BAYERN PLAYER MAKES BIG STRIDES IN COMEBACK FROM BROKEN LEG

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala is back on the training pitch for the first time since a severe July ankle injury. The German star is making significant progress in his recovery ahead of a potential second-half-of-season return.

Bayern Player Makes Big Strides in Comeback From Broken Leg
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Last week, Bayern Munich provided an encouraging report on Alphonso Davies' recuperation, stating that the Canadian full-back is recuperating far more quickly. Before the end of 2025, he is anticipated to play for Bayern Munich.

This week, the Bundesliga champions got more encouraging injury-related news. For the first time since he broke his fibula and dislocated his ankle against Paris-Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup at the beginning of July, Jamal Musiala was back on the pitch. As Musiala makes significant progress in his recuperation, he was pictured on the pitch at Sabner Strasse.

For Musiala, there is still much work to be done. Given how severe Musiala's injury has been, the Bavarian team will not take any chances with his comeback. Musiala should be prepared to contribute in the second half of the season to prevent relapses.

Up until now, Bayern has handled Musiala's absence admirably.


Since making his debut for Bayern in 2020, Musiala has been an important member of the team. The 22-year-old has made a name for himself as one of Europe's top offensive midfielders. Bayern can break down deep blocks with his precise control and dribbling. Musiala also possesses a fantastic eye for a game-winning pass. He is a dangerous player in the last third because he can also score goals.

He is essential to Bayern's short- and long-term ambitions, thus his injury was a major setback for the team. The Bavarian team lost the experience of Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, and Thomas Müller, but they bolstered their offence in the summer transfer window by acquiring Luis Diaz and Nicolas Jackson. In the latter third, Vincent Kompany's choices were further limited by Musiala's injury.

Bayern and Kompany have fared well without Musiala. The number 10 spot has been filled by Serge Gnabry. In seven Bundesliga games, Die Roten have scored 27 goals. Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Harry Kane have all been playing fantastically for Die Roten. Musiala will be able to recuperate at his own speed since Kompany is getting the best out of every forward.

After Musiala recovers from such a terrible injury, Bayern will want to see him return to his peak. Even if he is fully recovered for the season's last quarter, Bayern will benefit greatly. Ahead of the World Cup next summer, Musiala is also being attentively watched by the German national squad. Musiala has made a name for himself as a vital member of the team and nation.

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.

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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.

BAYERN MUNICH IDENTIFY ARSENAL’S KAI HAVERTZ AS TOP TARGET FOR SUMMER WINDOW

From North London to Munich? Kai Havertz emerges as the leading candidate to join Bayern’s elite Premier League-built attack.

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Bayern Munich still have their eye on an Arsenal star, hoping to bring more Premier League experience up front, especially after plans with Chelsea fell apart.

Right now, Bayern are among the best teams in Europe. It really depends on how you rank PSG, but Bayern’s up there, no question. Vincent Kompany deserves a lot of credit for getting them to this level. Still, you can’t ignore their recruitment. They keep picking top-flight Premier League attackers, and it works.

With Luis Diaz, Harry Kane, and Michael Olise, Bayern’s attack is lethal. Those three have already scored 100 goals this season. Defenders in the Bundesliga just can’t cope, and you can tell their time in England’s toughest league has paid off.

Bayern have another Premier League forward in the mix right now, but he’s not sticking around.

Chelsea deal off, Bayern looking at Arsenal.

On Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano made it official that X: Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson will head back to Stamford Bridge this summer because Bayern aren’t activating his €65m buy option. Bayern’s director, Max Eberl, confirmed it, so that the backup spot behind Kane opens again when Jackson leaves.

James Benge reports that Kai Havertz’s name is coming up as a possible replacement. He said on the Inside Arsenal podcast that Bayern are definitely interested, “but nothing concrete yet.” Havertz could be the squad player who covers for Musiala and Kane.

Honestly, signing a German for Germany’s top club makes sense. Arsenal won’t just roll over, though, if Bayern come calling. Even after picking up Viktor Gyokeres last summer, Mikel Arteta still prefers Havertz up front. When Arsenal played Manchester City in their biggest game this season, Arteta benched Gyokeres and started Havertz.

Havertz has had injury issues this year. Heading into summer, he’ll still have two years left on his contract. If Bayern make a strong offer, Arsenal could think about selling.

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