🚨 Christian Falk's Fact Files - Liverpool, Man Utd & Chelsea in transfer race with Bayern Munich
Today's exclusive transfer round-up from Bundesliga insider Christian Falk, featuring Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and more
[From left to right: Christian Falk, Rayan Cherki & Jamie Gittens]
Today’s top stories
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United will battle with Bayern for Bundesliga sensation!
Will Barcelona or Borussia Dortmund win Marcus Rashford’s signature in January?
And further updates on Elye Wahi, Jamal Musiala, Kevin Schade and more!
BAYERN MUNICH
❌Not True: Mathys Tel could be the successor of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at Napoli. Tel does not want to be loaned out nor does he want to think about his future until the summer transfer window.
True✅: Bayern have Rayan Cherki on their shortlist. The club is interested in the player. Lyon would be prepared to sell him in the winter for around €22m, but FC Bayern does not want to make a deal in January; Cherki is looking like a stronger candidate for the summer. The two clubs have a good relationship in part because Michael Gerlinger - who previously worked with Bayern for 18 years - is now the Global Football Director of the Eagle Football Holdings group, of which Olympique Lyonnais is a part.
True✅: Jonas Urbig wants to join Bayern Munich in the winter. The club and player have agreed on a move, however, FC Köln remain involved in the poker with Bayern over the transfer fee after two offers were already rejected. Köln are holding out for a fee of €10m, whilst Bayern have only committed €5m so far.
❌Not True: Barcelona could sign Jamal Musiala in the summer. Musiala and Bayern have all but agreed on a contract extension until 2030. All that remains are the financial aspects of the deal still under negotiation, however, the final details are expected to be agreed soon. There is also said to be an exit clause of €175m being negotiated in the contract.
True✅: Bayern are still interested in signing Christopher Nkunku in the summer. Sporting director Max Eberl is still keen on the player, but he has to make a few sales first to help facilitate this - including potential exits for stars like Kingsley Coman or Serge Gnabry. If Leroy Sané does not agree a new contract, this would increase Bayern’s chances of signing Nkunku, as the club would end up saving €20m per year for their wage budget.
True✅: Bayern could agree a new contract with Alphonso Davies in the near future. The club and player have agreed on a new contract running until 2030. The only thing missing is Davies’ signature! The next meeting is scheduled for the beginning of next week. The agreement is said to be for a salary of €15m plus €5m in bonuses. A handout of €20m is also planned.
True✅: There was contact between Joshua Kimmich and Real Madrid! Real is the club that would appeal the most, ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City, in the event he was to depart the Allianz Arena. This is very important to him; Kimmich wants a team with which he can win the Champions League in the next few years. That’s why he’s listening to what the La Liga giants are offering ahead of potentially becoming a free agent in the summer. Bayern are still in talks with him over a new contract and several rounds have already taken place.
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