In a plot twist that sent shockwaves through the footballing realm, Manchester City's midfield sensation, Kalvin Phillips, emerges as a resolute figure amidst Bayern Munich's beguiling advances. Whispers from Germany suggested an alluring courtship, with Bayern forging an unlikely bond with Phillips' agent.
Another chapter unfolds in the captivating transfer saga at the Etihad. The City faithful are swept up in a whirlwind of anticipation as the enigmatic Mateo Kovacic completes his arduous medical examination, paving the way for an audacious £25 million move from Chelsea. The magic of the midfield maestro is set to grace the Etihad's hallowed turf, as City's relentless pursuit reaches its crescendo.

In Saturday's 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart, which also served as the German Rekordmeister's final warm-up game before their Champions League knockout match against Paris Saint-Germain, two notable players were on the bench. Joo Cancelo and Benjamin Pavard left Julian Nagelsmann's starting XI. It was Josip Stani's chance to get match practice in his place because Pavard is out for one game in the Champions League.

With the transfer window having opened up, rumors are that Bayern Munich is considering a Liverpool star player to take up for the new season. This is also to replace a star player who is being eyed by many teams, Eric Choupo-Moting. Manchester United is one of the main teams in picking up this Bavarian player. Hence, Bayern Munich is preparing to replace this player with other star players in the market.

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has claimed that the club may need a new goalkeeper following the injury to Manuel Neuer. The German captain has been ruled out for the rest of the season after picking up an injury in a skiing accident. He took part in the German team that featured at the World Cup and went out in the first round of the competition. As a result, Bayern Munich are in a precarious position with regards to the rest of the season when they will be playing in the finale of key competitions.

If we look at the journey of Bayern Munich club, they were not even part of the Bundesliga fifty-four years back. However, they have created a place for themselves for over half a century. Indeed, today they have gone beyond relative obscurity to being one of the well-supported clubs in international football.

Swiss international shot stopper Yann Sommer was in inspired form as he helped his Borussia Moenchengladbach team to a battling 1-1 draw at the home of defending champions Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga. Sommer made a record 19 saves in the Gladbach goal to secure a point for his team from the game.

According to 90 min, Premier League club West Ham United have set their sights on Bayern Munich defender Tanguy Nianzou as their search for a new centre-back this summer enters crunch time. The Hammers have already brought in Nayef Aguerd this summer but have been dealt a cruel blow regarding the 26-year-old. The Moroccan international injured his ankle in West Ham’s pre-season friendly against Rangers and could face up to ten weeks on the sidelines.

According to 90 min, Premier League club West Ham United have set their sights on Bayern Munich defender Tanguy Nianzou as their search for a new centre-back this summer enters crunch time. The Hammers have already brought in Nayef Aguerd this summer but have been dealt a cruel blow regarding the 26-year-old. The Moroccan international injured his ankle in West Ham’s pre-season friendly against Rangers and could face up to ten weeks on the sidelines.

According to a report by German outlet SPORT1, Bayern Munich had once considered signing Chelsea forward Kai Havertz as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. The Poland international forced a move to Barcelona in the ongoing transfer window, leaving the reigning Bundesliga champions looking for replacements. Bayern Munich have already made an attacking signing this summer, with Sadio Mane arriving from Liverpool. But the Bavarian giants might still want to add one more attacker to Julian Nagelsmann’s squad. That is where Kai Havertz’s name might have popped up.

London club Crystal Palace have completedthe signing of Chris Richards in time for the start of the new season. Palace play hosts to London rivals Arsenal next week Friday for the start of the new season and Richards could make his competitive debut for the Eagles during the game.