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15-04-2024 05:56
15-04-2024 05:56
Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester United battling for Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong?; PSG eying FC Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram; Arsenal, Chelsea, Madrid vying for Leny Yoro; and MORE!
Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Real Madrid could all be in a battle for freshly-minted Bundesliga champion Jeremie Frimpong.
Frimpong and his mates secured the Meisterschale on Sunday, but the 23-year-old right-back/wing-back could be on the move this summer:
Los Blancos’ interest in Florian Wirtz is well-established by now, but another Bayer Leverkusen star on their radars is right-back Jeremie Frimpong.
However, as per journalist Christian Falk (via Caught Offside), Real Madrid will face competition from Manchester United and Bayern Munich in their pursuit of Jeremie Frimpong.
“Likewise, Alonso and sporting director Rolfes are working on a shared future with Jeremie Frimpong. His contract until 2028 also contains an exit clause. The wing player can go for €40 million,” Falk wrote in his column. “The clause would have to be activated before the start of the European Championship in June. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester United have registered their interest in the Dutchman.”
In fact, Falk mentioned that the entourage of Frimpong is already holding discussions with Bayern Munich and Manchester United. In that case, Real Madrid will have to make their move swiftly. While his attacking capabilities from the right-back position are amazing, there are some doubts at Real Madrid over the defensive side of his game.
With his €40 million release clause only being active before the Euros, Real Madrid will have to move swiftly if they wish to sign him.
PSG to make another at De Jong (Sport via 90Min.com)
FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is seemingly always in the rumor mill...and he is now back on Paris Saint-Germain’s radar:
Paris Saint-Germain would not hesitate to bid for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong if it became clear that his future was away from Camp Nou.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 6, Episode 40 (Bavarian Football Works)
After a half-decent week in football, Bayern Munich have an actual shot at advancing against Arsenal FC in the Champions League. Unfortunately, this comes with some major caveats — several major players have sustained injuries, and the team still isn’t in great form at the moment. Still, some hope is better than nothing, provided that hope has some basis in reality.
In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:
How do we feel about Bayern Munich advancing in the Champions League this week?
The return of Thomas Müller — could he be the guy who makes the difference?
How the atmosphere of the Allianz Arena and the twelfth man figures into all of this.
The weaknesses of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side discussed.
A pessimistic take: Why Thomas Tuchel could mess this up for everyone.
After the break: Is Julian Nagelsmann really headed back to Bayern Munich?
Why the move does or doesn’t make sense.
Are the alternatives — Zinedine Zidane, Roberto De Zerbi — any better?
Pavlović didn’t have it easy on his way up (Spox via @iMiaSanMia)
Danny Schwarz got to know Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović while coaching him with the club’s U-16s and U-17s and recently said that the youngster did not have an easy time during his development.
“His future at Bayern was always in the balance. In the U-16s, he was at a crossroads. Unterhaching and 1860 had him and other talents who got less playing time at Bayern on their radar. But he always said: ‘I definitely want to stay at Bayern and fight my way through here.’ - He fully identified with FC Bayern,” Schwarz said.
Gunners, Chelsea to challenge Madrid on Yoro (HITC via 90Min.com)
Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC could mount a challenge to Real Madrid’s bid to sign Lille wunderkind Leny Yoro:
Scouts from Arsenal and Chelsea both watched Lille centre-back Leny Yoro in action this week. Real Madrid are keen on the teenager, who also has interest from Manchester United.
Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — Bayern Munich 2-0 Köln (Bavarian Football Works)
After two consecutive losses in the league, Bayern Munich had to shape up or else qualification to next year’s Champions League could be in serious jeopardy. Now, the game wasn’t super exciting, but it did have its highlights — made all the more poignant with the Arsenal game looming over the horizon. Beating Köln 2-0 is a result the team can probably live with.
Here are our talking points from the game:
Marcus discusses the seven different changes in their starting line-up compared to the Arsenal game.
Main takeaways discussed: Bayern played slow, un-creative, and didn’t seem to threaten FC Köln much at all before the 64th minute.
Does this game give confidence ahead of the crucial game versus Arsenal? Maybe not.
Marcus discusses Harry Kane’s inconsistency in front of goal amidst his record chasing.
Lastly, special shoutouts to the Bayern fans today – world-class on the stands despite a lackluster performance on the pitch!
Zaragoza and Choupo bond over football tennis (@MichaelSchroeer)
Bayern Munich bench players Bryan Zaragoza and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting put in some work on the football tennis courts: Bryan Zaragoza and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting start the day with football tennis. #FCBayern
Who do we think won?
PSG chasing Thuram? (Tuttosport via 90Min.com)
Paris Saint-Germain seems to be active in the transfer market in terms of scoping talent. Aside of De Jong (as references above), PSG is reportedly taking a look at Inter Milan attacker and former Gladbach star Marcus Thuram:
Inter forward Marcus Thuram has also been identified as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe at PSG.
Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Show Season 3, Episode 40 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich must regroup after its Champions League draw with Arsenal FC, but the match told fans a lot about who the team really is.
Knowing that, there is plenty to discuss on that performance, plus the recent rumors surrounding Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, and Leroy Sané. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
Why Bayern Munich’s showing against Arsenal FC should give fans reasons to have hope — and why it took so long for the team to wake up and remember who it was.
Why Thomas Tuchel was so motivated to face Arsenal.
Is it just time to let Alphonso Davies walk?
Dayot Upamecano might be unhappy with his role as a bench player.
Bayern Munich is worried about Joshua Kimmich’s reluctance to discuss his future. Is he on his way out the door?
Breaking down the brilliance of the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Frimpong and his mates secured the Meisterschale on Sunday, but the 23-year-old right-back/wing-back could be on the move this summer:
Los Blancos’ interest in Florian Wirtz is well-established by now, but another Bayer Leverkusen star on their radars is right-back Jeremie Frimpong.
However, as per journalist Christian Falk (via Caught Offside), Real Madrid will face competition from Manchester United and Bayern Munich in their pursuit of Jeremie Frimpong.
“Likewise, Alonso and sporting director Rolfes are working on a shared future with Jeremie Frimpong. His contract until 2028 also contains an exit clause. The wing player can go for €40 million,” Falk wrote in his column. “The clause would have to be activated before the start of the European Championship in June. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester United have registered their interest in the Dutchman.”
In fact, Falk mentioned that the entourage of Frimpong is already holding discussions with Bayern Munich and Manchester United. In that case, Real Madrid will have to make their move swiftly. While his attacking capabilities from the right-back position are amazing, there are some doubts at Real Madrid over the defensive side of his game.
With his €40 million release clause only being active before the Euros, Real Madrid will have to move swiftly if they wish to sign him.
PSG to make another at De Jong (Sport via 90Min.com)
FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is seemingly always in the rumor mill...and he is now back on Paris Saint-Germain’s radar:
Paris Saint-Germain would not hesitate to bid for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong if it became clear that his future was away from Camp Nou.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 6, Episode 40 (Bavarian Football Works)
After a half-decent week in football, Bayern Munich have an actual shot at advancing against Arsenal FC in the Champions League. Unfortunately, this comes with some major caveats — several major players have sustained injuries, and the team still isn’t in great form at the moment. Still, some hope is better than nothing, provided that hope has some basis in reality.
In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:
How do we feel about Bayern Munich advancing in the Champions League this week?
The return of Thomas Müller — could he be the guy who makes the difference?
How the atmosphere of the Allianz Arena and the twelfth man figures into all of this.
The weaknesses of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side discussed.
A pessimistic take: Why Thomas Tuchel could mess this up for everyone.
After the break: Is Julian Nagelsmann really headed back to Bayern Munich?
Why the move does or doesn’t make sense.
Are the alternatives — Zinedine Zidane, Roberto De Zerbi — any better?
Pavlović didn’t have it easy on his way up (Spox via @iMiaSanMia)
Danny Schwarz got to know Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović while coaching him with the club’s U-16s and U-17s and recently said that the youngster did not have an easy time during his development.
“His future at Bayern was always in the balance. In the U-16s, he was at a crossroads. Unterhaching and 1860 had him and other talents who got less playing time at Bayern on their radar. But he always said: ‘I definitely want to stay at Bayern and fight my way through here.’ - He fully identified with FC Bayern,” Schwarz said.
Gunners, Chelsea to challenge Madrid on Yoro (HITC via 90Min.com)
Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC could mount a challenge to Real Madrid’s bid to sign Lille wunderkind Leny Yoro:
Scouts from Arsenal and Chelsea both watched Lille centre-back Leny Yoro in action this week. Real Madrid are keen on the teenager, who also has interest from Manchester United.
Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — Bayern Munich 2-0 Köln (Bavarian Football Works)
After two consecutive losses in the league, Bayern Munich had to shape up or else qualification to next year’s Champions League could be in serious jeopardy. Now, the game wasn’t super exciting, but it did have its highlights — made all the more poignant with the Arsenal game looming over the horizon. Beating Köln 2-0 is a result the team can probably live with.
Here are our talking points from the game:
Marcus discusses the seven different changes in their starting line-up compared to the Arsenal game.
Main takeaways discussed: Bayern played slow, un-creative, and didn’t seem to threaten FC Köln much at all before the 64th minute.
Does this game give confidence ahead of the crucial game versus Arsenal? Maybe not.
Marcus discusses Harry Kane’s inconsistency in front of goal amidst his record chasing.
Lastly, special shoutouts to the Bayern fans today – world-class on the stands despite a lackluster performance on the pitch!
Zaragoza and Choupo bond over football tennis (@MichaelSchroeer)
Bayern Munich bench players Bryan Zaragoza and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting put in some work on the football tennis courts: Bryan Zaragoza and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting start the day with football tennis. #FCBayern
Who do we think won?
PSG chasing Thuram? (Tuttosport via 90Min.com)
Paris Saint-Germain seems to be active in the transfer market in terms of scoping talent. Aside of De Jong (as references above), PSG is reportedly taking a look at Inter Milan attacker and former Gladbach star Marcus Thuram:
Inter forward Marcus Thuram has also been identified as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe at PSG.
Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Show Season 3, Episode 40 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich must regroup after its Champions League draw with Arsenal FC, but the match told fans a lot about who the team really is.
Knowing that, there is plenty to discuss on that performance, plus the recent rumors surrounding Joshua Kimmich, Alphonso Davies, and Leroy Sané. Here is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
Why Bayern Munich’s showing against Arsenal FC should give fans reasons to have hope — and why it took so long for the team to wake up and remember who it was.
Why Thomas Tuchel was so motivated to face Arsenal.
Is it just time to let Alphonso Davies walk?
Dayot Upamecano might be unhappy with his role as a bench player.
Bayern Munich is worried about Joshua Kimmich’s reluctance to discuss his future. Is he on his way out the door?
Breaking down the brilliance of the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm.