German Bundesliga – CaughtOffside https://www.caughtoffside.com Football transfer rumours, news and Gossip from the English Premier League and beyond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:54:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.3 3497552 Harry Kane “extremely proud” of joining England’s “greatest-ever players” during Finland clash https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/harry-kane-england-cap/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/harry-kane-england-cap/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:54:37 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601622 England captain Harry Kane is set to become the 10th player to earn a landmark 100 caps for the Three Lions against Finland at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night and the striker is “extremely proud” of the achievement.  The Bayern Munich striker is one of the best players England has ever produced and that is […]

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England captain Harry Kane is set to become the 10th player to earn a landmark 100 caps for the Three Lions against Finland at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night and the striker is “extremely proud” of the achievement. 

The Bayern Munich striker is one of the best players England has ever produced and that is backed up by his sensational goal record. Across the 562 club matches he has featured in throughout his career, the 31-year-old has netted 353 times alongside a further 91 assists.

For his national team, Kane is England’s all-time top scorer with 66 goals in 99 internationals and his achievements with the Three Lions will continue on Tuesday as the former Tottenham star will receive his 100th cap.

The FA will pay tribute to the striker before the UEFA Nations League fixture against Finland with a special pre-match ceremony that will include the presentation of a gold cap.

Kane is the first player to become an England men’s centurion since Wayne Rooney reached the milestone in November 2014.

Peter Shilton leads the way with 125 caps and that is a landmark achievable by the 31-year-old but for now, the Bayern Munich star is “extremely proud” of hitting the 100 mark.

Harry Kane is set to become the 10th player to earn a landmark 100 caps for England
Harry Kane is set to become the 10th player to earn a landmark 100 caps for England

Harry Kane admits to being “extremely proud” of 100th England cap

Kane is expected to start against Finland at Wembley and has been speaking about the landmark moment in his career ahead of the game on Tuesday night.

The striker has told the press via Sky Sports: “It’s really special, I think It’s hard to sink in while you are still playing and whilst these moments come.

“This is one I am extremely proud of. I think it shows great consistency over a long period of time. When you look at some of the other players who have achieved it, they are some of our greatest-ever players, so It is something I am really excited for.

“I’ll have my family there to enjoy the moment as well. I think for sure, that moment when I am retired, I’ll probably look back on it with immense pride.”

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Barcelona have had contacts over big-name transfer, key developments expected in coming weeks https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/tah-transfer-barca-move-for-chelsea-target/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/tah-transfer-barca-move-for-chelsea-target/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:12:54 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601569 Barcelona have had initial contacts over the potential transfer of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, according to Matteo Moretto in the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column. The Germany international is in the final year of his contract with Leverkusen, and his situation attracted a lot of speculation in the summer, with both Bayern […]

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Barcelona have had initial contacts over the potential transfer of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, according to Matteo Moretto in the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column.

The Germany international is in the final year of his contract with Leverkusen, and his situation attracted a lot of speculation in the summer, with both Bayern Munich and Chelsea linked with him at various points.

The latest on Tah now seems to be that Barca will explore in the weeks ahead if they can potentially make a deal for him work with Financial Fair Play, which has proven a bit of a complicated issue for the Catalan giants in recent times, impacting what they can do in the transfer market.

Barca didn’t have the busiest summer this year, just bringing in Dani Olmo as their main major new addition, but it seems they’re now serious about looking into a possible deal for Tah, who would surely be a superb addition if they could pull it off.

Tah transfer: Where next for Leverkusen’s star centre-back?

Leverkusen have a number of star names who will now surely be tempting for Europe’s more established elite clubs, with the Bundesliga champions majorly over-achieving thanks to the excellent work done by their exciting young manager Xabi Alonso.

Jonathan Tah in action for Germany

The price Leverkusen will inevitably pay for their surprise success is big names like Tah being targeted by the Bayerns and Barcas of this world, and it now seems a very difficult ask for the German champions to keep him.

Tah has been a key figure in this remarkable Leverkusen story, but at the same time he’ll surely be keen to represent one of the more historic names of European football before his career is done.

The 28-year-old is now surely right at the peak of his powers, so if he doesn’t get his big move now he might not have another chance.

Tah future not decided yet, says Moretto

Discussing Tah’s future, Moretto said: “This week Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah gave an interview to Suddeutsche Zeitung, in which he confirmed that he would not be renewing his contract with die Werkself, after months of links with Bayern Munich. Fabrizio Romano has also reported that an agreement on personal terms with the Bavarian side was reached months ago.

“That said, I don’t think Tah’s future is already decided by any means. As he himself admitted, he will be free to decide where to go.

“Barcelona are in the race, as are other clubs. Barcelona already initiated contacts for Tah at the end of this transfer market, and in the coming weeks, will try to see if it is possible for them sign him on a free transfer within their salary limit restrictions.”

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Exclusive: Trio of elite clubs chasing ambitious Arsenal transfer raid, deal likely to cost €120m-plus https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/saliba-transfer-arsenal-star-eyed-by-real-madrid-psg/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/09/saliba-transfer-arsenal-star-eyed-by-real-madrid-psg/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:26:41 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601561 Arsenal defender William Saliba is being tracked by Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside. Although there is little prospect of the Gunners selling Saliba for anything other than crazy money, at least €120million or probably more, there is understood to be strong interest from these three […]

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Arsenal defender William Saliba is being tracked by Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside.

Although there is little prospect of the Gunners selling Saliba for anything other than crazy money, at least €120million or probably more, there is understood to be strong interest from these three elite clubs as they rate the talented young Frenchman very highly.

Saliba has firmly established himself as one of the finest defensive players in world football in recent years, and it would be a huge blow for Arsenal to lose him as they aim to get back to the top in the Premier League and become serious challengers for the Champions League as well.

Thankfully for Arsenal fans, Saliba has a contract until 2027 at the Emirates Stadium, so there’s little pressure to let him go, though one imagines the 23-year-old might find it hard to say no to some of these big names involved.

William Saliba in action for Arsenal

Saliba transfer: Arsenal need to keep star centre-back

Arsenal used to sell their star names, much to their detriment, as they lost the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Alexis Sanchez during their peak years.

They won’t want to make the same mistake again as it cost them success in the past, and someone like Saliba surely has it in him to be a real leader for this team for many years to come.

Arsenal have made so much progress under Mikel Arteta, and Saliba is surely going to be someone viewed as untouchable for the foreseeable future, alongside others like Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka.

Real Madrid would surely love to have a Galactico of this kind, however, while we all know PSG like to sign the best French players if they can, so this story won’t be completely going away any time soon.

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Exclusive: Barcelona star was never an option for Man United this summer https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/barcelona-frenkie-de-jong-man-united/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/barcelona-frenkie-de-jong-man-united/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:15:15 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601515 The future of Frenkie de Jong at Barcelona always seems to be a topic of discussion in recent years but his ankle injury prevented any chance of the Dutch star leaving the Catalan club this summer.  The midfielder has been part of Barcelona’s squad since joining from Ajax in 2019 with the previous board handing […]

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The future of Frenkie de Jong at Barcelona always seems to be a topic of discussion in recent years but his ankle injury prevented any chance of the Dutch star leaving the Catalan club this summer. 

The midfielder has been part of Barcelona’s squad since joining from Ajax in 2019 with the previous board handing the 27-year-old a massive contract upon his arrival in Catalunya. De Jong is one of the highest earners at Barcelona, taking home €721,154-per-week, which is a massive burden for the La Liga club given their current financial situation.

This is one of the main factors in the La Liga club being open to moving the midfielder on but they have failed to do so across recent transfer windows.

Regarding this summer, Bayern Munich had De Jong on their list of targets but first contacts never developed into any real discussions over a transfer, reports Matteo Moretto.

The transfer journalist has also stated that the Dutch star’s ankle injury impacted his options throughout the window with Man United showing no real interest as Erik ten Hag pursued PSG’s Manuel Ugarte.

De Jong’s objective for the season is to perform at his best for Barcelona and his future will sort itself out throughout the 2024/25 campaign.

Man United showed no real interest in Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong this summer
Man United showed no real interest in Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong this summer

Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong was not an option for Man United

Writing in his latest exclusive column for CaughtOffside’s The Daily Briefing, Moretto has provided an update on Frenkie de Jong’s situation at Barcelona and how the transfer window played out for the Dutch star.

The transfer journalist said: “At the beginning of the transfer market, it is true that Bayern Munich had Frenkie de Jong on their shortlist but the first contacts which did occur never progressed into a real negotiation between the two parties. It is also evident that the relapse of his ankle injury conditioned the rest of his summer in terms of any potential moves away from Barcelona too, but now the Dutchman’s goal is to play again and perform at his best for Barcelona.

“I think the Catalan club wants to try to renew his contract, which expires in 2026 and will try to lower his salary. We will see how the negotiations go for him. This summer, Manchester United were never a real option for de Jong, as they had set their sights on Manuel Ugarte.”

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28-year-old Bundesliga star very interested in replacing Mohamed Salah at Liverpool https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/leroy-sane-mohamed-salah-liverpool/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/leroy-sane-mohamed-salah-liverpool/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:45:43 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601496 The 2024/25 campaign could be the last Mohamed Salah spends at Liverpool and the Reds could make a move for Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane next summer to replace the Egyptian superstar. The Reds winger is out of contract at Anfield in 2025 and there is a lot of speculation around his future. Many expect the […]

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The 2024/25 campaign could be the last Mohamed Salah spends at Liverpool and the Reds could make a move for Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane next summer to replace the Egyptian superstar.

The Reds winger is out of contract at Anfield in 2025 and there is a lot of speculation around his future.

Many expect the 32-year-old to complete a move to Saudi Arabia in 2025 after being the subject of a £150m proposal from Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad in 2023. The Middle Eastern outfit never made an attempt this summer as they could possibly be waiting to pick the winger up for free in 2025.

Liverpool signed Federico Chiesa from Juventus during the latest transfer window to add to their right-wing options but should Salah leave, the Merseyside club could bring in Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane as his replacement.

According to Todofichajes, the Reds have the German star on their list as the 28-year-old is not expected to renew his current deal with the Bundesliga giants.

Like Salah, Sane is out of contract in 2025 and from a financial point of view, it is a transfer that makes sense for the Reds.

Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane is a target for Liverpool
Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane is a target for Liverpool

Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane is interested in Liverpool move

Bayern Munich plan to offer Sane a new deal during the current season but the winger has no intention of signing it, states Todofichajes.

The report says that the German star is very interested in a move to Liverpool as he wants to try his hand in the Premier League again having spent four years at Man City. The 28-year-old featured in 135 games for the Manchester club, scoring 39 goals alongside 43 assists.

Should Liverpool decide to make a move for Sane next summer, they will face competition from Saudi Arabian clubs, who are willing to offer the player a higher salary.

The Germany international is believed to want to remain in Europe for a few more years but it remains to be seen how persuasive Saudi Pro League clubs can be.

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Transfer news: Latest on free agents, Liverpool linked with Real Madrid star, Chelsea crisis & more https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/transfer-news-free-agents-tchouameni-de-jong-musiala/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/transfer-news-free-agents-tchouameni-de-jong-musiala/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601444 This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive transfer news via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io The latest on free agents and potential transfers The market remains open for free agents like Adrien Rabiot, who […]

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The latest on free agents and potential transfers

The market remains open for free agents like Adrien Rabiot, who has again said no to Turkish opportunities like Galatasaray in the last 24 hours. There have been many reports, but the fact remains that Rabiot has no plans to go to Turkey as he is waiting for an opportunity in one of the top five leagues.

As of today, Rabiot is also still not opening the doors to clubs from Saudi Arabia either, so Europe remains his priority, and let’s see what happens on that front in the next days.

Meanwhile, another free agent is Memphis Depay and he is expected to complete a move to Corinthians on a two-year deal in the coming days. They are preparing all the documents and finalising the details, then Depay to Corinthians should be a ‘here we go’.

Negotiations are also ongoing over Anthony Martial and a possible move to Flamengo on a free transfer. There’s an interest from Martial, and it now depends on the financial final proposal to get it done. Pedro injured his ACL and Flamengo need a striker, so they immediately got in touch with Martial’s camp to discuss terms. Talks continue.

What’s going on at Chelsea?

There have been many reports about the ownership situation at Chelsea. It’s not really my area, as you know I’m focused on transfers, but what’s being claimed is that there is a risk of a ‘civil war’ between owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali. So, what does it mean?

It’s a tense situation as it’s being reported that Boehly and Eghbali both want to buy out the other’s stake in the club to take full ownership. We’ll see how it develops, and I don’t have any fresh information on this issue, but what I can clarify is that on the technical side at Chelsea, the mission remains the same.

The new Chelsea owners have put together a new board, and they are still working on finding the best young talents as we’ve seen from the last few years, with players like Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez, as we saw meeting at international level in the game between Brazil and Ecuador, they are the future of Chelsea, and for now the ownership situation is not affecting the transfer strategy or technical project at Stamford Bridge.

So, for today the Chelsea project is absolutely not changing – they are working on the best talents for a long-term project, for the present and future, but of course if this changes I will keep you updated.

Frenkie de Jong linked with Manchester United again

Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona

We once again this summer had many stories about Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona, and there were new links with Manchester United, as we’ve so often seen before.

The latest we’ve heard is that Man United made some contact with De Jong during a moment when they weren’t so sure if the Manuel Ugarte deal was going to happen. However, I can tell you that this summer, the reality is that there was absolutely nothing.

There was zero between De Jong and Man United, because the reality is that De Jong never wanted to leave Barcelona. De Jong is fully focused on Barcelona, and it’s also important to note that he’s too expensive for Man United – his salary is very high and so it was something impossible for United this summer.

We’ll see what happens in the future, but this summer it was also the case that United wanted a different kind of midfielder anyway, more of a defensive midfielder than De Jong. Ugarte was the only option, their top target, and so there was never any possibility to go for De Jong – between United, Ten Hag, De Jong, the player’s agents, there was absolutely zero.

Aurelien Tchouameni Real Madrid exit looks unlikely

Aurelian Tchouameni is a player we know has had admirers in the Premier League in the past before he ended up at Real Madrid, but there have once again been reports about possible interest from Arsenal and Liverpool for summer 2025, so I wanted to clarify something here.

It’s true that two years ago Tchouameni had the opportunity to join Liverpool before then going to Real Madrid. Jurgen Klopp was calling the player on a daily basis, trying to change his mind, but the Frenchman was clear that he only wanted to go to Real Madrid.

As for now, I can guarantee that nothing has changed between Tchouameni and Real Madrid – their relationship is fantastic. Tchouameni is very happy at Real Madrid, and only focused on Real Madrid. Also Real Madrid, the president, manager Carlo Ancelotti, the technical staff, they all love Tchouameni. From what I hear he’s a really professional guy, and popular with his teammates in the dressing room.

So, forget about rumours about Tchouameni – as of now, there is no expectation for him to leave. Of course I can’t predict what can happen in the future, but at the moment the intension is absolutely for Tchouameni and Real Madrid to continue together.

Bayern considered Inter left-back

Federico Dimarco scored a fantastic goal for Italy in their win over France, and in general he continues to be a strong performer for his country, as well as for his club Inter Milan. Although he has a strong relationship with Inter, I can also reveal there as interest in him earlier in the summer.

Although there was never a negotiation, Bayern Munich discussed internally the possibility of moving for Dimarco as they considered replacements at left-back in case Alphonso Davies were to leave the club amid the interest from Real Madrid.

Dimarco was one of the names discussed by Bayern, though not the only one, he was one of three names, but they never ended up making contact with Inter because Davies ended up staying, and also because Dimarco was never going to leave Inter. Their relationship is really strong, they absolutely want to continue together.

Still, Bayern thought about this possibility, and let’s see if they look into it again depending on what happens with Davies next summer. It’s important, however, to say that from Dimarco and Inter’s perspective, there is absolutely no intention to part ways.

The latest on Jamal Musiala’s future

We continue to see stories about Jamal Musiala, which is normal given his superb performances and his current contract situation at Bayern Munich, with his deal due to expire in 2026.

Bayern have been pushing for months to extend Musiala’s contract and this remain one of their main missions. Bayern will insist again with a big proposal; he’s in the list of all the top European clubs, this is very normal, but it all depends on what happens with Bayern in talks.

I can also confirm some other Bayern reports, as Bild have claimed Federico Chiesa was an option for them earlier in the summer, before he ended up joining Liverpool.

Bayern were offered this possibility in June but their top target was always a different kind of player like Olise. Different player, different skills. They appreciated Chiesa but they were not looking for that kind of player.

Thoughts on England as Lee Carsley opens with win

Finally, England had a convincing 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland yesterday, with Declan Rice and Jack Grealish scoring the goals.

Overall I thought it was a very good performance. “Impressed” would probably be a bit too much, as it was a normal game with zero pressure, but still a good performance for sure.

Declan Rice’s development has been great this year, he’s progressed really well at Arsenal and for sure he’s one of the best midfielders around now. He took his goal well and continues to be a key player for England.

On Lee Carsley, I still think it’s a very open race for the manager’s job and nothing is decided yet for the permanent job.

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Erik ten Hag not the reason new Man United signing made Old Trafford move https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/erik-ten-hag-matthijs-de-ligt-man-united/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/erik-ten-hag-matthijs-de-ligt-man-united/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:37:43 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601483 New Man United signing Matthijs de Ligt has stated that Erik ten Hag was not the reason he moved to the Premier League as the defender opens up about his decision to leave Bayern Munich this summer.  The centre-back’s career has not gone as many expected after announcing himself to the world during Ajax’s memorable […]

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New Man United signing Matthijs de Ligt has stated that Erik ten Hag was not the reason he moved to the Premier League as the defender opens up about his decision to leave Bayern Munich this summer. 

The centre-back’s career has not gone as many expected after announcing himself to the world during Ajax’s memorable 2018/19 season under the guidance of Ten Hag.

The Dutch coach brought the best out of De Ligt, which has not been seen at both Juventus and Bayern Munich in recent years. This summer, the 25-year-old decided to reunite with his former Ajax boss at Man United but has stated that the 54-year-old is not the only reason he made the move to Manchester.

“Erik ten was is not the only reason I joined Manchester United,” De Ligt told Vandaag Inside via Fabrizio Romano. “We are talking about Manchester United here, one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“There is a lot of pressure because the fans are used to things from the past, now it is up to us.”

Matthijs de Ligt moved to Man United this summer
Matthijs de Ligt moved to Man United this summer

Matthijs de Ligt given tough task at Man United

De Ligt was brought to Man United this summer as part of a deal worth €50m with Bayern Munich and has been tasked with strengthening the Red Devils’ defence alongside fellow new man Leny Yoro.

Centre-back has been a problem area for Ten Hag since moving to Old Trafford and although it is early, this season doesn’t look like the one where it will get fixed.

Man United’s defence has looked shaky across their opening three Premier League games and were torn apart last time out against Liverpool. De Ligt has a tough task on his hands if he is to help improve the Manchester club’s backline and his reasons for joining the club must be worth it as the upcoming months will require a lot of hard work.

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Real Madrid eyeing two big-name managers as Carlo Ancelotti has Saudi offer https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/klopp-or-alonso-next-real-madrid-manager/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/klopp-or-alonso-next-real-madrid-manager/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:41:38 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601460 Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up two big-name candidates to replace Carlo Ancelotti next summer – Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Although Ancelotti has a contract until 2026 with Real Madrid, it seems there could be a chance that the experienced Italian tactician will leave a little early, as […]

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Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up two big-name candidates to replace Carlo Ancelotti next summer – Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Although Ancelotti has a contract until 2026 with Real Madrid, it seems there could be a chance that the experienced Italian tactician will leave a little early, as he is expected to have a big offer on the table from a Saudi Pro League club, according to Todo Fichajes.

Alonso played for Real Madrid and enjoyed plenty of success there, so he could undoubtedly be a popular choice for the Spanish giants, especially as he now looks to be forging a terrific career in management as well.

Alonso led Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title win last season, doing so unbeaten, while they also reached the Europa League final and won the domestic cup.

Klopp, meanwhile, is available after leaving Liverpool, and is just the kind of big name Real fans would also surely welcome to the Bernabeu.

Carlo Ancelotti could leave Real Madrid in 2025

Alonso or Klopp to replace Ancelotti?

It might be a bit early for Alonso to be taking a high-pressure job like this, but he also looks very much like becoming one of the elite coaches in the game for the near future, as displayed by his early success with Leverkusen.

Klopp has the trophies and medals at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool to show off, but he perhaps seemed a bit jaded in a difficult end to his time at Anfield last season.

The German tactician will have had a year off by the time it comes for Real to think about replacing Ancelotti, so maybe he’ll be ready by then to get back into top-level management.

It will be interesting to keep an eye on this saga in the months ahead, and one imagines there will surely also be a chance for other managers to come into the frame for the job.

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Arsenal confident of signing top striker target in 2025, Plan B also identified after fine recent form https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/sesko-transfer-priority-for-arsenal-again/ https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/08/sesko-transfer-priority-for-arsenal-again/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:24:25 +0000 https://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=1601442 Arsenal are confident of succeeding in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in summer 2025 despite missing out on him in the summer just gone, CaughtOffside understands. The Slovenia international is an exciting young talent who has attracted strong interest from Arsenal, but also from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United, though he opted […]

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Arsenal are confident of succeeding in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in summer 2025 despite missing out on him in the summer just gone, CaughtOffside understands.

The Slovenia international is an exciting young talent who has attracted strong interest from Arsenal, but also from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United, though he opted to sign a new contract with Leipzig this summer instead, though a departure could finally happen for him next year.

Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Arsenal remain keen on Sesko and optimistic about luring him to the Emirates Stadium, with some contacts already taking place ahead of next summer in order to try to steal a march on their rivals.

In case Arsenal can’t land the 21-year-old, it is also understood that there is a growing appreciation for Inter Milan’s in-form forward Marcus Thuram inside the north London club.

Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal next summer?

Sesko or Thuram to Arsenal?

Sesko makes sense as Arsenal’s number one target, as he would be an ideal option for the present and the future, though Thuram could also be a decent option, even if only for a few years as he’s now 27 years of age.

The Frenchman has been in superb form for Inter, however, and it’s understood that he’s made Arsenal take notice, though no contact has yet been made and it remains to be seen if there’s much realistic prospect of him leaving the San Siro.

Sesko may be the more realistic option as this fine young player probably won’t be planning to stay at Leipzig for too long, even if he did technically sign a new contract until 2029.

Arsenal fans would surely be happy with Sesko or Thuram joining, and many fans will be frustrated that a new striker couldn’t have been brought in for this season, as it seems a bit of a risk to be relying on Gabriel Jesus as the only alternative to Kai Havertz.

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There is a lot of interest in Jamal Musiala from all top European clubs, according to Fabrizio Romano, while Bayern Munich have also been making it one of their main missions to tie him down to a new contract amid transfer rumours linking him with Manchester City.

Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Romano provided an update on Musiala’s situation as it seems Bayern have been trying hard for some time now to get the Germany international to commit his future, without any success so far.

Musiala has shone for Bayern and for the German national team in recent times, showing himself to be one of the most exciting young talents in European football, and it would be a real boost for the Premier League to see a star name like him coming to English football for his peak years.

Jamal Musiala has been linked with Manchester City

Musiala was recently linked as a target for Man City by Team Talk as they reported on the club’s list of potential targets to replace Kevin De Bruyne, so this could be one to keep an eye on if the 21-year-old doesn’t end up putting pen to paper on a new deal at the Allianz Arena.

Musiala transfer: Fabrizio Romano’s update on the Bayern star

“Bayern have been pushing for months to extend Musiala’s contract and this remain one of their main missions. Bayern will insist again with a big proposal; he’s in the list of all the top European clubs, this is very normal, but it all depends on what happens with Bayern in talks,” Romano said.

City surely won’t be alone in targeting Musiala, but he certainly makes sense as someone to go for if De Bruyne ends up leaving the Etihad Stadium.

The Belgian playmaker has just a year left on his current contract and has spoken publicly about how hard it might be to turn down life-changing money from Saudi Arabia.

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