Manuel Neuer considers Jürgen Klopp the ideal appointment as Germany coach, and the Bayern Munich goalkeeper also has a recommendation regarding his successor in goal.
It is a title, ultimately as irrelevant (but trendsetting) as the Supercup. Every year at Bayern Munich, the so-called “winners of pre-season” are crowned. Who triumphed over the past five years? And what happened next for them?
Harry Kane is set to cement his status as Europe’s most lethal finisher when he officially receives the European Golden Shoe for the second time in his illustrious career. The England captain produced a spectacular domestic campaign in Germany, leading the scoring charts across the continent’s major leagues to secure the prestigious accolade once again.
Harry Kane has been told that emulating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by gracing the World Cup finals in the twilight of his playing career will be a “big ask”. Ex-Bayern Munich star Dietmar Hamann - who has been speaking to GOAL - is not convinced that the two-time Bundesliga title winner will, at 36 years of age, form part of England’s major tournament plans in the summer of 2030.
His eighth season at Bayern Munich could prove a defining one for Alphonso Davies. If he stays fit, can he rediscover his old form? Or will he develop into a problem for the Munich club?
Harry Kane is poised to commit his long-term future to Bayern Munich, with the England captain set to enter formal negotiations over a new contract extension. The prolific striker is expected to finalize terms that will effectively signal the end of any potential return to the Premier League or his former club Tottenham Hotspur.
At Bayern Munich, Joao Palhinha no longer has a future and the club even removed the defensive midfielder from their squad list. In the Premier League, however, there still appears to be a market for Palhinha.
Dietmar Hamann has explained to GOAL the only way that a move to Real Madrid happens for Michael Olise, with it possible that Bayern Munich would snub a €200 million-plus (£171m/$231m) bid for the France international. It has been suggested that the Blancos are, in their search for more ‘Galacticos,’ prepared to part with a record-shattering transfer fee.
Harry Kane being snubbed in the 2026 Ballon d’Or vote would be “bizarre”, Chris Waddle has told GOAL, with the Bayern Munich and England superstar considered to be the logical pick for Golden Ball recognition. World Cup glory with Spain on North American soil has put the likes of Lamine Yamal and Rodri in the hunt for ‘best player on the planet’ honours.
Aston Villa have officially entered the race to bring Joao Palhinha back to the Premier League as they look to solve a growing injury crisis in the middle of the park. The Midlands club are searching for elite reinforcements following the loss of key personnel and have identified the Portuguese international as the ideal candidate to bolster Unai Emery's squad.
There are new figures every day in Borussia Dortmund’s pursuit of 1. FC Köln shooting star El Mala. On Saturday, Sky and Express reported differently on the next offer.
Juventus defender Gleison Bremer has firmly dismissed speculation surrounding a potential departure from Turin this summer despite growing interest from European clubs. The 29-year-old Brazil international remains fully committed to the Bianconeri, outlining his desire to help the Italian side regain their status as title contenders following a difficult domestic campaign.
Head coach Vincent Kompany has paid special tribute to Sacha Boey. Although the 25-year-old right-back is definitely supposed to leave Bayern Munich, Kompany said he continues to show great commitment.
Bayern Munich concluded their pre-season tour of Asia on a high note, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Kai Tak Sports Park. Despite a dominant start from the Bundesliga giants, Unai Emery's side produced a spirited late rally that forced Manuel Neuer into heroics to preserve the win.
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