Bayern plan lean midfield as Saibari scores again
Bayern’s Harry Kane rejects over-reliant claims after England’s 0-0 with Ghana, noting he missed a late chance but nine times out of 10 scores. He also met Tom Brady at England’s Kansas City base.
Bayern plan to keep a small squad, sticking with Kimmich-Pavlović as the double pivot. Bischof and Aséko earmarked as backups. Links to Felix Nmecha seen as unlikely. Saibari set to play mainly in attack.
Jesse Marsch admits Alphonso Davies was never going to play v Switzerland, calling him a decoy. Canada lost 1-2 but Marsch says the Bayern full-back will be ready for the last-16 tie with South Africa.
Burnley owner Alan Pace says he initially had no idea who Vincent Kompany was before hiring him in 2022. Kompany later took the Bayern job in 2024, where he manages the German champions.
Bayern-bound Ismael Saibari scores again as Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 to reach the World Cup Round of 32 as Group C runners-up. Rahimi and Yassine seal it after Isidor’s stunner and a tense first half.
Milan eye Nicolas Jackson after his Bayern loan, exploring a paid loan with option or obligation to buy from Chelsea. Gonçalo Ramos remains an alternative but PSG’s demands are high.
Hull City enquire about Alexander Nübel. After a Stuttgart loan, the 29-year-old is not in Bayern’s plans and prefers a more attractive move. Contract runs to 2029, with Besiktas interest played down.
Fans name Luis Díaz’s tight-angle strike v Union Berlin in the 2-2 draw on 8 November as Bayern’s 2025/26 Goal of the Season, taking 53.8% of votes. Olise’s goals v Real Madrid and Wolfsburg place next.
PSG and Real Madrid monitor Michael Olise after his World Cup displays. Bayern plan with the 24-year-old, under contract to 2029, and insist he is not for sale. Reports say Olise prefers Madrid.
