The biggest story at Bayern Munich right now is the future of Michael Olise. The club wants to tie down their 24-year-old star on a new deal until 2032, one that would make him the highest-paid player at the club, surpassing even Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala on a reported salary above 25 million euros per year. Olise's current contract runs until 2029, but his camp has signalled that any extension would require an exit clause, a condition Bayern are now more open to than in the past. Real Madrid have been monitoring the situation, though recent reports suggest they now expect Olise to stay in Munich.

Kane's own renewal is further along. Sky reported a breakthrough in negotiations, with the England striker set to sign until 2029. Former Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge described both players as world-class talents the club is fortunate to have, and their importance is reflected on the pitch. Olise delivered three direct contributions in 30 minutes for France against Belgium during the international break, while Kane has scored six goals and added two assists in seven appearances this season.

On the squad front, defender Hiroki Ito is increasingly likely to leave in January after collecting just ten minutes of playing time this season. Bayern are also tracking young Croatian centre-back Luka Vuskovic at Brighton, though a move depends on whether Ito or Min-Jae Kim departs. The next test comes Saturday away at Augsburg.