🚨 Christian Falk's Fact Files - Alonso may have to sell Liverpool target
Today's exclusive transfer round-up from Bundesliga insider Christian Falk, featuring Bayern Munich, Liverpool, RB Leipzig, Brighton and more
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FC Bayern is a club like a family business. In Germany, we talk about the “Bayern family”. And this family has a patron: Uli Hoeneß. If Hoeneß, who still has a role on the club’s supervisory board, is not satisfied with the work of an employee, he will soon be history at the club. This was recently the case with Oliver Kahn, who had to leave as CEO. The current word is: Hoeneß is not happy with the work of Max Eberl. The contract extensions for Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala cost a lot of money, with agreements worth hundreds of millions. Joshua Kimmich’s new contract is no less expensive than before. Eberl had clear instructions from the supervisory board that savings had to be made. This is another reason why Thomas Müller (€17m salary) will not receive a new contract. It is therefore striking that there are now rumours that Mario Gomez, technical director of Red Bull, or Ralf Rangnick, coach of Austria, will join FC Bayern in the summer. I’ve heard these rumours for a long time. And they always say: Uli Hoeneß raves about these two and would like to see them at the club. That’s always a dangerous sign for a sports boss. If Gomez or Rangnick come, it means: Eberl would probably have to go. Max Eberl can’t do much about it. In the end, the only thing that will help him at FC Bayern is titles - preferably in the Champions League. Incidentally, there is also a rumour about Markus Krösche, CEO at Frankfurt.
BAYERN MUNICH
❌Not True: Harry Kane is unhappy at Bayern Munich. The exit clause I revealed has created a lot of speculation. There were suddenly rumours about Manchester United, Arsenal or even a return to Tottenham. The fact is: FC Bayern are very happy with Harry Kane and Harry himself is also happy with FC Bayern. In response to the possibility of a transfer in the summer, I received feedback that he and his family feel very much at home in Munich. From a footballing perspective and also from a family perspective. Kane has realised at FC Bayern that he can win everything at this top club, which plays for every title every year (regardless of whether it’s the Champions League or Ballon d’Or). Even if he wins the title this season, the FC Bayern gene will continue to drive him on - once you’ve won a title, you get hungry for more.
True✅: Vincent Kompany and Christoph Freund were at PSG vs. Marseille, but not to watch a PSG star. They were watching Luis Henrique. The 23-year-old Brazilian is also on the radar of many Premier League clubs. He can play on the left or right wing. He has a contract until 2028, and his market value is €18m. Concrete talks with Bayern Munich have reportedly already taken place. He is currently considered the best player in France in that position.
True✅: FC Bayern are currently in negotiations with Dayot Upamecano over a new contract. There are still a few details to be clarified, including whether Upamecano will again have an exit clause (the current sum is €120m). Bayern would like to keep Upamecano, who is currently injured. However, the club is also looking for alternatives. Eric Dier, for example, is set to receive a new contract until 2026 in the near future. But new defenders are also being monitored. Dean Huijsen (19) from Bournemouth is on the list. The central defender has a contract until 2030, but is said to have a release clause of €60m for the summer. Real Madrid are also interested.
True✅: Bayern Munich and Leroy Sané are in talks over a new contract. Sané wants to stay in Munich. Kane and Musiala are campaigning for him to get a new contract. His chances have improved, as he has performed very well recently. The question that remains: Will Sané accept a reduction in his salary? He currently earns €20m a year. If he does, it will be difficult for the interested Premier League clubs. FC Bayern currently hold the advantage.
True✅: Vincent Kompany likes Konstantinos Karetsas. The young footballer (17), who plays for KRC Genk, is an attacking midfielder. FC Bayern have him on their shortlist, but they haven’t contacted the Belgian side yet. Chelsea, however, I’ve heard are already in talks with the player’s side.
BAYER LEVERKUSEN
Piero Hincapie is one of the players Xabi Alonso might have to sell this summer. Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham from England are all interested, while Atletico Madrid have the Ecuadorian on their radar in Spain. However, Leverkusen’s price-tag is €70m.
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