Borussia Dortmund v Rangers FC: Knockout Round Play-Offs Leg One - UEFA Europa LeaguePhoto by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesUh, player swap?According to a report from Transfermarkt’s Manuel Veth, Bayern Munich is keeping one eye on Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji.Akanji’s deal expires in 2023, but the 26-year-old center-back has been rumored to be looking for a transfer away from Dortmund. BVB will no let itself fall into the same situation that led Bayern Munich was in with Niklas Süle.It sounds like Borussia Dortmund has every intention of selling Akanji this summer if it cannot reach a deal with the Swiss defender:Source! #Bayern are watching Manuel Akanji's contract situation at #BVB. The Swiss center-back has thus far refused to renew his contract that expires in 2023. BVB might have to sell the 26-year-old to prevent a free transfer to the FCB if he doesn't renew. @Transfermarkt— Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) March 9, 2022Akanji will likely have no shortage of suitors if Borussia Dortmund decides that it has to sell. Manchester United is one of the prominent clubs that has been already linked to the center-back.Bayern Munich’s rumored interest is curious for sure. The Bavarians will certainly be looking for another defender to add to the mix, but seem reluctant to spend much money to bring in a player.Transfermarkt has Akanji valued at €30 million, which could be too rich for Bayern Munich’s blood.

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FBL-EUR-C1-BAYERN MUNICH-SALZBURGPhoto by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty ImagesCan Bayern Munich get another three points?Bayern Munich shook off a disappointing draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga last weekend by throttling Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League.Next up is a very good Hoffenheim squad, led by former Bayern Munich II boss Sebastian Hoeneß. Hoffenheim, of course, also features Bayern Munich loanee Chris Richards. The Alabama native is battling a foot injury and probably will not play, but the USMNT defender has made the most of his loan assignment.Here is what we have on tap for this episode:A look at where both teams sit in the Bundesliga table.A show of respect for what Hoffenheim has done this season.A look at why Bayern Munich might look to sell Richards despite his great progress.A somewhat educated guess at how Bayern Munich might align itself this weekend.A probably not educated prediction on the match.As always, we love your feedback and appreciate all the support!Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @jeffersonfenner, @TheBarrelBlog, @tommyadams71, @bfwinnn, and more.

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/EubZ2lUsF1dmIrQRNpH76DbmVLc=/0x0:3480x2320/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70602579/1383117584.0.jpg">FC Bayern München v FC Salzburg: Round Of Sixteen Leg Two - UEFA Champions League</a>Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesOkay, time for Bayern Munich to regroup and focus on the weekend.<a href="https://barcauniversal.com/barcelona-keeping-tabs-on-40-goal-bayern-munich-striker-over-a-summer-move-report/">Barca ready to jump at Lewandowski (Barca Universal)</a><a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a> is reportedly ready to jump into the rumored transfer battle for <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>’s Robert Lewandowski:Barcelona are making early leaps in the transfer market, hoping to reinforce their team at the lowest cost possible. Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta, Franck Kessie, and Noussair Mazraoui are among those linked with a Bosman move in the summer, while Erling Haaland remains their priority numero uno.With <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a> in the mix, though, Barça do not have the financial muscle to compete with the English side. Therefore, scouting possible replacements has become the first order of business for the Catalan giants.If reports from SPORT are to be believed, Barcelona are thinking about a transfer for Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. The Polish forward is at crossroads about his contract with the Bavarian giants, and should he decide to not renew, Joan Laporta want to be the first to jump at the opportunity.Anyone who sat through the saga for Lewandowski in 2018 know this is standard operating procedure for Pini Zahavi. Right now, he has Lewandowski linked to roughly half a dozen teams.FC Barcelona is also rumored to be a contender for <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a>’s Erling Haaland as well, so the Catalans will have some decisions to make (<em>assuming this is true</em>).For what it’s worth, Sky’s Florian Plettenberg says nothing substantial has happened yet between Lewandowski’s camp and Manchester United:Update <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lewandowski?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lewandowski</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> is aware of his situation, they asked about him - what’s normal. But it’s far from being hot at this stage. No offer, no negotiations. There will be talks about a new contract between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> & Zahavi first - in the next weeks. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportsNews</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1501667853484888070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2022</a><a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1577838/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Robert-Lewandowski-Bayern-Munich-Ralf-Rangnick-gossip">More Lewandowski to United rumblings (Daily Express)</a>Oh...well, what do you know? <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a>’s rumored pursuit of Lewandowski is intensifying:Bayern Munich have been urged to speed up contract negotiations with Robert Lewandowski amid increasing interest from Manchester United. Lewandowski’s Bayern future is up in the air, and the Red Devils are eyeing attacking reinforcements ahead of next season.During the latest edition of ‘Stammplatz’, BILD’s daily football podcast, reporter Heiko Niedderer suggested Bayern should urgently tie Lewandowski down to a new deal. He said: “The bosses should now quickly get down to business and extend the contract quickly.”BILD add that the Poland international wants clarity over his future before the summer and is surprised that he hasn’t already been approached over extending his stay in Bavaria. And the report claims Bayern must ‘hurry up’ because United are ready to make the first offer for Lewandowski if he decides to pursue a new challenge.<a…

Ajax v RKC Waalwijk - Dutch EredivisiePhoto by NESImages/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesThe price would have to be right for Bayern to make the move on Gravenberch for this summer.Bayern Munich has faced a difficult season in terms of getting key players tied down to contract extensions. Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski are all still up for extensions, but the club is now also in the midst of trying to find a replacement for Niklas Sule. At different points, Andreas Christensen, Matthias Ginter, Denis Zakaria, and a handful of other names had been linked with Bayern, but all of those rumors have fizzled out at one point or another.Ahead of Bayern’s 1-1 draw with Bayer Levekrusen kicking off last weekend, Oliver Kahn said that the club is remaining relatively relaxed over Lewandowski’s contract situation. He also confirmed a recent meetup with super agent Mino Raiola, which has sparked rumors that Bayern might be going after one of his many talented clients. Erling Haaland is the first name that everyone’s drawn to when Raiola and Bayern are mentioned in the same breath, but he also represents a young Ajax talent that’s highly sought after.Per confirmation from Fabrizio Romano, Ryan Gravenberch’s name was mentioned in the discussions between Kahn and Raiola. While Bayern’s main priority is to find a defensive replacement for Sule, they are still interested in the Dutch midfielder. As if often the case with Bayern transfer targets, Gravenberch’s price tag would be the main issue, as he would likely cost somewhere around 30 million euros. This is a fee that Bayern most likely would not be willing to pay this summer, especially after losing David Alaba, Jerome Boateng, Javi Martinez and Niklas Sule on free transfers in the span of just two seasons.Ryan Gravenberch would be open to join FC Bayern in the summer. His name was discussed between Oliver Kahn and Mino Raiola during their meeting in Monaco. #FCBayern

The real issue is about price tag. Nothing advanced with Ajax yet - no intention to spend €30m as of now. pic.twitter.com/B908XWgOqu— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 9, 2022For this, Bayern would be in a difficult spot if they really wanted to make a strong push for Gravenberch. There’s a general understanding amongst the club’s front office that if an outgoing player doesn’t generate any transfer revenue, then they don’t want to have to spend money, or too much money, on the incoming replacement for said offer. In that respect, Ginter would be a very feasible option to replace Sule as he’ll be leaving Borussia Monchengladbach on a free transfer this summer, but it’s recently come out that Bayern was never seriously considering him as an option.It remains to be seen whether or not Bayern would be willing to change their policy on free outgoing players and not breaking the bank for their replacements. Kahn wouldn’t go and meet with Raiola in Monaco for absolutely no reason, so that should, at the very least, be taken with a grain of salt.

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@FCBayernEN: Jamal Musiala is set to become the youngest Bayern player in history to reach 50 Bundesliga appearances on Saturday https://ift.tt/2G3Il8K

Chelsea v Chesterfield: The Emirates FA Cup Third RoundPhoto by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesPlan A is out the window for Bayern Munich.By now, you’ve already heard that Bayern Munich’s Plan A to replace Niklas Süle, Andreas Christensen, is most likely headed to FC Barcelona, but you might know exactly how Bayern Munich fell out of the race.According to Sport1, it just came to this — Bayern Munich did not want to pay Christensen €10 million per season:According to SPORT1 information, Andreas Christensen largely agrees with FC Barcelona. The Chelsea FC professional already has a five-year contract ready to be signed by the Catalans. Will the German record champions slide in again? Unlikely!At Barca, Christensen could earn well over ten million euros gross a year - a sum that Munich is obviously not willing to pay. Actually, there should be another round of talks (Editor’s Note: For Bayern Munich) with the Christensen side this week. But that could no longer happen.So...what’s next? Well, Sport1 thinks Gleison Bremer and Matthias Ginter are the top contender to be picked up. Bremer, though, is expected to draw a relatively steep fee:According to SPORT1 information, a candidate is still Gleison Bremer from FC Turin as there have recently been concrete talks between Bayern and Bremer’s side. But Matthias Ginter is also a topic on Säbener Straße, as reported.Bayern Munich fans...who ya got?

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Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain: Round Of Sixteen Leg Two - UEFA Champions LeaguePhoto by David Ramos/Getty ImagesWhat a shame.While Bayern Munich was resting comfortably after a nice win over Red Bull Salzburg, Paris Saint-Germain — and its high-priced, high-maintenance lineup — was busy coughing up a lead and eventually a Champions League tie to Real Madrid.It was yet another waste of tens of millions from PSG, as the club’s heralded talent could not find a way to win a tough game.Naturally, the squad — and its owner — all unraveled in the aftermath. Here is what we know based on what the Daily Mail compiled from various reports:According to Marca, Neymar and Donnarumma became involved in a blame game and the argument became more heated at the final whistle. The two players had to be separated in the dressing room to prevent them coming to blows, the Spanish newspaper said.Hmmm...a brawl between Neymar and Donnarumma. Who ya got?Of course, there will be some fall out from this embarrassment...and the Daily Mail thinks it might know who could get the axe:Coach Mauricio Pochettino faces the sack as the Parisians’ wait for their holy grail Champions League win goes on. Le Parisien in France said both Pochettino and the French club’s Sporting Director Leonardo would both pay the price for the defeat.‘The present is all I can deal with,’ said Pochettino. ‘As for the future, what will be will be. We play to compete and to win. It’s a hard blow to take but we have to keep a calm head now.’It was not just the players trying to fight each other or board members pointing fingers after the match, though.| Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Leonardo were screaming in the dressing room and even HIT people. The POLICE had to be called. @partidazocope #rmalive— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 9, 2022Football Espana captured the childish actions of PSG team president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who was looking to get a piece of the referee crew and eventually got physical with a Real Madrid employee:Following Paris Saint-Germain‘s Champions League elimination at the hands of Real Madrid, President of the French club Nasser Al-Khelaifi went on a rampage through the bowels of Santiago Bernabeu. The story, carried by Diario AS, was described as ‘frankly unpleasant’ by reporter Monica Marchante who witnessed the incident.Incensed by yet another collapse in the Champions League, Al-Khelaifi was seen charging through the corridors of the Bernabeu, shouting. Supposedly, he was on the hunt for the changing room which housed match referee Danny Makkelie.Unable to find the Dutch referee, he burst into the office of Real Madrid delegate Megia Davila. One Real Madrid employee was recording the incident on their phone, which enraged Al-Khelaifi even further as he slapped the phone out their hand.According to Javier Herraez of Caden SER, the PSG owner had demanded that the employee delete the images. Accompanied by Sporting Director Leonardo, Herraez confirmed that Al-Khelaifi had been heard shouting “I’m going to kill you.”Stay classy, PSG.

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@FCBayernEN: Following FIFA's decision to allow foreign players in Russia & Ukraine to break their contracts and join clubs as free agents, several players are being offered to Bundesliga clubs through agents and intermediaries. The list includes Quincy Promes, David Neres, Tetê, Dodô [Bild]i

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@FCBayernEN: Chris Richards will miss Saturday's game against Bayern with his ankle injury, as confirmed by coach Sebastian Hoeneßi

FC Bayern München v FC Salzburg: Round Of Sixteen Leg Two - UEFA Champions LeaguePhoto by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesBest striker in the world? Who ya got? (I think we know)Pundits Jamie O’Hara, Darren Ambrose, and Ally McCoist got wrapped up in a debate about who the world’s best striker is and the field was narrowed down to three players: Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski, Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, and Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane.“For me, Harry Kane has to be the best striker in the world on current form,” said O’Hara, a former Tottenham player (as captured by talkSPORT). “He’s the best No. 9 and the best No. 10!”Ambrose gave Kane the nod over Haaland.“There are some things that Kane can do and Haaland can’t,” Ambrose said. “Turning on a sixpence, putting Heung-Min Son through, switching play. I don’t think there’s anything Haaland can do that Kane can’t.”Former Scotland striker Ally McCoist, however, thinks Lewandowski is the best.“I’ve got to tell you, I think Lewandowski is the best center-forward on the planet right now. I’d take him over Kane – and I love Kane. Is Kane better at dropping off, linking up and making passing? Yes, I think he is. But we’re talking about a centre-forward here. We’re talking about goals,” said McCoist. “Kane is the best in this country, by a considerable distance, but Lewandowski is just unbelievable. His record is ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous.”

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FC Bayern Muenchen v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - BundesligaPhoto by Lukas Barth-Tuttas - Pool/Getty ImagesFormer Bayern Munich manager is intrigued by Jamal Musiala’s ability as a central midfielder, but still rates him as an attacker.Julian Nagelsmann has done a great job at developing Jamal Musiala during his time at Bayern Munich so far. The young talent was previously deployed as a winger under Hansi Flick’s management but has now been played at attacking midfielder or even a central midfielder. Hansi Flick recently shared his views on Musiala’s role in the team.Flick believes the idea of Musiala playing in central midfield is intriguing, however Flick still prefers the young German as an attacker. He appreciates Musiala’s qualities in 1v1 and finishing, which are being underutilized now. While Musiala still has the ability to use dribbling and passing, he is shooting and taking on 1v1s less often now.Hansi Flick believes the idea of playing Jamal Musiala in central midfield is interesting. On the other hand, Flick appreciates Musiala's qualities in the final third, in 1v1 and finishing - but like at Bayern, Thomas Müller still has the edge in attacking midfield [@kerry_hau] pic.twitter.com/bImwRFAuvC— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) March 9, 2022With players like Thomas Müller and Leroy Sané in the attack, it is understandable why Musiala is being deployed in the midfield when Bayern has such talent already in the attack. Musiala is finally getting the playtime he deserves and it appears like the wunderkind can shine in pretty much any position demanded of him. Time will tell how Musiala’s role will develop through the coming years, but Bayern Munich should feel confident having such a young and talented dynamic player.

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@FCBayernEN: Hoeneß: "It's a game in which you don't have much to lose as long as you're extremely brave, that's what we intend to do. During the analysis, we found out there are spaces that we can exploit. But we need a top day for that"i