Bayern Munich are building genuine momentum heading into October, with Michael Olise at the heart of everything positive around the club. The 24-year-old returned from international duty having scored twice and assisted once in 30 minutes as France overturned a deficit to beat Belgium 4-1, setting records for assists in a calendar year for Les Bleus. His club form matches his international brilliance, with eight goals and four assists in seven competitive appearances for Bayern this season. Fans at the Stade de France chanted his name for the Ballon d'Or, though the award's voting period has already closed.

Off the pitch, Bayern are moving to secure their attacking foundation for years ahead. The club has reached a basic agreement with Harry Kane on a new contract until 2029, with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge backing an exception to the club's usual policy on players over 30, citing Kane's remarkable injury record. Kane scored 73 goals across club and country last season and has hit 101 Bundesliga goals in 98 appearances since joining from Tottenham.

Competitively, Bayern sit second in the Bundesliga on 10 points from four games, one point behind Borussia Dortmund. Their last league outing brought a 7-0 win over Union Berlin, and they travel to Augsburg on October 10 looking to close the gap at the top. Vincent Kompany's side also face Arsenal in the Champions League on October 21, with European ambitions firmly intact.