Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany insists he has not spoken to Lennart Karl over his recent transfer remarks regarding Real Madrid after reiterating that the teen sensation has apologised for his âcommunication mistakeâ. The Bavarians' head coach has come to the aid of the 17-year-old, who raised eyebrows earlier this month by revealing it is his âdreamâ to play for the Spanish giants.
Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has suggested that Marcus Rashford may be acting as an agent at Camp Nou, with Kobbie Mainoo another of those to be seeing a move from Manchester United to Catalunya speculated on. If the Blaugrana are keen, then loan star Rashford could be used to help talk a fellow England international into treading a similar career path.
Michael Owen, who remains the last Englishman to win the Ballon dâOr, has told GOAL what Harry Kane needs to do in order to land a prestigious Golden Ball in 2026. The prolific Bayern Munich striker is considered to have a "big chance" of claiming that prize as he chases down Champions League glory at club level and a World Cup crown with England.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have been warned off a move for Harry Kane, who has a ÂŁ57 million ($77m) release clause in his contract at Bayern Munich, as they would be spending âdead moneyâ. Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why the England international striker âgave away his aces too cheaplyâ when leaving Tottenham and the Premier League in 2023.
Bayern Munich are plotting a move to unite the Karl brothers at the Allianz Arena. Following the meteoric rise of teenage sensation Lennart Karl this season, reports indicate that the German giants are now targeting his younger brother, Vincent, from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 17-year-old winger has admitted it would be a "dream" to line up alongside his younger sibling in the future.
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has responded to Harry Kane's admission that he could extend his stay at the Allianz Arena beyond 2027. The club chief emphasised the striker's value to the side while confirming that fresh talks regarding his future will take place at the "appropriate time" as the Englishman continues to enjoy life in Bavaria.
Harry Kane has been urged to reject any potential advances from Barcelona as Dwight Yorke believes the England captain would struggle to replicate his prolific form in Spain. The former Manchester United striker claims the tempo of La Liga makes it a "much more difficult" environment than the Bundesliga, warning that a move at this stage of his career carries significant risk.
Bayern Munich sensation Lennart Karl has apologised to club chiefs after sparking controversy with comments about his desire to join Real Madrid. The 17-year-old winger was forced to clarify his stance following an interview where he named the Spanish giants as his "dream club", but he put the noise behind him on Tuesday by scoring twice in a dominant 5-0 friendly victory over Red Bull Salzburg.
Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl caused a stir this weekend by admitting his ultimate career dream is to join Real Madrid, despite currently developing at the Allianz Arena. While such comments often irritate the Bavarian faithful, club legend Lothar Matthaus has surprisingly defended the 17-year-old, drawing parallels with Robert Lewandowski and Florian Wirtz while revealing his own failed move to the Bernabeu.
Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl has revealed the identity of his âdream clubâ. The teen sensation is thriving at the Allianz Arena for now, but he may seek out a new challenge at some stage. There will be no shortage of suitors when that day comes, with one of the hottest prospects on the planet admitting that he would like to represent Real Madrid.
Harry Kane admits that it has been "very hard" learning German, while dropping a hint over his Bayern Munich future. When the striker swapped Tottenham for Bayern in the summer of 2023, he made it a big goal of his to master the language. Fast forward to the present, and the England captain is struggling in this regard, but has expressed his fondness for the Bundesliga outfit.
Luke Littler has, on the back of successfully defending his World Darts Championship title, invited Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl to join Manchester United and bring prolific frontman Harry Kane with him. Littler is a passionate Red Devils supporter and would love to see players of potential and pedigree make their way to Old Trafford in upcoming transfer windows.
New Year's Eve is almost upon us, meaning 2025 is about to be consigned to the past - but how will it be remembered by the football world? It was certainly an unforgettable year for some players, coaches and clubs. Paris Saint-Germain, for example, finally got their hands on the trophy they craved above all others, the Champions League, thus vindicating a sensible change in recruitment strategy by the club's owners, who went from signing superstars to investing millions in youth.
Nicolas Jacksonâs future is once again under the spotlight after his agent dropped a telling hint about the strikerâs next move, with doubts growing over a permanent stay at Bayern Munich. The Senegal internationalâs loan spell in Germany appears to be nearing its natural end, opening the door to a new destination as interest builds elsewhere in Europe.
Christian Eriksen has backed striker Harry Kane to one day return to Tottenham. Kane left Spurs for Bayern Munich in 2023 and has become a revelation with the Bundesliga giants, earning his first piece of silverware of his career last season. And the Danish creator, who spent six-and-a-half years in north London, is hoping to see the England captain back in a Spurs shirt.
The Christmas period is upon us, which means we are somehow already more or less at the midway point of the 2025-26 football season. As many of Europe's leading leagues pause for the winter break, it's time to take stock and reflect on four scintillating months of action. It's also the opportune moment to assess those players who completed transfers across the continent in the summer, now that they have a decent sample size of games under their belts.
With the halfway stage of the season upon us, the time has come to shine a spotlight on the players who have made the biggest impact across Europe's major leagues. But first, let's run through the lay of the land.
Florian Wirtz would be receiving far more criticism if he was producing his current Liverpool form for Bayern Munich, according to Germany legend Thomas Muller. The Vancouver Whitecaps forward has weighed in on the performances of the Reds midfielder, who turned down interest from two European giants in favour of a big-money move to Anfield in the summer.
Bayern Munich are closely monitoring Cardiff City teenager Dylan Lawlor, with the Bundesliga giants alerted to the defenderâs rapid rise by Wales manager Craig Bellamy. talkSPORT have reported that the German champions have taken a serious interest in the 19-year-old, whose development in League One has not gone unnoticed across Europe.
Marc Guehiâs future appears to be drifting further away from Barcelona after reports in Spain suggested the reigning champions have cooled their interest in the Crystal Palace captain due to his wage demands. The England international, long admired across Europe, has become one of the most sought-after defenders on the market, but the financial gap between Guehiâs expectations and Barcelonaâs limits is now considered too wide to bridge.
Lamine Yamal has offered fans an insight into his personal life after giving a tour of his huge mansion on YouTube. The Spain star has also revealed details about his fitness and football routines, interests away from the game and the unusual reason he believes he cannot maintain a relationship. The video has amassed nearly a million views within a few hours of being posted.
Harry Kane is being tipped to remain at Bayern Munich for âa long time to comeâ. If that predication proves to be correct, then transfer talk surrounding the England international striker will quieten quickly. He has seen a return to the Premier League mooted, while also being linked with Barcelona, but is fully focused on events in Germany for the foreseeable future.
GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.
Real Madrid are reportedly set to join Manchester City in the race for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, with Europeâs elite circling one of the Bundesligaâs standout performers. However, Die Roten have made their stance clear as they view the France international as untouchable amid plans to secure his long-term future at the Allianz Arena.
Harry Kane's incredible season continued on Sunday as the Bayern Munich striker made more history with a goal in their 4-0 win over Heidenheim in the Bundesliga, captaining the club for the first time. This was the England captain's 100th Bundesliga goal contribution. The 32-year-old has also been named German Footballing Personality of the Year by kicker for a phenomenal 12 months.
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