Harry Kane
January 2026
Bayern overturned a 1-0 half-time deficit to win 5-1, with Kane scoring early in the turnaround and Bayern extending their unbeaten run. Gnabry equalised, Kane finished after an Olise pass, then Bayern piled on through Tah, Pavlovic and Olise as Leipzig collapsed in the second half, reinforcing Bayern’s dominance and Kane’s prolific scoring form.
Jamal Musiala
January 2026
Musiala is expected to be included in Bayern’s matchday squad after seven months out, pending final training checks. Kompany says the plan is to involve him after a long rehabilitation from a serious injury suffered in the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, giving Bayern a major creative boost for the run-in.
Michael Olise, Luis Diaz
January 2026
Bayern crushed Wolfsburg 8-1, with Olise and Diaz combining for five goal involvements and drawing comparisons to Robben and Ribery. Olise scored twice and assisted Diaz; Diaz scored, then assisted Olise. Bayern’s scoreline was boosted by two own goals, with Kane, Guerreiro, and Goretzka also scoring.
Nico Schlotterbeck
January 2026
Real Madrid are reportedly stepping up interest in Nico Schlotterbeck after their priority target Dayot Upamecano moved closer to a new Bayern contract, forcing a change of plan for centre-back recruitment. With a free-transfer route fading, Madrid have turned to Schlotterbeck despite his 2027 contract. Dortmund are said to want at least €50m, with some reports pushing the price nearer €70m.
John Terry
December 2025
John Terry is auctioning major Chelsea memorabilia, including the 2008 Champions League final shirt linked to his missed shootout penalty and the full kit associated with Chelsea’s 2012 Champions League triumph. Proceeds will support charitable causes via his foundation. The items are part of a 26-lot charity sale run by Goldin Auctions, highlighted by two Champions League final-related kits. The collection targets iconic career moments and is positioned as a fundraising effort, with the auction scheduled to close on December 31.
Harry Kane
December 2025
Kane has exploded out of the blocks for Bayern, scoring 18 goals in 14 league games and five in six Champions League ties. He openly acknowledged Lewandowski’s 41-goal Bundesliga record is in his sights as he combines ruthless finishing with heavy defensive and link-up duties for Kompany’s side. Former Bayern man Mario Basler backed Kane to break the record, noting his all-round contribution and tactical flexibility, including deeper roles and support for Nicolas Jackson. With Bayern built around his movement and work rate, Kane is being trusted as both primary scorer and first defender from the front in a record-chasing campaign.
Manuel Neuer
December 2025
Bayern confirmed captain Manuel Neuer has suffered a muscle tear in his right thigh, sustained late in the 2-2 draw with Mainz, ruling the 39-year-old out of their final match of 2025 and reopening the door for summer recruit Jonas Urbig to start away at Heidenheim. Neuer, who grimaced through the closing stages as headers from Kacper Potulski and Lee Jae-sung punished rare defensive lapses, underwent tests in Munich on Monday that indicated several weeks out. The winter break limits the damage, with Bayern expecting him back for January as Urbig gains a third league start.
Dayot Upamecano
December 2025
Max Eberl publicly rejected claims that Dayot Upamecano’s camp issued threats or ultimatums over a new deal, insisting weeks of talks over a contract extension are ongoing and that Bayern’s “great wish” remains to secure the French defender on a long-term agreement. With Madrid and PSG circling and German reports suggesting negotiations had broken down, Eberl branded stories of cancellations, threats and deadlines as “all nonsense”, stressing discussions are professional and constructive while hinting Bayern hope, but cannot guarantee, a signed extension before year’s end.
