Bayern Munich stance on Olise and youth setback
Report claims Vincent Kompany wants Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, but Bayern face a high fee and Premier League competition. Arsenal are named frontrunners if Villa sell at around £80m.
Bayern target Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, 17, as their priority for the left flank. Liverpool say he is not for sale, but Vincent Kompany is driving interest. Ngumoha is contracted until 2028.
Ex-Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel says England will manage Harry Kane’s minutes, giving 45 vs New Zealand. He praises the Bayern star’s ‘top shape’ after a 61-goal season and plans rotation through the World Cup.
Bayern prospect Lennart Karl, 18, tears a muscle in Germany training in Chicago and is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup. Nagelsmann’s staff weigh treatment and a possible return to Munich.
Fan-voted ‘Cage 2026’ quarter-final pits Julian Alvarez’s Mate Amigos against Yan Diomande and Michael Olise’s Dribble Tornado for a semi-final place. No Bayern involvement noted.
Bayern plan to reject Real Madrid’s touted €150m bid for Michael Olise, with insiders saying they do not want him to leave ‘not even for €200m’. Uli Hoeneß previously said there is no chance to sell.
Bayern centre-back Jonathan Tah says he rejected Ivory Coast at 17 to represent Germany, reflecting on his Ivorian roots ahead of a possible World Cup meeting with his father’s homeland.
Bayern target Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli after missing Anthony Gordon, with a substantial bid mooted. Arsenal value the winger highly but could be tempted before the window closes.
