Bayern Munich news

For the first time in his career, John Stones is a free agent. Stones left City in June, with top Serie A clubs seemingly queueing for his signature.

Claude Makelele has revealed he urged Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to sign Michael Olise. The former Los Blancos midfielder also compared the Bayern Munich winger's ability to influence games to Lionel Messi, while insisting Olise should not be compared to Jude Bellingham.

Bayern Munich have reportedly stepped up their interest in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as they look to bolster their backline ahead of the new campaign. The Bundesliga giants have made formal enquiries following the Frenchman's standout performances on the international stage this summer.

Michael Olise is reportedly seeking an urgent meeting with Bayern Munich officials to discuss his future following a sensational World Cup campaign that has seen his market value skyrocket. The France international is at a crossroads in Bavaria as interest from Real Madrid continues to intensify behind the scenes.

Harry Kane has opened up about his "surreal experience" playing a round of golf with United States President Donald Trump in Florida. Speaking ahead of the Three Lions' crucial World Cup quarter-final against Norway, the Bayern Munich striker returned the compliments paid by the president, admitting the 80-year-old politician is a surprisingly good golfer.

Benfica have made Joao Palhinha their top midfield target after Tottenham decided not to trigger their option to sign him permanently from Bayern Munich. Marco Silva is keen to reunite with the Portugal international, while the club is assessing whether the deal is financially feasible.

The Bundesliga returns on August 28 and we pick out four bets for Matchday 1, from goals in Munich and Dortmund to home wins for Mainz and Leipzig.

Harry Kane has been in the form of his life across 2025-26, including at the World Cup finals, with former England international Danny Murphy explaining to GOAL why the prolific frontman is at the peak of his powers. There are considered to be two important reasons why the Three Lions’ record-breaking captain is performing at a career-best level.

Patrice Evra has explained to GOAL why Michael Olise’s “nonchalance” is a good thing, with the enigmatic France international winger being told what the “hardest” part of being a superstar is about to become. The Bayern Munich forward has been in dazzling form for club and country, with World Cup glory currently being chased down on North American soil.

Real Madrid icon Ivan Zamorano has urged the Spanish giants to secure the signing of Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise to complete a devastating attacking trio at the Santiago Bernabeu. The legendary former striker believes the French international is the perfect profile to take Los Blancos to the next level following a disappointing period without major silverware.

Harry Kane continues to look unstoppable for England at the 2026 World Cup, with former Three Lions star Des Walker admitting to GOAL that kicking the prolific striker may be the only way of bringing him to a halt. The record-breaking frontman has been rewriting the history books, with the benefits of a move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich being explained.

Jamal Musiala has undergone a scheduled surgical procedure following his return from World Cup duty with Germany. The Bayern Munich superstar is now set to begin a tailored recovery programme as the Bundesliga giants prepare for the upcoming campaign.

Alphonso Davies has opened up on the physical and emotional toll of Canada’s World Cup exit, describing the tournament as one of the most difficult periods of his professional life. Despite high expectations for the co-hosts, the Bayern Munich star was largely reduced to a spectator role as injury curtailed his involvement on the global stage.