Michael Olise finds himself at the centre of one of the summer's biggest transfer stories after starring for France at the World Cup, but all is not as it seems. Various reports have claimed that the Bayern Munich dynamo is Real Madrid's priority target, with the move even endorsed by his compatriot and current 'Galactico', Kylian Mbappe. The reality, though, is that any deal is currently a non-starter.
Michael Olise is being heavily linked with a transfer from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid, potentially with a record-breaking fee changing hands, but Jeremie Aliadiere has told GOAL that the France international should spend “another year” in Germany before considering a change of scenery. The classy winger needs to learn how to handle the added weight of expectation that is being lumped onto his shoulders.
Bayern Munich are set to open formal discussions with Harry Kane regarding a contract extension, with the England captain entering the final year of his current deal. The 32-year-old striker is aware of the German champions' intention to secure his long-term future, as he remains fully settled in Munich following a prolific stint in Germany.
Jürgen Klopp’s long-time adviser Marc Kosicke is following the new national coach to the DFB. Although Kosicke actually has nothing to do with Bayern Munich, he is the creator of the official slogan.
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise surprised local football enthusiasts in New York City by unexpectedly taking part in a public recreational match. Having recently concluded his international campaign with France at the World Cup, the 24-year-old was spotted playing in socks, earning widespread praise for his grounded love for the game.
Bayern Munich are desperate to offload their three expensive returning loanees, Joao Palhinha, Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza - but according to a Bild report, the move is still being held up for various reasons.
Dante will coach Bayern Munich’s reserves in future. Ahead of the start of the season, he spoke about his move, his role and Vincent Kompany’s influence.
Atalanta are considering cashing in on Charles De Ketelaere following his standout performances at the World Cup, with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain expressing interest. The Serie A side have slapped a €50 million valuation on the Belgian playmaker as European giants prepare to battle for his signature during the summer window.
With the World Cup over and pre-season friendlies beginning in earnest over the next week, it feels like the new club season is hurtling towards us at a rather alarming rate. With that in mind, managers are getting increasingly twitchy when it comes to transfers, with coaches around Europe keen to know which players they will and won't be able to call upon over the coming weeks and months.
Lothar Matthaus has strongly dismissed the recent rumours linking Michael Olisye with a sensational transfer to Real Madrid this summer. The former Bayern Munich captain remains incredibly confident that the France international winger will stay in Germany, despite widespread reports suggesting the Spanish giants are preparing a record-shattering bid to lure him away.
The football world seems to move faster and faster these days. No sooner had the World Cup ended than attention immediately shifted to the transfer market - which is understandable, given some massive deals are expected to be confirmed in the coming days, following in the footsteps of Morgan Rogers' shock £117 million move from Aston Villa to Chelsea.