Bayern Munich

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The most pressing question hanging over Bayern Munich this summer is whether Michael Olise will still be a Bayern player when the new Bundesliga season begins. The 24-year-old winger, who produced 96 goal contributions in his first two seasons at the club, attracted intense attention from Real Madrid during the World Cup, with reports suggesting Kylian Mbappe actively lobbied Olise to move to the Bernabeu. Bayern have held firm, publicly declaring him unsellable at any price and reportedly offering to nearly double his salary to around 25 million euros per year. The latest reports indicate Real Madrid have internally accepted a transfer this summer is almost impossible, and Olise's agent has told Bayern's hierarchy not to worry. The situation remains unresolved, but the balance of information points toward the Frenchman staying.

On a more positive note, Harry Kane is closing in on a contract extension. Journalist Ben Jacobs reports the striker is now targeting a renewal beyond his current 2027 deal, with further talks planned following his return from World Cup leave. Kane has scored 146 goals in 147 appearances for the club and feels settled in Munich, making interest from Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal and speculation about a Premier League return appear wide of the mark.

Off the pitch, Bayern are managing a cluttered outgoing list. Joao Palhinha, Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza are all available, though finding buyers at acceptable fees has proved difficult. The club's summer friendly against Wehen Wiesbaden on July 25 offers an early look at the squad as pre-season builds toward the new campaign.

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2Bayer Leverkusen crestBayer Leverkusen00000000
3Bayern Munich crestBayern Munich00000000
4Borussia Dortmund crestBorussia Dortmund00000000
5Borussia Moenchengladbach crestBorussia Moenchengladbach00000000
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