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.
 
                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                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.
POSITIVE UPDATE ON DéSIRé DOUé INJURY AFTER EARLY ALARMING REPORTS
PSG's Désiré Doué suffers a significant thigh injury, set to miss several weeks. Initial fears of a long absence are tempered by new reports suggesting a potential return before the end of 2025, with December a hopeful target.
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                    Doué’s situation is better than initially feared, reassuring - COURTESY/PHOTO
                                
                                In Paris Saint-Germain's 1-1 draw with FC Lorient, 20-year-old Désiré Doué suffered his second major injury of the year. The France international departed the stadium on crutches after being taken off on a stretcher halfway through the first half. 
The Frenchman may actually miss several months of activity, as L'Équipe stated that Doué's absence will be measured in "weeks at least." Since then, the club has acknowledged that he has a right thigh injury. He will be out of play for a few weeks, PSG indicated, and they would provide further information after the international break.
An early comeback before the year's end?
But according to Fabrice Hawkins, Doué's injuries may not be as severe as initially thought. There is some optimism that he will return in 2025, possibly in December. In the event that he does not, he is expected to resume operations in January 2026.
 
                                    BARCELONA CONFIRM SPOTIFY CAMP NOU REOPENING DATE FOR NOVEMBER
Barcelona's long-awaited return to the Spotify Camp Nou is imminent. The club expects the final license in mid-November, potentially allowing them to host Athletic Club on November 22nd for a historic homecoming after over a year away.
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                    Spotify Camp Nou prepares for fan return this November - Image via FC Barcelona
                                
                                Barcelona has been looking forward to the day they may return to the Spotify Camp Nou ever since they left in June 2023. The club has set dates for returning home for the majority of the past 12 months, but none of them have been met as of yet. However, this could be about to change.
The Spotify Camp Nou can now accommodate games with up to 27,000 spectators after Barcelona's recent acquisition of the first occupancy license for phase 1A. Despite this, it was agreed that they would not return until they acquired the license for phase 1B, which would enable an additional 45,000 spectators to watch games. In the interim, it would be more cost-effective to play at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Barcelona's match against Elche this weekend at Montjuic may be their last La Liga match there. According to Sport, the club anticipates that between November 12 and 15, it will obtain the required license from the Barcelona City Council.
Barcelona has set dates for a potential comeback.
According to the source, a return next weekend is also feasible, although if this is the case, Barcelona would be able to play Athletic Club at the Spotify Camp Nou on November 22. On the 29th, which also marks the 126th anniversary of the club's founding, the Catalans play Alaves, providing an opportunity for a more elaborate celebration.
Although games should soon be able to be played in the famous stadium, it was recently reported that Barcelona plans to hold an open training session at the Spotify Camp Nou in preparation for their trip to Celta Vigo the following weekend.
 
        
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