, but the potential move for Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid could throw a wrench into that plan for the Bavarians:

Real Madrid are planning to appoint Xabi Alonso after the Club World Cup, and he wants to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi plus two players from former club Bayer Leverkusen: Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah.

Per a Sky Sport (via ESPN), Bayer Leverkusen would rather send Wirtz to Spain than see him play for Bayern Munich:

If Wirtz tells Leverkusen he wants to leave this summer, the club will first try to move him on to a team outside of Germany in preference to dealing with Bayern Munich.

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. Is he ready for what lies ahead? Did Bayern Munich miss the boat…or maybe dodge a bullet?

Schlotterbeck expected to extend at BVB (Sky Sport via @GGFN)

Center-back and Germany international Nico Schlotterbeck is reportedly close to extending his contract with Borussia Dortmund, despite interest from Newcastle United:

⚫️ The current trend is that Nico Schlotterbeck will extend his contract at Borussia Dortmund until 2030. (Sport Bild)

Newcastle United have been the recent club linked to the defender.

Inter to get Canadian star? (ESPN)

Inter Milan might be the frontrunner to land Canadian striker Jonathan David:

Internazionale are trying to steal a march on their transfer rivals by sending a €5m-a-year contract offer to Lille striker Jonathan David, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. The Canada international is out of contract in June, and will be available on a free transfer. However, a host of other clubs are monitoring the situation and could make a counter offer. Previous stories have indicated that the 25-year-old wants a salary of €9m-a-year, which makes Arsenal, Barcelona and Juventus more likely destinations.

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?

Was FC Bayern ever at a crossroads in sporting and financial terms? Hoeneß says 1984 was the time (kicker via @iMiaSanMia)

Uli Hoeneß says 1984 was the make or break point for Bayern Munich as a club.

“Before we sold Kalle Rummenigge to Inter Milan in 1984, we weren’t doing so well financially. We put that behind us forever and had no more debts. I still remember 2007, when we only made it to the UEFA Cup and invested in Luca Toni, Franck Ribéry, Miro Klose and others in one summer,” said Hoeneß. “At a supervisory board meeting, a member said: ‘That’s over 100 million euros!’ – Franz [Beckenbauer] was president and countered: Do you know that FC Bayern is a football club and not a bank? That was the beginning of a new era with more risk and higher expenses. But we were able to sort it out with our fixed deposit account.”

Güler to stay in Spain? (Real Madrid Confidencial via 90Min.com)

Real Sociedad may attempt to lure Real Madrid star Arda Güler over to its side:

Real Sociedad are ready to offer Arda Guler an escape route from Real Madrid at the end of the season.

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