Bayern Munich is a dream destination for many players — including Wolfsburg and Austria winger Patrick Wimmer.
Wimmer, though, took the unusual tactic of talking about that dream publicly.
“I’m ready for the next step. A transfer to a big European club would be a dream. But that is a long way off. Firstly, I have to perform at Wolfsburg and then we’ll see. Bayern Munich would be the dream scenario. It’s a world-class club that is very close to Salzburg. But generally I’m open to anything,” said Wimmer.
Wimmer, whose contract expires in 2027, has two goals and four assists in 19 games across all competitions this season.
West Ham United could be ready to give Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund a fresh start:
Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund is on West Ham’s striker shortlist should they fail to make Evan Ferguson’s loan permanent, TEAMtalk reports. The East London club are keen to bolster their attacking options, with question marks remaining over the long-term fitness of Michail Antonio and Niclas Füllkrug. As such, they could turn their attention to Højlund, who has failed to make the centre-forward position his own at Old Trafford since signing for £64m. According to the report, United would consider sanctioning the 22-year-old’s exit if their £40m asking price is met.
Is is the calm before the storm? Bayern Munich has a ridiculous month ahead of it and the mettle of this squad will be test in a major way.
That is just one of the prominent storylines surrounding the club these days, so we will tackle quite a few of the biggest storylines on the next edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show. This is what we have on tap:
- Let’s take a look at the treacherous terrain that lies ahead of Bayern Munich this month.
- So…Harry Kane has a release clause. Maybe we should talk about that?
- Is Bayern Munich failing young players?
- A quick review of Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee.
Liverpool FC is looking to bolster its midfield and is keeping close watch of FC Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong and VfB Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller:
Liverpool are understood to already be holding internal discussions about their top transfer targets for the summer. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that the Reds remain keen to strengthen in midfield for next season. Liverpool look strong in that position at the moment, but it’s also well established that they tried and failed to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, so now similar options could be looked at.
Among those is Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, CaughtOffside understands, though there could be an issue with the Netherlands international’s wages.
De Jong could be available for around €35m as Barca are prepared to part ways with him, but he’s been on a high salary at the Nou Camp and that’s put off Liverpool and other clubs in the past.
Another name Liverpool like, alongside De Jong, is Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller, who is not quite as big a name.
Still, the talented 23-year-old has caught the eye with his performances in the Bundesliga in recent times, and looks like he could be a good fit for Arne Slot’s side.
Manchester United is the frontrunner to land Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres this summer:
Sporting CP will lower their asking price for striker Viktor Gyökeres in the summer transfer window to £60m. Arsenal and Bayern Munich are keen but Manchester United believe they are leading the race for his signature.
Bayern Munich is in a prime position to continue its stranglehold on the first-place spot in the Bundesliga table against a very beatable Werder Bremen squad.
With another home game, the Bavarians will be hoping to keep its recent run of success going. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show. This is what we have on tap:
- A look at the recent form of each team and where they fall in the Bundesliga table.
- A look at the rosters and injuries for Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich.
- A guess at Bayern Munich’s starting XI.
- A prediction on the match.
Erling Haaland recently signed a nine-year contract extension:
Erling Haaland’s new Manchester City contract includes a clause allowing him to force an exit if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League, with Barcelona keen to make the most of what could be a rare opportunity to sign the Norway forward.
Manchester City could be plotting a transfer swoop for AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez:
Man City will rival Real Madrid in pursuit of AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez in the summer if they fail to sign Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus.
The Bundesliga Rundown is officially past its moody teenage years, and we’re celebrating with a monster of an episode.
We discuss everything, including:
- Niko Kovac and Borussia Dortmund’s chances moving forward
- Whether Eintracht Frankfurt will struggle without Omar Marmoush
- Just how good Bayer Leverkusen really are and if Bayern Munich fans should be worried
- A transfer-window special! Marcus shares his thoughts on Michy Batshuayi, Gift Orban, Mathys Tel… and much more!
