Bayern Munich await Musiala update, Vivell emerges as option

Al-Hilal have made a €45m bid for Ollie Watkins after links with Bayern’s Harry Kane, as the Saudi club search for Karim Benzema’s successor.
Former Bayern forward Joshua Zirkzee is among Napoli’s striker targets, while Nicolas Jackson is also under consideration after his 2025-26 loan spell at Bayern.
Jamal Musiala collapsed again six minutes after coming on against Heidenheim, received treatment and went off looking dazed, days after a similar incident against RB Leipzig.
Jamal Musiala said his collapses against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim were brief, temporary but easily treatable episodes of absence caused by a neurological dysfunction, with no further health risk.
Bayern are expected to part ways with chief scout Nils Schmadtke and have identified Manchester United director of recruitment Christopher Vivell as a possible replacement.
Bayern Munich’s Adidas 2026-27 third kit has reportedly been spotted in a retail store ahead of its official release.
Harry Kane said Ballon d’Or glory would be ‘amazing’ after 61 Bayern goals, but Bayern’s Champions League semi-final exit may hurt his case against Rodri and Lamine Yamal.