Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are still anticipated to be the main competitors to land Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz next summer season:

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will fight it out to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz in 2025, with the Germany worldwide readily available for €120m.

Madrid Universal included some context on what a relocate to Real Madrid may appear like for Wirtz:

Despite Wirtz’s apparent skill, some think he may not be the best suitable for Real Madrid’s present requirements. The club currently has numerous assaulting midfielders, consisting of Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, and Brahim Diaz, who inhabit comparable positions.

If Wirtz were to sign up with Real Madrid, he may need to adjust his playing design and relocate to a more main function, comparable to how Kroos manages the pace of the video game.

Still, Real Madrid’s desire to have the very best skills in their team drives them to pursue Wirtz, simply as they have actually finished with gamers like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr..

This has actually often needed modifications, such as moving Mbappe to play as a main forward to accommodate Vinicius on the left wing.

If Wirtz were to sign up with the club, a comparable adjustment may be required, with Bellingham being the favored option for the assaulting midfield function, and Wirtz possibly needing to play in a much deeper position to suit the group’s structure.

Bayern Munich remains in a fascinating area with Wirtz since of the existence of Jamal Musiala and the continuous development of Paul Wanner, who is on loan at Heidenheim. Potentially having 3 gamers with fantastic possible for the assaulting midfield position appears like it would be a great issue to have, however there are some variables to that formula.

Musiala still requires to ink an agreement extension (there is speculation he may like to make a dive back to England or over to Spain) and Wanner is still wanting to develop himself regularly.

If Musiala indications an extension and Wanner continues to enhance, Bayern Munich might balk at costs that much cash for another assaulting midfielder.

Toni Kroos is still getting utilized to his “career after life”, however desires individuals to not overreact to any Germany results as the nationwide group overcomes a changeover in generation.

“It feels like the last game [against Spain] was a few days ago. I think we achieved something in the past three months which was missing in the past few years, namely having a team that inspires the fans. A few players who shaped the team are no longer there – it’s a chance for a new structure,” stated Kroos. “I simply ask people to support the national team and stand behind it. I know the boys who play for the national team as players but also as guys. I think they deserve to have people behind them. We saw at the EUROs that it’s easier for the players when the country is behind them than when there are doubts.”

The brand-new BPW series – The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl – continues with its 2nd episode, covering the 2nd matchday of the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season.

If you missed this matchday due to take a trip, interacting socially, or any other factor, this is the episode (and podcast) for you! Marcus summarizes all the matchday results, using his insights on Bayer Leverkusen’s loss and why Bayern Munich fans need to watch out for a resurgent RB Leipzig. In the ‘Bundesliga Spotlight’ sector, Marcus likewise shines a light on the week’s most fascinating minute in German football: the wonder kids from Heidenheim!

In today’s episode, Marcus will cover:

• Why this edition of RB Leipzig feels various, and why that might result in the Bundesliga ending up being a three-horse race.
• Jonathan Tah’s representatives’ remarks and how they may’ve impacted his video game versus RB Leipzig.
• Why Mainz 05’s Nadiem Amiri may end up being the finalizing of the season.
• Words do refrain from doing them justice, however Marcus attempts to describe the value of FC Heidenheim.
• Why Stuttgart remain in difficulty following their bad start to the 2024/25 Bundesliga season.
• A fast sneak peek of Matchday 3, with Bayern Munich going back to Holstein Kiel for the very first time considering that their DFB-Pokal exit back in 2021.

Erik ten Hag wishes to rescue Frenkie de Jong from his undecided scenario at FC Barcelona:

Erik ten Hag desires Manchester United to prioritise finalizing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona in the January transfer window. The Dutch coach watches out for depending on Casemiro, while Manuel Ugarte is not yet up to speed.

English clubs are simply building up skill at this moment aren’t they?

Mauricio Pochettino looks set to end up being the brand-new head coach of the USMNT:

Bayern Munich and Vincent Kompany provided fans another headscratcher of an efficiency leading into the worldwide break. In this episode, Samrin discusses a few of the head-scratching minutes:

• Vincent Kompany’s complicated lineup options.
• What is the structural base that Kompany is attempting to establish at Bayern?
• Yet another turning point (a significant one) for Thomas Müller.
• A take a look at a few of the private efficiencies by the gamers.
• A great day for Serge Gnabry.
• What is happening with the handball guideline?
• A take a look at Julian Nagelsmann’s choices.
• A glance at what took place in the Bundesliga consisting of Bayer Leverkusen’s very first defeat and a win for Borussia Mönchengladbach!

FC Barcelona’s Joan Laporta has actually taken pleasure in the start to Hansi Flick’’s period at the club.

“Hansi Flick has a winning mentality, we are very happy and proud of the squad,” stated Laporta. “We see that La Masia is the core of our project. We’re also very happy with Deco, he did an excellent and magnificent job also in getting Hansi Flick here.”

It stays to be seen how this all winds up for Barca, however Flick’s effect — up until now — has actually been indisputable. That Champions League tilt in between Bayern Munich and Barca needs to be a great deal of enjoyable.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman did not pull any punches about Steven Bergwijn’s relocate to Al-Ittihad.

“Steven Bergwijn goes to Saudi Arabia at age 26,” Koeman was priced estimate as stating by CaughtOffside writer and transfer specialist, Fabrizio Romano. “It’s clear that this has absolutely nothing to do with sportive aspiration. His book with the Dutch National Team is closed.

“He probably knows that I would have said this.”

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