Bayern rotate at Köln as transfer race for Yan Diomande heats up
Bayern and Arsenal eye RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old Yan Diomande, valued at €100m. Barcelona monitor but face financial issues. Race could be Bayern vs Arsenal for the AFCON standout.
Robert Andrich says he told Florian Wirtz “please don’t go to Bayern” amid 2025 saga; Wirtz chose €125m Liverpool move instead. Andrich felt German talents should avoid Bayern dominance.
Leipzig beat Freiburg 2-0 midweek; Bayern visit next. Key stats, recent form and head-to-head set the stage for a high-tempo Bundesliga clash.
Konrad Laimer tears left calf muscle in 3-1 win at Köln. No return date; estimate 2–8 weeks out. Key for Bayern under Vincent Kompany with 2 goals, 8 assists in 26 games.
Milan discuss free summer move for Bayern’s Leon Goretzka, who seeks €7m net. His role under Vincent Kompany has waned; future in Bavaria uncertain.
Bayern rest Upamecano; Gnabry returns. Starting XI: Neuer; Laimer, Kim, Tah, Ito; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Díaz; Kane. Köln start Maina, Kaminski, Ache in a 3-4-3 at RheinEnergie Stadion.
