BAYERN MUNICH STAR LINKED WITH BIG MOVE TO TURKEY
Despite interest from Fenerbahce, Bayern Munich plans to reject all January offers for Leon Goretzka. The German midfielder is focused on earning a new contract with Bayern, not a winter transfer.
It is anticipated that Bayern Munich will not be especially active during the winter transfer window. By possibly reaching pre-contract agreements with the targets who will be free agents in the summer, they will probably lay the foundation for the summer transfer window.
Due to their contracts expiring at the end of the season, a few players from the Bavarian club will also be available to speak with clubs in January. Among the well-known Bayern players who are nearing the end of their current contracts is Leon Goretzka.
Because of his reliability for Bayern over the past seven years, the German midfielder will draw interest from several teams. SportBild (via iMiaSanMia) claims that Fenerbahce is demonstrating a firm interest in acquiring Goretzka when the January transfer window opens. Goretzka is highly regarded by Dominic Tedesco, the head coach of Fenerbahce, who has worked with him at Schalke.
But it is expected that Bayern would reject every offer made for Goretzka during the winter transfer window. It does not make sense for the Bavarian team to sell a player of Goretzka's calibre halfway through the season because of their limited roster. Furthermore, under Vincent Kompany, Goretzka is currently receiving enough playing time.
Goretzka is keen to commit to a new contract at Bayern.
Goretzka, like Bayern, is not interested in looking into a move during the winter transfer window. The German midfielder's first goal is to sign a new deal at Bayern. He has Vincent Kompany's faith and feels at home in Munich.
But Bayern has not indicated that they are looking at signing Goretzka to a new contract. Later in the season, the Bavarian team will deal with his predicament. Aleksandar Pavlovic is a long-term midfield possibility for the team, although Die Roten has already acquired a young midfield player in Tom Bishof. It is hardly surprising that Bayern is negotiating a new contract for Goretzka in light of these factors.
The German midfielder has the responsibility to continue putting in a lot of effort and producing strong performances. Goretzka can begin looking into a move to one of Europe's top five leagues if Die Roten decide not to extend his contract. Given his intense competitive nature and desire for top-level success, the German midfielder may not have any plans to go to Turkey.
Getting regular playing time before the World Cup in the summer is Goretzka's top priority for the remainder of the season. Bayern might need to change its contract arrangements if he keeps performing well on the pitch.
MATTHAUS WARNS KOMPANY: DO NOT CHANGE ATTACKING STYLE DESPITE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EXIT
Bayern have secured the Bundesliga! Read why Matthaus wants more "spectacular football" despite the 6-5 aggregate loss to PSG.
Lothar Matthaus has called on Vincent Kompany to continue with his attacking style, despite Bayern Munich's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. The German legend feels Bayern’s entertaining approach shouldn’t be altered even though their defence showed vulnerabilities during the 6-5 aggregate loss in the semi-finals.
After conceding six goals over two legs, Bayern’s Champions League run came to an end. While the defeat exposed defensive issues, it also highlighted the offensive strategy Kompany has brought to the team. These defensive struggles aren’t limited to Europe either; high-scoring Bundesliga matches, like the 4-3 win over Mainz and the 3-3 draw with Heidenheim, have revealed a back line that’s still trying to find the right balance between taking risks and maintaining solidity.
Matthaus, who once captained Bayern, stresses that the club should stick with Kompany’s attacking mindset, even if it leaves them open at the back. He pointed out, “With such an attacking style of play, you can't defend everything, of course. Yes, they've conceded quite a few goals, but they’re still having a successful season and are close to winning the double. They’ve even made it to the Champions League semi-finals.”
The return of excitement at the Allianz Arena was clear, especially during the second leg when Ousmane Dembele’s early goal stunned the crowd. Although Harry Kane’s late equaliser wasn’t enough to turn the tie around, Matthaus sees positives in the bigger picture. He believes Bayern has brought back the thrill and flair fans expect.
“While Bayern didn’t play their best in the semi-final second leg against PSG, they have entertained throughout the year. I look forward to their matches because they’re usually packed with goals. Bayern stands for spectacular football, and this season has been no different. I wouldn’t move away from that style,” Matthaus shared.
With the focus shifting back to domestic competitions, Bayern have already secured the Bundesliga championship. They still have two league games left against Wolfsburg and Koln before preparing for the DFB-Pokal final against Stuttgart on May 23.
BAYERN MUNICH RULE OUT MARCUS RASHFORD MOVE REGARDLESS OF ANTHONY GORDON OUTCOME
Marcus Rashford is not a target for Bayern Munich this summer, as the club focuses entirely on signing Gordon from Newcastle.
Bayern Munich aren’t considering a move for Marcus Rashford this summer, no matter what happens with Anthony Gordon. That’s according to a German reporter who’s close to the story.
Right now, Rashford is wrapping up his loan at Barcelona. He’s set to return to Manchester United at the end of the season. Barcelona have an option to make the deal permanent for €30 million (£26 million) in the summer. Both Rashford and Barcelona want him to stay, but here’s the catch: the club doesn’t want to pay the full €30 million.
Barcelona would rather keep Rashford on loan for another year or get him for a lower fee. Manchester United’s not having it. They want the full price, so Barcelona are starting to look at other players.
Rashford hasn’t made a secret of where he wants to be. Earlier in the season, he told Sport, one of the local Barcelona papers, about how much he wants to stay, saying, “Of course, what I want is to stay at Barca. It’s the ultimate goal.” He talked about the pressure and expectations at the club, saying they keep him motivated and that he feels like he’s in the perfect environment to grow and win trophies. For now, though, it’s all up in the air until next summer.
Last year, Bayern Munich actually showed some interest in Rashford before he went to Barcelona. But now, they’re focused on signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for the left wing. The problem is, Gordon’s interested, but Newcastle’s price is ridiculous, reportedly around £80 million (€92.6 million). That’s much higher than what Bayern’s willing to pay. They’re thinking closer to £60 million (€69.4 million), and maybe with add-ons or an instalment plan. If Newcastle won’t budge, it probably isn’t happening.
Christian Falk, a trusted journalist from Bild, says Bayern aren’t considering Rashford as a backup if they can’t land Gordon. Bayern’s got a short list of players for the left wing, and Rashford isn’t on it. Gordon’s their main focus, but even if that deal falls through, Rashford’s not the next in line.
So at this stage, Bayern and Rashford won’t be coming together this summer, even if Gordon stays at Newcastle. That’s just not in the plans.
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