Bayern weigh Olise stance amid Real Madrid pull
Bayern striker Harry Kane reflects on England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, saying defeat was hard to take. He scored six goals and vows to go again with the national team.
Sky Sport Germany say Michael Olise has told Bayern he wants to remain loyal. Bayern view him as unsellable and could offer a new deal, despite Real Madrid links and prior denials of contact.
Tom Bischof will wear Bayern’s number 8 from 2026/27 after Leon Goretzka’s exit. The 21-year-old, signed in the Club World Cup window, had 3 goals and 3 assists in 39 games, and previously won a Fritz Walter medal.
Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise face teammate Harry Kane as France meet England for third place. Saliba is out for France, while England sweat on Reece James. Tuchel and Deschamps react.
Bayern open talks to sign 18-year-old Bara Sapoko Ndiaye permanently after a promising loan from Gambinos Stars. Other clubs are keen, but the Senegal international wants to remain at Bayern.
João Palhinha has agreed to delay reporting back to Bayern as he seeks a move. Aston Villa prepare an offer and can offer Champions League football, while Benfica remain interested. He is not in Kompany’s plans.
L’Equipe report Bayern’s Michael Olise wants Real Madrid, sounding out France team-mates Mbappé and Tchouaméni. Bayern, who signed him in 2024, are resistant, with Upamecano lobbying for him to stay.
