Bayern turn to Urbig as Neuer misses Viking trip
Vincent Kompany called Sander Berge 'really, really underrated' before Bayern's trip to Viking Stavanger. He also confirmed Manuel Neuer will miss the match and Jonas Urbig will start.
Max Eberl backed Luis Díaz after his disallowed goal in Bayern's 2-2 draw with Augsburg. Díaz has gone six games without a goal or assist, but Eberl sees an upward trajectory.
Bayern have reportedly stepped away from Kenan Yildiz because of the likely €150m cost, giving Arsenal a clearer run, though Juventus remain determined not to sell.
Jonas Urbig will start for Bayern against Viking after Manuel Neuer felt something in his foot after the Augsburg game. Kompany said Neuer will not train and Bayern will not take risks.
Max Eberl insisted Manuel Neuer remains Bayern's number one despite his Augsburg error, while confirming Jonas Urbig is the clear successor as Bayern prepare for Viking.
Herbert Hainer did not rule out a future Bayern move for Erling Haaland, but said the club are well stocked in attack now and any new situation would come after Harry Kane.
A leaked Bayern 2027-28 Adidas teamwear shirt shows an off-white, maroon and gold Squadra 25 design, with the budget-friendly licensed jersey expected to cost about €40.
Former Bayern loanee Joao Cancelo is thriving at Barcelona and for Portugal, scoring three stunning goals in three weeks. Bayern chose not to trigger his €70m option in 2023.
Manchester City and Manchester United are reportedly keen on Aleksandar Pavlovic, but Bayern have rejected an approach and do not want to sell the midfielder at any price.
Tottenham are in contract talks with Luca Williams-Barnett as Bayern and Borussia Dortmund monitor the 18-year-old midfielder, with Spurs keen to block interest in the academy prospect.
Lothar Matthäus said Florian Wirtz has no realistic short-term route to Bayern, citing Kane, Olise, Díaz and Musiala, and suggested Chelsea as a possible alternative.
Vincent Kompany flew Bayern to Stavanger early to train on Viking's artificial pitch, insisting conditions and hotel fireworks cannot be excuses before the Champions League tie.
A Matchday 5 podcast reviews Bayern's 2-2 draw at Augsburg, where Robin Fellhauer struck after 8 seconds, plus Cologne's Rhine derby win and other Bundesliga results.
Bayern reportedly want Dani Olmo and could move if Jamal Musiala or Michael Olise leave. Max Eberl is driving the interest, though Barcelona and the player remain major obstacles.
Harry Kane's extension to 2029 is close. Once signed, Bayern's key players will be tied down long term, easing Max Eberl's contract pressure, with Michael Olise the next big case.
Michael Olise's France cameo underlines his brilliance - he inspired a turnaround against Belgium with an assist and 2 goals, as Bayern's winger is hailed beyond Ballon d'Or debates.
