Franck Ribéry (former Bayern Munich)
Revealed in a March 2025 interview with L’Équipe
Ribéry says missing out on the 2013 Ballon d’Or despite a historic treble with Bayern Munich “still haunts” him.
Ribéry believes the voting extension – made when he was leading – unfairly helped Cristiano Ronaldo win. He says, “If the vote had happened on time, I would have won.”
Franck Ribéry (former Bayern Munich & France winger)
Final season of his career 2022
Ribéry nearly had his leg amputated due to a flesh-eating infection following knee surgery during his time at Salernitana.
After surgery, he contracted Staphylococcus aureus, leading to severe complications, a 12-day emergency hospital stay, and eventual retirement. Ribéry also expressed lingering frustration over losing the 2013 Ballon d’Or, calling it an “injustice” despite his historic treble-winning year at Bayern.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
Summer 2025
Trent is close to joining Real Madrid after rejecting Liverpool’s renewal.
Reports say negotiations are “99% done”; Barcelona and Bayern also showed interest.
Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP → Manchester United/Bayern Munich)
Summer 2025
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are among the clubs interested in signing Gyökeres.
Sporting CP are demanding that his €100m release clause be met. United may need to sell players before making a move, while Bayern are also monitoring his situation.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich → Manchester United)
Summer 2025
Manchester United are focusing on signing Kane, with INEOS pushing for a marquee striker over Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres is also on the shortlist, but Kane remains United’s primary target as they strengthen their squad under Ruben Amorim.
Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich)
Summer 2025
Arsenal are monitoring Sané, who could be available as a free agent with his contract expiring.
Mikel Arteta, who worked with Sané at Manchester City, is keen on bringing him to the Emirates, but Bayern have yet to offer a new deal.
Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich
Confirmed on Thursday (March 2025)
Kimmich has signed a contract extension with Bayern until 2029, ending transfer speculation.
The 30-year-old cited the club’s environment and ambition as key factors in his decision. He remains a vital leader for Bayern, who are chasing another Bundesliga title and Champions League success.