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Guehi sale race intensifies for January

Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
October 2025

Palace pivot to a January sale to fund mid-season upgrades after a strong start, ending the summer’s holdout. Liverpool’s lead narrows as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern press contacts with the player’s camp. Palace will resist discounts despite contract winding down, leveraging multi-club interest and performance momentum. A swap or cash-plus-player structure could surface, but valuation discipline remains the message.

Kompany’s structure powers Bayern’s perfect start

Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich)
October 2025

Bayern are nine wins from nine across competitions with clear build-out angles, switches of play, and collective pressing that amplify Harry Kane’s finishing and link work. Emphasis on outlet geometry, rapid side-to-side shifts, and compact high press has restored control despite summer misses, with cohesion driving the unbeaten run.

Kane sets new multi-goal mark as England cruise in Riga

Harry Kane (England)
October 2025

Kane recorded his 13th multi-goal England match in a 5–0 win over Latvia, moving to 76 international goals and sustaining a prolific run under Thomas Tuchel. England clinched World Cup qualification with two games to spare.
Form remains elite for club and country with a blistering Bayern start. Debate over tournament impact persists, but current output indicates another Golden Shoe race with Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland while Kane eyes England’s appearance record next.

Inter join elite race for Guehi with Bisseck swap offer

Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
October 2025

Inter have entered the chase for Marc Guehi, proposing a January swap involving defender Yann Bisseck. Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona remain interested in the Palace captain, who plans to leave when his contract expires next summer.
Palace prefer selling in January to avoid losing him for free. The exchange benefits all sides: Palace gain defensive cover, Bisseck finds playing time, and Inter strengthen depth. Guehi’s €40m valuation and top-level interest could spark a midseason bidding contest.

Bayern Munich push to resolve Dayot Upamecano contract standoff amid rival interest

Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
October 2025

Bayern Munich are set to hold final contract talks with Dayot Upamecano as negotiations stall over salary demands. The defender, whose deal runs until 2026, wants a raise to match Alphonso Davies’ earnings amid interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, and Real Madrid.
Sporting director Max Eberl leads efforts to close the deal before the winter break, but Bayern are hesitant to break wage structure limits. Upamecano’s form under Vincent Kompany has been excellent, ranking among team leaders in tackles and passing. Failure to agree terms may force Bayern to consider a summer sale to avoid losing him for free.

Alphonso Davies nears Bayern Munich return after long ACL recovery

Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
October 2025

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies is closing in on a return after more than six months out with a torn ACL suffered in March. The left-back has resumed light training and individual ball work, marking a key milestone in his rehabilitation.
Davies described his recovery as “mentally tougher than physical,” emphasizing patience and positivity through repetition and setbacks. Supported by teammates Jamal Musiala and Hiroki Ito, he has regained mobility and strength under Bayern’s structured recovery program. The club expects him to rejoin full training before year-end, with a gradual reintegration planned to avoid re-injury.

Liverpool and Bayern track defensive reinforcements as January window nears

Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
October 2025

Liverpool are targeting Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi and Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano to strengthen their defense, with renewed January bids expected. The Reds narrowly missed out on Guéhi in the summer, while Bayern are monitoring Nottingham Forest’s Murillo as an alternative.
Journalist Florian Plettenberg reports Liverpool plan moderate business after record-breaking 2024 spending, while Bayern could swap players with Juventus, who are pursuing Raphaël Guerreiro and Josip Stanisic. Squad balancing will dictate which deals materialize first.

Bayern Munich target Nottingham Forest’s Murillo for defensive upgrade

Murillo (Nottingham Forest)
October 2025

Bayern Munich are weighing a move for Forest’s 23-year-old defender Murillo, valued at €55 million. The club must offload players before making a formal bid amid competition from Real Madrid and Chelsea.
Sport Bild says Murillo’s long-term contract until 2029 complicates matters, as Forest are under no pressure to sell. Bayern view him as a long-term successor in their defensive rebuild.

Borussia Dortmund push new contract for Nico Schlotterbeck amid Bayern interest

Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund)
October 2025

Dortmund have offered Schlotterbeck a contract until 2030 that could triple his salary, aiming to secure his future as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid circle. Seen as a future captain, the defender is central to BVB’s long-term rebuild under Niko Kovac.
The deal could raise his wages to €9m with bonuses, reflecting his leadership and importance. Schlotterbeck is taking his time, prioritising fitness after injury, while Dortmund remain eager to fend off Bayern, who are monitoring due to stalled talks with Dayot Upamecano.

Bayern Firm on Olise Amid Premier League & PSG Interest

Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
October 2025

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has dismissed speculation over Michael Olise’s future after reports of €100m Premier League and PSG interest. Bayern are preparing to offer the winger a new contract despite his current deal running until 2029.
Freund insisted Bayern are “under no pressure” and see Olise as a long-term cornerstone, potentially for the next decade. The French international has 54 goal contributions since last season and 11 in 10 matches this campaign. Bayern plan to raise his €12m salary, still far below Harry Kane’s, to reflect his status and stave off interest from abroad.

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