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BAYERN MUNICH SENSATION ATTRACTS ATTENTION FROM BOTH MILAN POWERHOUSES

Bayern Munich plans a defensive overhaul, targeting Marc Guehi. With Kim Min-Jae likely to be sold, attracting interest from AC Milan, Inter, and Premier League clubs, Bayern have held talks for Guehi, who is also wanted by Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich sensation attracts attention from both Milan powerhouses
Serie A giants target Kim Min-Jae - COURTESY/PHOTO

Bayern Munich is anticipated to be busy strengthening the defence during the next transfer window after concentrating on the attack last summer. Since the beginning of the season, the Bavarian team has been connected to some defenders.

The futures of Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano will be the only factors influencing the entrance of new centre-backs. While the latter has been continuously linked to leaving Munich, the former has entered the last year of his contract.

Bayern's preferred centre back is no longer the South Korean defender. After joining Kompany from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, Jonathan Tah immediately established himself in the team's starting lineup. Tah and Upamecano are the Belgian head coach's preferred centre-back duo, while Kim Min-jae has done well when given the chance this season.

Thanks to Bayern's pursuit of a new central defender, Kim Min-jae is probably going to be moving in the summer. Tribal Football claims that Kim Min-jae has sparked genuine interest from AC Milan and Inter Milan. Before relocating to Munich a few years ago, the South Korean enjoyed a successful stint in Serie A with Napoli.

The Premier League is interested, in addition to the Milan powerhouses. According to Tribal Football, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool are also closely monitoring Kim Min-jae's status at Bayern.

Kim Min-jae has had trouble staying consistent when wearing Bavarian colours. The South Korean defender has had a string of poor outings after a period of strong play. Given his prior success in Italy, Kim Min-jae will benefit from a move to Serie A if Bayern decides to let him go.

Financially speaking, Bayern would be better off cashing in next summer than holding out for the player to sign a longer contract. The South Korean's present Munich contract is set to expire in 2028.

Marc Guehi is in talks with Bayern


Marc Guehi appears to be Bayern's top priority in their quest to bolster the defence. Guehi's representatives have already had discussions with the reigning Bundesliga winners. Real Madrid and Liverpool will compete with them for the English defender.

Guehi has no intention of signing a new deal with Crystal Palace. In January, he will be available to speak with clubs who are interested. A pre-contract can be signed by Bayern during the winter transfer window. Although he nearly signed with Liverpool in the summer, there is fierce competition for his services.

BAYERN MUNICH HELD: VUSKOVIC AND VIEIRA STUN KOMPANY IN A WILD 2-2 HAMBURG DRAW

Luka Vuskovic and Fabio Vieira shine as Hamburg hold Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw. Read the full Bundesliga match analysis here.

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Bayern Munich dropped points again in the Bundesliga, settling for a 2-2 draw against Hamburg up north. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz both found the net for Bayern, who took the lead after Fabio Vieira had put Hamburg ahead with a first-half penalty. But Luka Vuskovic, who was everywhere for the hosts, powered in a header to snatch a well-earned point in a wild game at Volksparkstadion.

Early on, Bayern tried to quiet down the home crowd and pushed hard for the first goal. Still, it was Hamburg who struck first. About 30 minutes in, Nicolai Remberg beat Joshua Kimmich to a loose ball and drew a foul from the German midfielder. Fabio Vieira, on loan from Arsenal, coolly slotted the penalty past Manuel Neuer and into the bottom corner.

Bayern didn’t waste much time. Within ten minutes, Serge Gnabry slipped behind the defence and whipped in a cross. Kimmich’s awkward shot landed at Kane’s feet, and the England captain smashed it home. Kompany threw on Luis Diaz at halftime, and it paid off instantly. Diaz finished off a slick pass from Olise less than a minute after coming on.

Hamburg weren't rattled, though. Just eight minutes into the second half, Vuskovic muscled past Alphonso Davies and hammered in a header from William Mikelbrencis’ cross. Hamburg almost took the lead when Neuer fluffed a clearance, leaving Vieira with an open goal, but Davies raced back to clear it off the line. Bayern pushed for a winner and shouted for a couple of penalties, but the referee wasn’t having it. In the end, both sides walked away with a point.

Standout player? Luka Vuskovic, no question. The Croatian centre-back, on loan from Tottenham, gave Hamburg steel at the back and kept Kane pretty quiet. His equaliser—already his fourth of the season—showed a hunger and skill Spurs have been missing lately.

On the flip side, Vincent Kompany has to take some heat. The Bayern boss did well bringing on Diaz, but you wonder if starting him would’ve made the difference. Bayern had the lead but couldn’t finish the job, and Hamburg deserved their share of the spoils.

HARRY KANE REVEALS HIS "FAVORITE GERMAN DISH" IS ACTUALLY A REWARD FOR SCORING

It’s a ritual! Harry Kane reveals how local chef Stefan Kastner delivers free veal schnitzels for every goal he scores for Bayern.

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Harry Kane gets free dinners for every Bayern Munich goal

Every time Harry Kane scores for Bayern Munich, he gets a free dinner—no joke. There’s this local pub owner who drops off a schnitzel for every goal Kane bangs in for the German champs.

The man behind this tradition? Stefan Kastner, chef and superfan, runs the Buchenhain Forest Inn. He doesn’t just send the food—he actually drives out himself to Kane’s place and hands it over. Kastner’s from Baierbrunn, a suburb just outside Munich, and he swears his schnitzels give Kane that extra push on the pitch.

Kane, by the way, calls these deliveries a “ritual”. He even lets Kastner—everyone calls him the “Schnitzel Guy”—swing by past security whenever he’s due for a drop-off. With the way Kane’s scoring, that’s happening a lot.

Funny thing, though—Kane’s strict about his diet. No chips, ever. Kastner says, “At first, I just did it as a fan. Now, it’s a real tradition. I’ve been at this for over a year, and I’d say we’re up to 50 or 60 schnitzels so far. I don’t deliver one after every single goal. I wait until he’s scored a couple, then I drive over, usually around six in the evening. Lately, I wait for two goals before making the trip. Then I bring a veal schnitzel with roasted potatoes, plus another with potato salad.”

When the local paper TZ ran the story, Kane owned up—he loves schnitzels. “It’s turned into a ritual. It’s lovely. Honestly, it’s probably my favourite dish in Germany. Some people say it’s Austrian or Bavarian, but either way, it’s my top pick since moving here.”

He’s quick to admit he doesn’t eat every single one. “They get delivered, and my family or whoever’s at the house digs in. It helps us feel like we’re part of the community,” he says.

“And really, this was Stefan’s idea. I doubt he thought I’d score this many goals. But, yeah, it’s just a good story. It feels right.”

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