Bavarian Football Works - All PostsManufacturing goals in the German tradition, for domestic consumption and for export.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47275/bavarian-fave.png2024-03-19T03:30:00+01:00http://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/rss/current/2024-03-19T03:30:00+01:002024-03-19T03:30:00+01:00Heidenheim’s Jan-Niklas Beste lauded by Julian Nagelsmann for versatility, hints at playing him as left-back for Germany
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<p>Nagelsmann really loves a left-back experiment, eh?</p> <p id="ufvyDJ">FC Heidenheim player Jan-Niklas Beste is part of Germany’s squad to take on France and the Netherlands in the March international break. Normally a left-winger, he can play down the entire left side of the pitch, something Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will be looking to utilize:</p>
<p id="DMWtss">“He can play an offensive role but also at the back and can play left-back without any problems”, Nageslmann said (as captured by Twitter account <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1768273101345751058">@iMiaSanMia</a>). “Plus, he is an exceptional set piece taker. He deserved the nomination with the goal involvements he has”.</p>
<p id="Ax5Bic">In the last international break, Nagelsmann tried out Kai Havertz at LB. The <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> man didn’t light up the world with his two outings in that position, with <em>Die Mannschaft</em> losing both games. In Beste, however, Germany has a more capable player who can man the left flank better than Havertz, with the former being someone more suited to the role.</p>
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<p>This one’s for the Football Manager players.</p> <p id="xDTI1W">If anyone’s played the more recent Football Manager games, they should know the name Roony Bardghji.</p>
<p id="LfBEhZ">The 18-year-old from FC Copenhagen is extremely well known amongst the FM community for being one of the best wonderkids in the game, and over the last year or so he has proven this to be no mistake from the FM development team with a run of impressive performances, performances that have garnered the interest of <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>, <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>, <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> and <a href="https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com">Tottenham Hotspur</a>, according to transfer aficionado Fabrizio Romano, who also stated that Bardghji has less than two years left under his contract and no intention to extend said contract.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bayern, Barcelona, Manchester United and Tottenham scouts have been in attendance multiple times to watch Copenhagen winger Roony Bardghji (18) and are following his progress. Bardghji has no intention to sign a new contract at Copenhagen - his current deal expires in December… <a href="https://t.co/mTtYC65Kk0">pic.twitter.com/mTtYC65Kk0</a></p>— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1762881439819788488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2024</a>
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<blockquote><p id="Yro6lx">Bayern, Barcelona, Manchester United and Tottenham scouts have been in attendance multiple times to watch Copenhagen winger Roony Bardghji (18) and are following his progress. Bardghji has no intention to sign a new contract at Copenhagen - his current deal expires in December 2025.</p></blockquote>
<p id="QB93Wa">This profiling is almost certainly the work of Christoph Freund, who is well-known for his philosophy of scouting obscure young players and developing them into high-calibre superstars.</p>
<p id="A4cMTA">Not being very knowledgeable on the Danish league outside of having watched the odd FC Copenhagen game back when Viktor Fischer and Robert Skov were balling out for them (never forget Dame N’Doye and Jonas Wind!), we are unable to provide our own comment on Bardghji outside of stating that he looked impressive during the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> group stage, troubling wing-backs constantly with both his ability on the ball as well as his relentless pressure and harassment while off the ball. It is an exciting development for an exciting player, but not much should be expected of this as no German sources have corroborated the report.</p>
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<p id="glnYVG">Looking for more thoughts and insight on Bayern Munich’s upcoming Bundesliga match against SV Darmstadt 98? Then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/16vPsmNZZl6uix4vePseFN?si=K7A05GK8TCqdAo6Rs4XpqA">Spotify</a> or below:</p>
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<p>BVB was nearly frozen out for this international period. Can any of the past senior internationals make it back for EURO 2024?</p> <p id="mGDGzV">Germany men’s national team Julian Nagelsmann has <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/14/24100635/bayern-munich-julian-nagelsmann-germany-callups-pavlovic-neuer-muller-havertz-toni-kroos-dortmund">announced</a> his squad for the March international period — the one during which he was sacked from <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> just a year ago — and it has come with notable exclusions.</p>
<p id="Yudb49">Bayern stars Serge Gnabry and Leon Goretzka are among them, but also feeling the sting are Bayern’s Bundesliga rivals <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a> — who this season are currently sitting fourth in the table and fighting for a <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> place. </p>
<p id="u2a52Z">Only one Dortmund player made the Germany list, striker Niclas Füllkrug. Staying home: Niklas Süle, Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, Mats Hummels, Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, Marius Wolf, Youssoufa Moukoko and Marco Reus.</p>
<p id="MRgOBe">“The assessment is not always about talent,” Nagelsmann explained in a recent press conference (as captured by <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1768276517883085126">@iMiaSanMia</a>). “I spoke to [head coach Edin Terzić] and [sporting director] Sebastian Kehl on the phone, I can imagine that neither of them are happy. I think other players have better momentum. Everyone knows what it will take to get back in. From the discussions we had, they know what is missing so that they can be called up for the Euros. The player decides at the end. I’m just the executive body.”</p>
<p id="tdgMim">One player at least was close to a call-up: Julian Brandt, who has shone this year with six goals and nine assists in the Bundesliga. But Nagelsmann identified VfB Stuttgart winger Chris Führich — reportedly a Bayern <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/13/24098894/bayern-munich-vfb-stuttgart-star-chris-fuhrich-summer-move-transfer-sane-coman-gnabry-kane-musiala">target</a> this summer — as the man who left Brandt in the cold.</p>
<p id="lETW1s">“Julian Brandt was a tough decision, Führich probably has the better momentum at the moment,” Nagelsmann said.</p>
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<p id="L4YPRT">Looking for more thoughts and discussion on the German national team squad selection — along with our takes on Bayern Munich’s rumored squad overhaul, the latest <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer rumors</a>, and the club’s best and worst <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/uefa-champions-league-draw">Champions League draw</a> matchups? Then we have you covered with our Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show! Catch it on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/41RH7aJVaRdJq5H4q2IYLK?si=F2j8sD0QQd6cEToQo56w1A">Spotify</a> or below:</p>
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<p>Is Joshua Kimmich leaving Bayern Munich?</p> <p id="4CEfVU">According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg (as captured by <a href="https://x.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1769782829137744378?s=20">@iMiaSanMia</a>), there is a legitimate chance that <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> could sell Joshua Kimmich this summer.</p>
<p id="SnqILe">If the club does decide to sell the 29-year-old, there are five clubs he would move to: <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>, <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a>, <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com">Liverpool FC</a>, <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>, and <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>. As of now, there are no talks between Kimmich and Bayern Munich for a contract extension: </p>
<blockquote><p id="3PO0vc">Joshua Kimmich is a candidate for sale in the summer. Both the club and the player are willing to listen to offers. Bayern are open to selling for a ‘really big offer’, while Kimmich is open to a move under the right circumstances. Reasons for Kimmich’s potential departure: Aleks Pavlović’s emergence, high wages (up to €20m/year, pay rise is ruled out by the club) and Bayern’s determination to sign a new No. 6 in the summer. As of now, there are no concrete talks over a contract extension. Should he decide to leave, only 5 clubs would be an option for Kimmich: Real Madrid, Barcelona, <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a>, Arsenal and Manchester City. Some of these clubs have already enquired to the player.</p></blockquote>
<p id="8APxNS">The crux of the issue is that — if true — Bayern Munich might not have a spot for Kimmich moving forward, per Plettenberg. The Bavarians seem to have different ideas on what they wants to do with the defensive midfield and right-back roles for the 2024/25 season: </p>
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<p id="8QzaYQ">Bayern want to rely on Aleksandar Pavlović in the position in the future. In addition, the club is still planning with Konrad Laimer. Leon Goretzka is still highly valued by many of the people in charge. In addition, Bayern are determined to sign a new defensive midfielder in the summer. </p>
<p id="Trtca1">The search for a new No. 6 and a possible replacement for Alphonso Davies are currently a high priority internally, just behind the search for a new coach. The right-back position is a role that Kimmich accepts, but does not love. In addition, Bayern have a number of alternatives in the position (Noussair Mazraoui, Sacha Boey, Josip Stanišić). </p>
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<p id="iKzTFO">Kimmich’s season was marred from the beginning as head coach Thomas Tuchel openly campaigned for a new player at the No. 6 position — a role that Kimmich identified with as the team’s starter. </p>
<p id="Fdz58z">Throughout the season, Tuchel continued his push for a new starter at the spot and rumors began to emerge that Kimmich would be open to leaving given the strained relationship between the two men. It was thought that Tuchel being relieved of his duties at the end of the season might smooth the situation over for Kimmich, but that might not be happening. </p>
<p id="Jdb0NK">While still speculation at this point, it is starting to look more and more possible that the Germany international will explore his options for a transfer after the season. </p>
<p id="uBN9Sx">It should be noted, though, that Kimmich is said to love Bavaria and feel at home in the area. There is no reason to completely rule out a contract extension just yet, either. </p>
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<p id="N0jNE8">Looking for more chatter on how Bayern Munich was playing heading into the break, a breakdown of the club’s January <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a>, some thoughts on the recent Bundesliga coaching news, what to expect from the German national team, and an appreciation of the incredible work done by Bayer Leverkusen this season? Then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works Show on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/72Pkpq669zuuVbCHxIiLs6?si=ErKDkcn-TguJG6qVKBBWFg">Spotify</a> or below: </p>
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<p>Stanišić and Tillman earn callups to their National Teams for the upcoming international window.</p> <p id="VfYUdR">In the same week where <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> would discover their fate for the next round of their European campaign, three Bayern loanees were still fighting for their European survival. Leverkusen barely snuck through to the next round of the Europa League, but PSV and Dinamo Zagreb were bounced from the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> and the Europa Conference League respectively. Read the summary of those matches and what all the loanees did in league play below.</p>
<h2 id="1u4y99">FC Bayern Munich</h2>
<p id="4mRqFe">There are eight players on loan from the first team.</p>
<h3 id="SJAYKd">Germany – Bundesliga</h3>
<p id="2YTd2A">There are two players on loan in the German Bundesliga: Alexander Nübel and Josip Stanišić.</p>
<h4 id="iuKKKm">Alexander Nübel – VfB Stuttgart</h4>
<p id="FZMymv">Nübel started in goal again for Stuttgart against Hoffenheim. The match only required Nübel to face one shot on goal, which he saved. His teammates scored three goals and Stuttgart cruised to a second consecutive shutout, beating Hoffenheim 3-0 on the road. </p>
<p id="AHfMJk">Stuttgart will host Heidenheim on the Sunday after the international break.</p>
<h4 id="pf8KfK">Josip Stanišić – Bayer O4 Leverkusen</h4>
<p id="RgufGy">Stanišić started the Europa League match against Qarabag on the bench. He entered the match in the 79th minute when his team was down 2-1 but up a man. He only had a few touches, but he completed 10/11 passes. He did not directly contribute to the goals, but Schick scored two stoppage time goals to propel Leverkusen into the quarterfinals.</p>
<p id="cKJ4MW">In the return to Bundesliga play, Stanišić started and played the full 90 minutes. He contributed heavily on defense, recording a blocked shot, a clearance, an interception, and six recoveries. He also completed 91% of his shots. Leverkusen held off a fighting Freiburg, winning 3-2 and keeping their lead over Bayern at 10 points.</p>
<p id="SztJbT">Stanišić has been called into the Croatian National Team for their upcoming ACUD Cup in Egypt. Leverkusen will return to host Hoffenheim on March 30. </p>
<h3 id="bdLrnN">Netherlands – Eredivisie</h3>
<p id="tJHGQC">Malik Tillman is the only player on loan in the Eredivisie.</p>
<h4 id="ZdJiTX">Malik Tillman – PSV Eindhoven</h4>
<p id="u9FZrb">Tillman started for PSV in Germany against Dortmund in the second leg of the Champions League, which was level at 1-1 from the first leg. Like his team, he was generally unable to create anything on the attacking side. On defense, he recorded three interceptions and tracked back to make nine recoveries. PSV found themselves down 1-0 early and could never find an equalizer. Reus put the tie away late in stoppage time with a second goal, beating PSV 3-1 on aggregate. </p>
<p id="FwNaeY">Tillman was on the bench for PSV’s league match against third place FC Twente at home. He came into the match in the 64th minute. Just five minutes later, he picked up a yellow card for a bad foul — on his first foul committed. The match was still level at 0-0 until deep into stoppage time when Tillman assisted his fellow countryman, Ricardo Pepi, for the winning goal. This helped PSV to keep their lead at ten points as well.</p>
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<p id="ArF2PM">Tillman has been called into the <a href="https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/">USMNT</a> for their upcoming CONCACAF Nations Leagues matches. PSV will return to play on March 30 with a trip to NEC Nijmegen.</p>
<h3 id="ce73JE">Croatia – HNL</h3>
<p id="tjzKXh">Gabriel Vidović is the only player on loan to the Croatian HNL.</p>
<h4 id="nFL8ff">Gabriel Vidović – Dinamo Zagreb</h4>
<p id="UqD0w7">Zagreb traveled to Greece for the 2nd leg of the UEFA Conference League tie with PAOK with a comfortable 2-0 aggregate lead. Vidovic was on the bench to start and watched his team’s aggregate lead get wiped away. He came into the match in the 80th minute when his team was down 4-1 (4-3 on aggregate). He only had five touches, but he created a chance for his team to shoot with his only pass attempt. Unfortunately, he was not able to help his team fight back and they fell out of the competition 5-1 on the day and 5-3 on aggregate.</p>
<p id="QDTgQ7">They returned to league play with an away trip to the bottom of the league, Rudes. Vidović started and played the first half. He had one shot on goal and created a chance for his teammates to shoot. He also completed 92% of his passes. This was not enough to help his team get on the board and he was subbed out at halftime with the game level 0-0. Zagreb bagged three goals in the second half and won 3-0. </p>
<p id="Z5Ug6B">Zagreb will face Hajduk Split on March 30, with a chance to take over second place in the league. </p>
<h3 id="RznKa7">Italy – Serie A</h3>
<p id="zSaatQ">Arijon Ibrahimović is the only player on loan to Serie A</p>
<h4 id="5nzcNI">Arijon Ibrahimović – Frosinone Calcio</h4>
<p id="8Vhqss">Ibrahimović was on the bench for Frosinone’s 3-2 home loss against Lazio, but did not make it onto the pitch. </p>
<p id="NolFya">Frosinone will travel to face Genoa on March 30.</p>
<h3 id="jHWAKo">Austria – Bundesliga </h3>
<p id="a3gVqM">Frans Krätzig is the only player from the first team on loan to the Austrian Bundesliga. </p>
<h4 id="s7b1si">Frans Krätzig – Austria Wien</h4>
<p id="JFmwxV">Krätzig started for Austria Wien for their away game against Altach. He filled the stat sheet on both sides of the ball. He had one chance created and six balls played into the final third. On defense, he had three interceptions and three recoveries. He helped his team keep a lead from the tenth minute on, but unfortunately couldn’t hold the shutout. Deep into stoppage time, they conceded the equalizer and the points were split at 1-1. </p>
<p id="MYRDWm">Austria Wien will return to play on March 29 when they host BW Linz.</p>
<h3 id="NBVqsc">Germany – 2. Bundesliga</h3>
<p id="SqaFdq">Paul Wanner is the only player from the first team on loan to the 2. Bundesliga</p>
<h4 id="ufapFe">Paul Wanner – SV 07 Elversberg</h4>
<p id="OijwMd">Wanner started for Elversberg against Holstein Kiel. He had two shots — one on goal from outside the box and one blocked from close range. He also had three clearances and a recovery. He was subbed out in the 78th minute, with his team down 2-0, which was the final score. </p>
<p id="IV2Q4q">Elversberg will travel to face Eintracht Braunschweig on March 30.</p>
<h3 id="ZgHM2l">Germany – 3. Liga</h3>
<p id="WMTaZa">Johannes Schenk is the only player on loan from the first team in the 3. Liga.</p>
<h4 id="NJFqqN">Johannes Schenk – Preußen Münster</h4>
<p id="nlhpUB">Schenk was on the bench as Münster’s backup keeper, but did not make it onto the pitch for their 2-1 win at 1860 Munich.</p>
<p id="zzgcgJ">Münster will host Dynamo Dresden on March 30.</p>
<h2 id="bf8D8R">FC Bayern Munich II</h2>
<p id="QySE8r">There are 17 players on loan from the second team.</p>
<h3 id="HWPoSO">Germany – 2. Bundesliga </h3>
<p id="45FrHs">Four players are on loan in Germany’s 2. Bundesliga: Jamie Lawrence, Hyun-ju Lee, Yusuf Kabadayi, and David Herold.</p>
<h4 id="yntsoc">Jamie Lawrence – 1. FC Magdeburg</h4>
<p id="CABuNV">Lawrence had a rough game. He started on the bench, but by halftime saw his team go down 4-0. He subbed in at halftime as part of a quadruple substitution. In the second half, he had an error that led to a goal and conceded a penalty in stoppage time. Magdeburg fell 7-0 in a season-high margin of defeat for the league.</p>
<p id="tLaBj3">Magdeburg will host Hannover 96 on March 31.</p>
<h4 id="Tk8Jw2">Hyun-ju Lee – SV Wehen Wiesbaden</h4>
<p id="4eoYFU">Lee was not in the matchday squad for Wiesbaden 3-0 road loss to HSV.</p>
<p id="vcSPc0">Wiesbaden will host VfL Osnabrück on March 31.</p>
<h4 id="vO0HPf">Yusuf Kabadayi – Schalke 04</h4>
<p id="fGbE1o">Kabadayi started for Schalke and played 79 minutes. He had three shots — two from long-distance and one from inside the box, all way off target. He also created a chance for his team to shoot. On defense, he had two headed clearances and four recoveries. He also unfortunately had an error that led to a Hertha goal. He left the match when Schalke was down 4-2, but Hertha would score a fifth and the game ended 5-2.</p>
<p id="BUnP46">Schalke will host Herold’s KSC on March 31.</p>
<h4 id="QaGqQB">David Herold – Karlsruher SC</h4>
<p id="QbpImj">Herold started and played the full 90 minutes for KSC against Magdeburg. He had a pretty easy match while six of his teammates were scoring seven goals. Herold had a headed clearance, an interception, and three recoveries to help hold the shutout and the 7-0 win.</p>
<p id="pReaxl">KSC will travel to face Kabadayi’s Schalke 04 on March 31.</p>
<h3 id="2W6BCd">Germany – 3. Liga</h3>
<p id="DjLvLW">Lukas Schneller is the only player on loan to Germany’s 3. Liga from the second team.</p>
<h4 id="VuqsH4">Lucas Schneller – SC Freiburg II</h4>
<p id="HbUGzg">Schneller got the start for Freiburg II on the road against Hallescher FC. He conceded two goals in the first half, but then was able to lock it down. Even after a defender received a red card, he kept a clean sheet in the second half. He recorded two saves and his teammates helped him salvage a draw with a stoppage time penalty goal. The match ended 2-2.</p>
<p id="1xJJwi">Freiburg II will host 1860 Munich on March 30.</p>
<h3 id="FZJDVf">Germany – Regionalliga </h3>
<p id="zQAhIa">Jakob Mayer is the only player on loan to a Regionalliga team.</p>
<h4 id="qqNI6O">Jakob Mayer – FC 08 Homburg</h4>
<p id="YSt63p">Mayer was on the bench as the backup keeper for Homburg’s 1-0 win against FSV Frankfurt. </p>
<p id="zRJVFJ">Homburg will play through the international break with a Saarland Cup match against Köllerbach on Tuesday, a home league match against VfB Stuttgart II on Friday. They will also face Astoria Walldorf on Thursday, March 28.</p>
<h3 id="88HtUC">Austria – Bundesliga</h3>
<p id="Xd9jXE">There are two players on loan to the Austrian Bundesliga: Torben Rhein and Angelo Brückner</p>
<h4 id="2SSoJA">Torben Rhein – SC Austria Lustenau</h4>
<p id="hSlhcd">Rhein was not in the matchday squad for Lustenau’s 0-0 draw against BW Linz. </p>
<p id="Lh72cC">Lustenau will return to action when they host WSG Tirol on March 30.</p>
<h4 id="B2AGZY">Angelo Brückner – TSV Hartberg</h4>
<p id="5N9q8D">Brückner was on the bench for Hartber’s 5-1 loss to RB Salzburg, but did not make it onto the pitch.</p>
<p id="91eKtO">Hartberg will host Rapid Wien on March 31.</p>
<h3 id="V4CgUo">Austria – 2. Liga</h3>
<p id="BdHVJS">There are six players on loan in Austria’s 2. Liga: Luka Parkadze, Shaoziyang Liu, Lenn Jastremski, Benjamin Dibrani, Barry Hepburn, and Leon Fust.</p>
<h4 id="2L1reD">Luka Parkadze – FC Admira Wacker</h4>
<p id="C3TWLL">Parkadze was not on the pitch for Admira’s 3-1 win over SKU Amstetten. </p>
<p id="eISl4L">Admira will travel to face Sturm Graz II on March 31.</p>
<h4 id="73O5zl">Shaoziyang Liu – SV Ried</h4>
<p id="rk3Ah2">Liu was not in the matchday squad for Ried’s 3-2 win over FC Liefering.</p>
<p id="oNejip">Ried will host Jastremki’s Grazer AK on March 29.</p>
<h4 id="mITjLB">Lenn Jastremski – Grazer AK</h4>
<p id="vcNUbv">Jastremski started for Grazer AK against SV Lafnitz and played 69 minutes. He did not contribute significantly to the match. He left when it was level at 0-0. Both teams scored a goal to split the points.</p>
<p id="u1SpPe">Grazer AK will travel to face SV Ried on March 29.</p>
<h4 id="OnYLhZ">Benjamin Dibrani – SW Bregenz</h4>
<p id="nBWgA2">Dibrani started on the bench for Bregenz’ match against Dornbirn. He came into the match in the 64th minute when his team was down 2-1. Unfortunately, he was not able to influence the match and saw his team score two more goals and lose 4-1. </p>
<p id="KFI5PW">Bregenz will travel to face SV Lafnitz on March 30.</p>
<h4 id="wkhX6z">Barry Hepburn – DSV Leoben</h4>
<p id="UAAAal">Hepburn started on the bench for Leoben on the road to First Vienna FC. He came into the match in the 85th minute with his team down a man and a goal. Unable to influence the match, Leoben fell 1-0.</p>
<p id="5mVzH7">Leoben will host Kapfenberger SV on March 29.</p>
<h4 id="jrmqp5">Leon Fust – SKU Amstetten </h4>
<p id="rIvbWE">Fust started and played the full 90 minutes against Admira. He assisted an equalizing goal shortly before halftime for his first goal contribution since moving to Austria. This looked like it could have been enough for a point, but two late stoppage time goals conceded left Amstetten with a loss.</p>
<p id="aMh3bb">Amstetten will travel to face SKN St. Pölten on March 29.</p>
<h3 id="kNKT6k">Switzerland – Super League</h3>
<p id="3jzPx3">Justin Janitzek is the only player on loan in the Swiss Super League.</p>
<h4 id="d7COHd">Justin Janitzek – FC St. Gallen 1879</h4>
<p id="0GU4Rv">Janitzek was not in the matchday squad for St. Gallen’s 1-1 road draw to Grasshopper. </p>
<p id="OoipO2">St. Gallen will host Luzern on April 1.</p>
<h3 id="SbdPpA">England – League One</h3>
<p id="SJghbl">Liam Morrison is the only player on loan in the English League One.</p>
<h4 id="LTdjKg">Liam Morrison – Wigan Athletic</h4>
<p id="ldie4i">Morrison started for Wigan in their league match against Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday. He had two clearances, an interception, and a recovery. He only played in the first half before being subbed off. The only goal in the match was on own goal by the Wigan goalkeeper and they fell 1-0.</p>
<p id="cQfWs9">Morrison was not in the matchday squad for Wigan’s 1-0 win over Blackpool on Saturday.</p>
<p id="x5FCWx">Wigan will host Burton Albion on March 29.</p>
<h3 id="CKmdYe">Portugal – Liga Potugal</h3>
<p id="jUrLfH">Taichi Fukui is the only player on loan in Liga Portugal.</p>
<h4 id="kmRPjU">Taichi Fukui – Portimonense </h4>
<p id="ImjOmC"> Fukui was on the bench for Portimonese’s 1-0 road loss to Estoril.</p>
<p id="NzFpia">Portimonese will host Braga on March 30.</p>
<h2 id="EDfTWA">FC Bayern Frauen</h2>
<p id="UhgQPB">There are five players on loan from FC Bayern’s Frauen team.</p>
<h3 id="GglvL5">Germany – Frauen Bundesliga</h3>
<p id="sSQVKB">Four players on loan are playing in the Frauen-Bundesliga: Emilie Bragstad, Karolina Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir, Natalia Padilla, and Julia Landenberger.</p>
<h4 id="vfjznA">Emilie Bragstad – Bayer 04 Leverkusen </h4>
<h4 id="zJ5ZeQ">Karolina Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir– Bayer 04 Leverkusen</h4>
<p id="aM12Yv">Leverkusen has not played since last writing. They host Padilla’s 1.FC Köln on Monday and then travel to face SGS Essen on Sunday.</p>
<h4 id="LLi5ca">Natalia Padilla– 1. FC Köln</h4>
<p id="By1ckG">Köln will face fellow loanees, Bragstad and Vilhjálmsdóttir, on Monday. They will also host Nürnberg. </p>
<h4 id="J2VGLz">Julia Landenberger – RB Leipzig</h4>
<p id="I3IfyK">Landenberger and Leipzig had a tough week with a road trip to both of the top two teams. In Wolfsburg on Monday, Landenberger started and played the full 90 minutes. She had five clearances and five recoveries. Unfortunately, this was not enough to keep Wolfsburg out of the net and Leipzig lost 4-0.</p>
<p id="GCWcKC">Landenberger was not in the matchday squad for the trip to Munich to player her parent club. Bayern beat Leipzig 5-0 to increase their lead atop the Frauen-Bundesliga to four points.</p>
<h3 id="xzYmjJ">Sweden – Damallsvenskan</h3>
<p id="DJ9N66">Momoko Tanikawa is the only player on loan to the Swedish Damallsvenskan.</p>
<h4 id="QX1apn">Momoko Tanikawa – FC Rosengård</h4>
<p id="PyEr9V"><em>The Swedish Damallsvenskan will not begin their domestic season until mid-April.</em></p>
https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/18/24104480/bayern-munich-loan-works-transfer-news-rumors-champions-league-leverkusen-usmnt-europa-conferenceLKChuggz2024-03-18T22:50:00+01:002024-03-18T22:50:00+01:00Report: Bayern Munich helped Germany ward off Serbia and secure Aleksandar Pavlović
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<p>The early bird did not get the worm this time.</p> <p id="6jdoTs">Aleksandr Pavlović’s rise to prominence for <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> this season has been phenomenal, with the latest feather in his cap being called up to the German national team. But his decision to represent Germany was not a foregone one. He was also eligible for Serbia, who were serious contenders to get the international commitment of Pavlović. Though contending might not be the right word. Germany got a look at Pavlović at 15 and promptly decided he was not good enough, while Serbia took advantage of this to call him up a couple of times to their youth teams.</p>
<p id="647myt">However, everything changed when Bayern called. According to kicker, as captured by <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1769484909079371876?s=20">@iMiaSanMia</a>, while Serbia did indeed work “very hard” to tie Pavlović down to Serbia, Bayern recommended the DFB to take a closer look at Pavlović. Seeing as he was starting games for the 11-in-a-row Bundesliga champions, Germany were forced to reconsider their earlier opinion of Pavlović, leading ultimately to the former SC Fürstenfeldbruck youth player choosing to represent the four-time World Cup winners.</p>
<p id="OrUFQP">Who knows? With questions about his international future out of the way, perhaps Pavlović can manage muscle his way into the Euro 2024 squad. It seems unlikely, but his odds of making the senior Germany team were much more unlikely just 6 months ago.</p>
<aside id="O9cnJb"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Julian Nagelsmann talks about calling up the uncapped Stuttgart contingent to the German national team","url":"https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/17/24102832/julian-nagelsmann-uncapped-stuttgart-contingent-germany-anton-fuhrich-undav-mittelstadt-euro-2024"}]}'></div></aside><p id="DdIFAC"></p>
https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/18/24104525/bayern-munich-helped-germany-ward-off-serbia-and-secure-aleksandar-pavlovic-euro-2024-nagelsmannFrank Mo2024-03-18T21:30:00+01:002024-03-18T21:30:00+01:00Fabrizio Romano confirms issue between Bayern Munich’s Thomas Tuchel and Bryan Zaragoza, but not all hope is lost
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<img alt="FC Bayern München Training Session" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/plf_9YKSjSlIQqoBkY19DNygCUk=/0x0:7194x4796/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73216289/2083945093.0.jpg" />
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<p>How bizarre...</p> <p id="EFIVVX">According to information from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on his Here We Go Podcast (as captured by <a href="https://x.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1769754644790595977?s=20">@iMiaSanMia</a>), there is, indeed, some sort of issue between <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> head coach Thomas Tuchel and January transfer Bryan Zaragoza. </p>
<p id="AR3GRq">However, Romano says that there is no long-term risk associated with Zaragoza or any threat of him leaving (at least as of yet) given Tuchel’s lame duck status: </p>
<blockquote><p id="wTYzD0">@FabrizioRomano on recent Bryan Zaragoza news: “From my understanding, it’s true that there’s a kind of an issue with Thomas Tuchel - it’s not about the player himself, but he (Tuchel) wanted something different. Bryan Zaragoza doesn’t speak German or English, so Tuchel believed that they needed something different in January, he wanted someone to come in and adapt immediately. On the other hand, Bayern as a club trust Zaragoza for the present and the future — they signed him because they believe in his potential. Tuchel will leave in two months, and that’s when Bryan Zaragoza’s new life at FC Bayern will start.” [@podcastherewego]</p></blockquote>
<p id="UPX7xl">Of all of the odd stories that have emerged from Bayern Munich this season, this one is near the top of the list, eh?</p>
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<p id="N0jNE8">Looking for more chatter on how Bayern Munich was playing heading into the break, a breakdown of the club’s January <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer window</a>, some thoughts on the recent Bundesliga coaching news, what to expect from the German national team, and an appreciation of the incredible work done by Bayer Leverkusen this season? Then check out our Bavarian Podcast Works Show on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/72Pkpq669zuuVbCHxIiLs6?si=ErKDkcn-TguJG6qVKBBWFg">Spotify</a> or below: </p>
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<aside id="WRmY9Z"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Report: Thomas Tuchel and Bryan Zaragoza are not aligned at Bayern Munich","url":"https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/18/24104723/thomas-tuchel-bryan-zaragoza-bayern-munich-transfer-rumors-real-madrid-fc-barcelona-gnabry-coman"}]}'></div></aside>
https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/18/24105023/fabrizio-romano-bayern-munich-thomas-tuchel-and-bryan-zaragoza-real-madrid-fc-barcelona-kane-mullerCSmith19192024-03-18T19:36:45+01:002024-03-18T19:36:45+01:00Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich prepping big offer for FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo?; Liverpool still eyeing Joshua Kimmich; FC Barcelona to pursue Bryan Zaragoza transfer?; Juventus scoping Leon Goretzka; Chelsea, Manchester United battling; & MORE!
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<p>The international break is upon us!</p> <h2 id="mapLhV"><a href="https://barcauniversal.com/bayern-munich-prepare-offer-in-excess-of-e80-million-for-barcelona-mainstay/"><strong>Bayern prepping €80M offer for Barca’s Araújo (Barca Universal)</strong></a></h2>
<p id="ejphaF">For months now, it has been established that <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> has interest in <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a> center-back Ronald Araújo — and also that the Catalans want nine-figures for the Uruguayan. </p>
<p id="VV4M2X">Now, there are reports circulating that the Bavarians are inching — ever so slightly — closer to what Barca wants, although there is still a way to go given that the Bavarians are reportedly ready to offer €80 million for the defender: </p>
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<p id="sjQwLS">As has been well-established already, Bayern Munich remain keenly interested in securing the services of Barcelona defensive mainstay Ronald Araújo in the summer.</p>
<p id="ZIZZ29">The Bundesliga champions tried to lure away the Uruguayan international in January itself but nothing came of it. However, they are not ready to give up on the 25-year-old superstar and want him in the summer.</p>
<p id="XmhwQp">As has been reported earlier this week, Bayern Munich are already devising strategies to sign Araujo from Barcelona in the summer and there is a fresh update on the situation.</p>
<p id="GBIScc">SPORT reports that Bayern Munich are preparing an offer in excess of €80 million to tempt Barcelona into selling Ronald Araújo in the summer.</p>
<p id="YVHAWr">In addition, the Bavarian giants are prepared to present the 25-year-old defender a lucrative contract, with a salary more than what Barça can offer, in order to convince him to make the switch come summer.</p>
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<p id="pmfK9r">Does Bayern Munich need Araújo? It does not seem like it at this stage. </p>
<p id="e1AUcu">Adding another high-profile, expensive center-back into the current mix of Matthijs de Ligt, Eric Dier, Dayot Upamecano, and Kim Min-jae would seem to indicate that at least one of the current central defenders would need to be move this summer.</p>
<p id="b6uW09">Moreover, does the club really needs to spend <em>that</em> much on another center-back?</p>
<aside id="ssjK96"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Report: Bayern Munich can sign FC Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo...for a mere €100M","url":"https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/14/24089347/report-bayern-munich-fc-barcelona-ronald-araujo-100m-transfer-rumor-epl-thomas-tuchel-xavi-de-ligt"}]}'></div></aside><h2 id="dV5Nwx"><a href="https://www.football365.com/news/liverpool-transfer-25m-star-edwards-signing-klopp-replacement-change-plan"><strong>LFC eyeing Kimmich (Football 365)</strong></a></h2>
<p id="x7J5nh"><a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com">Liverpool FC</a> has been rumored to have interest in Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and it looks like it could be a three-way dance between <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a>, <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>, and <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> for Kimmich this summer. </p>
<p id="kD3nOp">Of course, this is all under the assumption that Kimmich actually wants to leave Bayern Munich (which is definitely not clear at this point): </p>
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<p id="7vVuTI">According to reports, Liverpool are set to challenge Manchester City in the race to sign Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich. Kimmich has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months as his current Bayern Munich contract is due to expire in 2025.</p>
<p id="pcTyNz">Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City have all been mentioned as possible summer destinations for Kimmich in recent weeks. A recent from The Daily Star in January claimed Pep Guardiola is ‘eager to reunite’ with Kimmich. Regarding his valuation, the report added.</p>
<p id="LJ4ZKN">‘The Germany international, 28, is wanted by Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering outfit, while Liverpool and <a href="https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com">Manchester United</a> are also monitoring his situation. But the Premier League trio know he will cost the best part of £50million in the current window – whereas that figure is expected to drop significantly – to around £25m – come July.</p>
<p id="hcOVvx">‘By then Kimmich, capped 82 times by his country, will be entering the final year of his contract – meaning Bayern will have to listen to offers far lower than their present valuation.’</p>
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<aside id="gxlTmJ"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich comments on his contract situation","url":"https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/13/24099383/bayern-munich-transfer-rumor-news-joshua-kimmich-manchester-city-barcelona-contract-thomas-tuchel"},{"title":"New Bayern Munich contract for Joshua Kimmich? Not yet, he wants to focus on the season first","url":"https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/10/24095154/new-bayern-munich-contract-for-joshua-kimmich-focus-on-the-season-harry-kane-muller-musiala-goretzka"}]}'></div></aside><h2 id="umqdAi"><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/16/24103212/bavarian-podcast-works-darmstadt-2-5-bayern-munich-bundesliga-jamal-musiala-serge-gnabry-tuchel"><strong>Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — Darmstadt 2-5 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)</strong></a></h2>
<p id="wfHb0o"><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> won against bottom of the table Darmstadt 2-5, keeping their slim title chances alive. In this podcast, we discuss:</p>
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<li id="ljnfoc">Has Thomas Tuchel really improved Bayern’s defense?</li>
<li id="NWgvZL">A look at some individual performances including that of Leroy Sané and Matthijs de Ligt</li>
<li id="H67zqO">Why it is so important that Jamal Musiala and Thomas Müller keep playing together</li>
<li id="VTbF8t">A word on Eric Dier’s performance today</li>
<li id="7Hofcg">Trying to make sense of Bayern’s past three performances including the inconsistencies from time to time</li>
<li id="VWaZc4">More on Jamal Musiala because the world needs more of Jamal Musiala!</li>
<li id="7RtKEh">A look at Bayern’s Bundesliga fixtures and European fixtures</li>
<li id="ntFq4s">An adjustment period for Bayern</li>
<li id="69n3Z7">A word on the Arsenal fixture in the UEFA <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> quarterfinals</li>
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<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/football-transfer-rumours-man-utd-chelsea-kounde-arsenal-new-striker-target"><strong>United, Chelsea want Koundé (SPORT via </strong></a><a href="http://90Min.com"><strong>90Min.com</strong></a><a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/football-transfer-rumours-man-utd-chelsea-kounde-arsenal-new-striker-target"><strong>)</strong></a>
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<p id="vvoRkY">Manchester United and Chelsea could be vying for FC Barcelona defender Jules Koundé: </p>
<blockquote><p id="rhZ41Z">Manchester United and Chelsea are both ‘very, very interested’ in signing Barcelona defender Jules Koundé. Barca want to raise funds by selling one of their center-backs this summer.</p></blockquote>
<aside id="oOw4OI"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Is former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick’s next stop at FC Barcelona?","url":"https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/7/24093163/talks-former-bayern-munich-boss-hansi-flick-germany-fc-barcelona-coaching-job-low-messi-tuchel-kane"}]}'></div></aside><h2 id="04R1X9"><a href="https://www.juvefc.com/report-juventus-watching-unsettled-bayern-munich-star/"><strong>Juve still keeping an eye on Goretzka (Juve FC)</strong></a></h2>
<p id="AOBnnc">Rumors are still lurking that <a href="https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com">Juventus</a> could be ready to make a play for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka during the summer: </p>
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<p id="RhIBRm">Juventus is reportedly interested in acquiring Leon Goretzka, with the German midfielder appearing unsettled at Bayern Munich. Goretzka is among the players who reportedly have strained relations with Bayern’s current manager, Thomas Tuchel, which has impacted his performance at the club.</p>
<p id="eopJg6">With uncertainty surrounding his future at Bayern, Goretzka is keen to learn about the identity of the club’s next manager before making any decisions about his own future.</p>
<p id="a8qC7I">According to reports from Calciomercato, Goretzka’s unsettled situation has piqued Juventus’ interest, and the Bianconeri are closely monitoring developments.</p>
<p id="ilaHDF">Juventus is said to be seriously considering a move for Goretzka and is eager to secure his signature if he becomes available for transfer.</p>
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<aside id="LHo9tk"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Bayern Munich exec Max Eberl says club will take care of “important player” Leon Goretzka","url":"https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/15/24100967/bayern-munich-exec-max-eberl-says-club-player-leon-goretzka-kimmich-pavlovic-nagelsmann-tuchel-neuer"}]}'></div></aside><h2 id="lIbbyS"><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/14/24100275/podcast-nagelsmann-germany-bayern-munich-transfer-rumors-sane-kimmich-goretzka-kane-champions-league"><strong>Bavarian Podcast Works: Weekend Warm-up Show Season 3, Episode 36 (Bavarian Football Works)</strong></a></h2>
<p id="VBEqOC">Craziness reigns supreme for <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> and the German national team.</p>
<p id="9zCXBx">While things are finally starting to normalize after nearly a year under Thomas Tuchel for Bayern Munich. The attack looks dangerous, the midfield is controlling games, and the backline has been sturdy.</p>
<p id="AnVIf5">Things...are good. </p>
<p id="QmgKgr">As for the German national team, the more things change (getting rid of some mainstays), the more they stay the same (leaning on some old heads to lead the way). </p>
<p id="z7y3I3">Given all of that, there is plenty to talk about, so let’s get to it: </p>
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<li id="ze7Lzd">Discussing the roster selection. </li>
<li id="FcXuXj">The closer we get to the EUROs, the more there is a strong reason to believe that Julian Nagelsmann is going to show the same self-destructive, impulsive tendencies he sowed at Bayern Munich.</li>
<li id="RgINLm">What can go right and what can go wrong for Germany during the games against France and the Netherlands. </li>
<li id="FNn0Yi">Ranking the best and worst possible draws for Bayern Munich in the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a>. </li>
<li id="DEaLQi">A stalemate in the Alphonso Davies negotiations?</li>
<li id="bNtAzw">Bayern Munich potentially looking to sell seven mainstays....and spend €200 million this summer?</li>
<li id="ZGiKD2">Recapping some of the latest <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">transfer rumors</a> including those linking Bayern Munich to VfB Stuttgart’s Chris Führich, FC Augsburg’s Ermedin Demirović, Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Manu Koné, and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi.</li>
<li id="JhYyAP">What a freaking banger of an episode of <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm</em>...let’s discuss why I loved it so much. </li>
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<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/football-transfer-rumours-man-utd-chelsea-kounde-arsenal-new-striker-target"><strong>Spurs eyeing Williams, longer stay for Werner (GiveMeSport via </strong></a><a href="http://90Min.com"><strong>90Min.com</strong></a><a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/football-transfer-rumours-man-utd-chelsea-kounde-arsenal-new-striker-target"><strong>)</strong></a>
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<p id="MCsjW2">Timo Werner has hit the ground running with <a href="https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com">Tottenham Hotspur</a> and the club is reportedly considering making his loan a permanent move: </p>
<blockquote><p id="786eeR">Tottenham will advance with a deal to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams if they are given assurances he would be open to leaving his boyhood club. Spurs are also leaning towards making Timo Werner’s loan from RB Leipzig permanent for £15m.</p></blockquote>
<aside id="RNxAkH"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Weekend Warm-up: It has been a hell of a year for former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann; Bundesliga predictions; Reacting to the Arsenal draw; Throwing it back to White Zombie; Breaking down Curb Your Enthusiasm; and MORE!","url":"https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/15/24098482/bayern-munich-nagelsmann-bundesliga-white-zombie-curb-your-enthusiasm-german-national-team-kane-sane"}]}'></div></aside><h2 id="L3KQJE"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2024/03/17/fc-barcelona-ready-to-make-bayern-munich-star-offer-reports-sport/?sh=713903371480"><strong>Barca has interest in Zaragoza (Forbes)</strong></a></h2>
<p id="XL1rW9">Bryan Zaragoza’s career in Bayern Munich hit a new low on Saturday when he was not even selected for the match day squad. </p>
<p id="CwbTZw">While there is still plenty of time for the Spaniard to turn things around, it is clear that Bayern Munich did not exactly get the “ready made” product that it thought Zaragoza was when the club paid extra to bring him to Germany early. </p>
<p id="7YluTV">Now, FC Barcelona is surveying the situation and might be ready to give the 22-year-old a lifeline to return home: </p>
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<p id="fBRqmH">FC Barcelona are prepared to make an offer for a Bayern Munich star according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources. The Catalans were linked to the Bavarians’ defensive midfielder and right back Joshua Kimmich last summer, as head coach Xavi Hernandez looked to make improvements to a La Liga winning squad that had just lost Sergio Busquets.</p>
<p id="Sl8xMS">A lack of funds at the Montjuic Stadium meant that Barca was priced out of an approach for the German, with the same logic applying to another desired target in Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and his release clause reported as $65.3 million (€60 million). Should Barca manage to raise cash this summer through big player sales or other means such as president Joan Laporta’s economic levers, approaches for one of the two men could still be made heading into 2024/2025.</p>
<p id="OLiqoh">According to SPORT, however, the Blaugrana is also attentive to the “bizarre” situation of another Bayern player in Bryan Zaragoza. The 22-year-old made headlines when scoring a sensational 29-minute double against Xavi’s men in the first half of an eventual 2-2 draw earlier this term. Barca were interested in signing him then, but the same mentioned financial restraints meant that Bayern ended up triggering his $15.2 million (€14 million) release clause instead.</p>
<p id="jlOGgU">The Life of Bryan in Germany hasn’t been easy so far, with struggles speaking either the local language or English hampering his progress. As manager Thomas Tuchel is on his way out of the club on June 30, and could even take the Barca hotseat from the outgoing Xavi Hernandez, Bryan is ultimately at the mercy of the next tactician in the Allianz dugout. If that individual doesn’t see a future for Bryan in his squad, he could go out on loan which is where Barca come in.</p>
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<aside id="iI5fwp"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Bryan Zaragoza is staying put at Bayern Munich; feels comfortable despite language barriers","url":"https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/16/24098253/bryan-zaragoza-staying-at-bayern-munich-feels-comfortable-coman-eberl-freund-irankunda-kane-tuchel"}]}'></div></aside><h2 id="BO3bjs"><a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/3/15/24101683/podcast-bayern-munich-champions-league-arsenal-manchester-city-real-madrid-fc-barcelona-psg-dortmund"><strong>Bavarian Podcast Works — Special Edition: Bayern Munich draws Arsenal in the Champions League (Bavarian Football Works)</strong></a></h2>
<p id="gqPixF">In a bit of exciting news for <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>, the club has been drawn to face Premier League powerhouse <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> in the quarterfinal round of the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a>. </p>
<p id="qkAV1G">Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal is just one of four intriguing showdowns set for the quarterfinals. <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a> will battle <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>, Paris Saint-Germain takes on <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>, and <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a> will square off with <a href="https://www.intothecalderon.com">Atlético Madrid</a>. </p>
<p id="cst5J7">Surely, fans from all right teams will be amped to see how those tie play out. As for Bayern Munich, let’s get down to why this should be a fun experience for fans — and one that the Bavarians could eventually pull out: </p>
<ul>
<li id="63OcqK">A look at the draw and why Bayern Munich actually has a chance. </li>
<li id="U94fmT">Why Arsenal’s true danger is their ability to function as a unit. </li>
<li id="4VdFn8">Why Bayern Munich fans should have some belief that the team can win. </li>
<li id="Hkz8al">A look at the other match-ups and why Manchester City vs. Real Madrid is probably the equivalent of a UCL final. PSG vs. Barca could be a banger as well. </li>
</ul>
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<p id="ieuwjn">Well...this escalated quickly between Trabzonspor fans and Fenerbahce players: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Absolutely crazy scenes!<br><br>Fenerbahce were celebrating their victory earlier today, until the Trabzonspor home fans decided to invade the pitch <a href="https://t.co/889JFITSBA">pic.twitter.com/889JFITSBA</a></p>— Spank The Bookies (@SpankTheBookies) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpankTheBookies/status/1769481375604756701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nigeria star Bright Osayi beat the hell out of a knife-wielding fan of Trabzonspor who stormed the pitch last night to attack his Fenerbahce team-mates in Turkey. <br><br>Osayi landed a hefty one-punch technical knockout on the assailant who was also wearing a balaclava. <a href="https://t.co/yfiJp6orUd">pic.twitter.com/yfiJp6orUd</a></p>— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) <a href="https://twitter.com/SannieDaara/status/1769551604750115266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Fenerbahce's Samuel Osayi 1 Trabzonspor Fan 0 <a href="https://t.co/mIdZHXYz9z">pic.twitter.com/mIdZHXYz9z</a></p>— Football Fights (@footbalIfights) <a href="https://twitter.com/footbalIfights/status/1769469465937227830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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<p id="VJljKi">And there was also this...</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"> Fenerbahçe board members clashed with Trabzonspor fans...<br><br>They threw objects, which hit a fan on the head. Totally crazy scenes tonight. <a href="https://t.co/0n88djqWw0">pic.twitter.com/0n88djqWw0</a></p>— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/eurofootcom/status/1769467640760713322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2024</a>
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