The Bundesliga returned to Bavaria as Bayern Munich hosted Wolfsburg in an entertaining match that featured an overwhelming effort by the home side.
Let’s get into how everything played out for Bayern Munich’s smashing 8-1 victory over the Wolves in a game that had a lot of intriguing elements. Here are some quick hitters on the match:
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur still both have dreams of bringing Harry Kane back to England:
The attacker has been on the radar of several English clubs recently, including Manchester United who are showing interest in signing him to solve their goal scoring issues.
His former team Tottenham are also interested in a move to bring Kane back to the Premier League.
However, both Man United and Spurs are set to suffer transfer heartbreak with Kane edging closer to extending his deal with the Bundesliga champions.
Since joining from Tottenham , Kane has exceeded expectations in the Bundesliga, quickly establishing himself as the focal point of Bayern’s attack.
His goalscoring consistency, leadership qualities, and ability to link play have been central to Bayern’s domestic dominance and their continued ambitions in European competition.
There is a chance that Kane could eventually go back to England, but it seems like he is set to send another two-to-three seasons in Germany.
Liverpool FC could challenge Bayern Munich for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande per Sport Bild’s Christian Falk.
“Bayern Munich made one big deal last summer, which was Luis Diaz – and it’s working very well,” Falk said on his website. “A decision had been made to get an older, more complete player, and they bought him for a lot of money from Liverpool at €70m (£60.7m). The idea now is to get some competition on the left side with a younger player, which is why Yan Diomande (19) is one idea the club has on the shortlist. They also have Said El Mala of FC Köln. That’s the view – they want to do something in this position.”
Diomande can play both wings, but is far more productive as a right wing per Transfermarkt. Would that impact Bayern Munich’s interest?
Juventus could be looking to bring Federico Chiesa back on a loan from Liverpool. Interestingly, German Kevin Schade is also on Juve’s wish list:
Juventus want to sign winger Federico Chiesa on loan from Liverpool for the rest of the season, but are also interested in Brentford pair Kevin Schade and Mikkel Damsgaard plus Brighton & Hove Albion’s Simon Adingra.
Some rumors are speculating that Chelsea is poised to make a big bid to Real Madrid for Vinícius Júnior, but that seems ludicrous at the moment:
Chelsea are set to offer a record bid for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. The London club, which recently parted ways with their head coach Enzo Maresca, are willing to spend around $175 million (€150 million). If a bid does come in, it is set to test the Spanish club, as they are still unsure of the Brazilian’s future. Due to his contract situation.
It does not feel like Real Madrid is quite ready to give up on the Brazilian yet, despite his rumored unhappiness playing under head coach Xabi Alonso.
FC Barcelona is seeking to bolster its backline and could be contemplating a future pursuit of Inter Milan stud center-back Alessandro Bastoni:
Barcelona have entered the race for Internazionale center back Alessandro Bastoni, but there are no open negotiations and a move depends on the Blaugrana’s financial situation.
Bastoni was rumored to be on Bayern Munich’s radar a couple of years ago, but nothing serious ever materialized.
Ruben Amorim’s sacking at Manchester United could open the door for Kobbie Mainoo to give a breakthrough with the Red Devils another chance:
KOBBIE MAINOO is determined not to give up on his Manchester United career despite a bleak 13 months under Ruben Amorim.
Well-placed sources say the working relationship between Mainoo’s camp and Amorim was strained before the midfielder’s half-brother donned a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ T-shirt at Old Trafford during the 4-4 draw with Bournemouth in early December.
Despite the friction between Mainoo and Amorim, those close to the 20-year-old United academy graduate say he is determined to revive his Old Trafford career.
With Amorim now out, Mainoo could have a fresh start.
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