Bayern keep Musiala issue private, Binder set for 2030 deal
Bayern’s 2026/27 Champions League league phase draw pits them against Arsenal, Atletico and Manchester United, with automatic qualification the clear target.
Hiroki Ito has reportedly been offered to Ajax and could leave Bayern if a suitable bid arrives, after being unused in the Supercup and 5-1 win over Stuttgart.
Bayern’s experiment of using Nathaniel Brown as a No 10 looks set to pause, with Musiala, Saibari, Karl and Gnabry returning and left-back his natural role.
Bayern are set to hand 19-year-old winger Tim Binder a professional deal until 2030 after an impressive pre-season, resisting 2. Bundesliga loan interest for now.
Bayern teenager Bara Sapoko Ndiaye is targeting AFCON 2027 after a rapid rise, Senegal World Cup debut and a permanent move in Munich through 2031.
Max Eberl said Bayern have three 'world-class' centre-backs in Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae, and praised Kim’s improved stability.
Bayern’s Arijon Ibrahimovic is set for an Augsburg loan, with a €500,000 fee and €8m option. Bayern would keep a sell-on clause but no buy-back.
Bayern are closing in on a new Harry Kane deal, with the striker and Jan-Christian Dreesen both positive after talks began last week.
Liverpool are in talks for Genk keeper Lucca Brughmans, with Bayern also said to have the 18-year-old on their radar as they assess long-term options beyond Manuel Neuer.
Lothar Matthäus praised Bayern’s unity over Jamal Musiala’s illness, saying the squad kept it private for months. Musiala is back in training, but his Osnabrück availability is unclear.
Thomas Muller said Sebastian Hoeness has done an 'outstanding job' at Stuttgart, praising his clear philosophy and stability.
