Daily Schmankerl: Liverpool making run at Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies; Manchester City prepping last ditch effort for Florian Wirtz?; Dušan Vlahović to Manchester United?; Does Real Madrid know price on Theo Hernandez?; and MORE!

LFC to make sudden strike on Davies? (Anfield Watch) Liverpool FC could be positioning itself in the mix to land Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies: Liverpool have got what they need in order to accelerate a move for Alphonso Davies. The Canadian is reportedly on the shortlist. The Athletic claims Liverpool are in fact in the mix for Alphonso Davies.

The left-back is out of contract in the summer and his destination isn’t as clear as it once was. Everyone assumed that Real Madrid would sign Davies. It appears that’s nowhere near a certainty, however, and Madrid don’t hold the power over the transfer that they once did.



And so Liverpool are there, seeing what can happen. The Athletic’s report makes it clear that if Davies were to move to England, Anfield would be the ‘most plausible’ destination. It feels unlikely that Liverpool would be the club that reels in Davies, but weirder things have happened.

Anyway, after months of Real Madrid looking like the frontrunner to land Davies, a contract extension with Bayern Munich now looks like the most likely option. Will the Bavarians get a deal done? Related Report: No decision on deadline for Alphonso Davies, but things are looking good for Bayern Munich to get deal done Fabrizio Romano: Real Madrid, Manchester United not giving up on Alphonso Davies; Bayern Munich extension not imminent Will Pep be trump card for City in Wirtz pursuit? (Esteemed Kompany) Florian Wirtz appears to be on the cusp of signing a contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen, but if there is one club who might be able to blow away Die Werkself with a massive offer, it could be Manchester City . City is absolutely reeling at the moment under Pep Guardiola and could use a jolt of energy in the summer of 2025.

Could Guardiola sway Wirtz to make the jump to England? Let’s see: Christian Falk has reported via his exclusive Daily Briefing column that he believes that Manchester City have every chance of signing Wirtz next summer. Falk believes that Pep Guardiola’s contract extension means that City have a big chance of landing their dream signing. Furthermore, Falk adds that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also keen to sign the German international.

Lastly, Falk’s report gives the impression that it’s now a battle between three clubs to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star. To win a perceived transfer battle for Florian Wirtz. Manchester City would have to offer something that Bayern Munich or Real Madrid couldn’t.

As per Falk’s report, it appears that those are City’s main rivals in the race for the German superstar. Bayern can offer Wirtz the opportunity to play at Germany’s biggest club. There is always an allure to that proposition for Germany’s finest talent.

Real Madrid are Real Madrid. Generally, when they target one of the biggest talents, they usually get their man. But not always.

Manchester City have one player who spurned Madrid’s advances to play at the Etihad. That is Erling Haaland. The hope is they can convince Wirtz to do the same.

But how could they do it? As per Falk’s report playing under Pep Guardiola is an attractive proposition for any player. That is a well-established fact. There is an aura attached to playing under Guardiola.

The hope is City can leverage that in any potential negotiations with Wirtz. There is also the offer of the German international leading a new era of dominance at Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva and others are coming towards the end of their storied careers at Manchester City.

So there is an opening there for a player like Wirtz to take over. He could possibly be the face of City’s new era alongside Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol and others if he did choose to move to the Etihad next summer. Manchester City do hold their own trump cards in the perceived race for a player who would be their dream signing.

If they are faced with a battle against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid for Florian Wirtz they must pull out all of the stops to secure his signature. He is that good and signing him could set up Manchester City’s next era of dominance in England and across Europe. Related Update: Bayer Leverkusen offers denial on contract extension with Bayern Munich target Florian Wirtz Uh-oh! Report says Florian Wirtz could spurn Bayern Munich in favor of longer stay with Bayer Leverkusen Bavarian Podcast Works — The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl: Matchday 14 (Bavarian Football Works) This episode of the Bundesliga Rundown will be a special one! We will review the teams occupying the first through eight position in the Bundesliga table! Marcus will grade each team based on their start to the 2024/25 season, while analyzing what has gone right and wrong for each of them.

Hence, this special edition will discuss: What has gone wrong at Borussia Dortmund ? What has gone right at Mainz? Are VfB Stuttgart on a better path? The inspiring story of SC Freiburg. How Marco Rose has turned his fortunes around at RB Leipzig – and why Marcus thinks it might not last. Is Eintracht Frankfurt the most fun team to watch in the Bundesliga? Why Xabi Alonso deserves so much credit for his efforts this season.

Why a loss this weekend shouldn’t discourage FC Bayern Munich fans...

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.and much more (including rants about FIFA and UEFA’s match calendar). Support Bavarian Podcast Works on Patreon! If you like our podcasts and want more, or just want to listen our episodes ad-free, then support us on Patreon! Every single dollar will be used to help boost the coverage of the team we all love.

Mia San Mia. DONATE NOW! Related Bavarian Podcast Works — The Bundesliga Rundown with Marcus Iredahl: Matchday 14 Vlahović to United? (TBR Football via 90Min.com) Manchester United could make a big splash for Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović: There is also interest from Man Utd in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has been warned he could be sold if he does not extend his contract.

Arsenal and Chelsea are both keen on the Serbian. Related Report: Bayern Munich won’t look to expensive Juventus star Dušan Vlahović to solve striker issue Juventus striker Dusan Vlahović offered to Bayern Munich, Arsenal by agent Yıldız a wanted man (CaughtOffside via 90Min.com) Arsenal FC , Aston Villa , Liverpool, and Manchester United are all interested in Juventus attacker and former Bayern Munich prospect Kenan Yıldız: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Man Utd all sent scouts to watch Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz in action recently as they consider bids for the Turkish youngster, who is valued at €80m (£66.

2m). Related Report: Bayern Munich youth alum Kenan Yildiz starring at Juventus, draws Benfica interest Former Bayern Munich prospect Kenan Yildiz embarrasses Germany after rejection Bavarian Podcast Works — Flagship Show: Season 7, Episode 21 (Bavarian Football Works) Bayern Munich was riding high, but now might go stumbling into the break depending on on how motivated RB Leipzig is to help save the job of its head coach. Obviously, Bayern Munich would rather not be in this predicament, but there is still this final game to right the ship.

Aside of the on-field action, there appears to be some serious movement on a couple of transfer situations that could dramatically affect the future of the club. Let’s talk about all of that and more on the latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. This is what we have on tap: Reflecting on Bayern Munich’s poor showing vs.

Mainz 05 Florian Wirtz could be lining up a contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen...

is that a good or a bad thing? It sounds like Leroy Sané needs a miracle to get a contract extension with Bayern Munich...

does he deserve one? Support Bavarian Podcast Works on Patreon! If you like our podcasts and want more, or just want to listen our episodes ad-free, then support us on Patreon! Every single dollar will be used to help boost the coverage of the team we all love. Mia San Mia. DONATE NOW! Related Bavarian Podcast Works S7E21: What needs to be fixed after Bayern Munich’s loss to Mainz; Is Florian Wirtz off the table for Bayern?; Leroy Sané leaving Bayern?; and MORE! Madrid might know price on Hernández (Football Espana) Real Madrid might miss out on Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, but could be willing to take a run at AC Milan left-back Theo Hernández — and might even know the price tag on the left-back: Real Madrid have been strongly linked with Alphonso Davies for much of the last 12 months, and although at one stage it seemed inevitable that he would join as a free agent next summer, it is now more likely that the Canadian defender signs a new contract at Bayern Munich.

If that happens, Los Blancos would need to move on. Due to the poor performances of Ferland Mendy this season, it’s likely that Real Madrid will try to sign a new left-back even if Davies does not arrive. One option could be former player Theo Hernandez, whom they have been linked with in the past.

As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are willing to sell Hernandez, who is only contracted to the club until 2026. Because of this contract situation, they are willing to accept offers in the region of €50m. Related Report: Bayern Munich were “incredibly far” in discussions to sign AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez in the 2024 transfer window Is Bayern Munich really closing in on a signing of AC Milan’s Theo Hernández? Thuram has big time suitors (Fichajes via 90Min.

com ) Marcus Thuram could be courted by the likes of Real Madrid, FC Barcelona , and Liverpool FC: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool are locked in a three-way scrap for Inter’s Marcus Thuram, who has an €85m (£70m) release clause. When he was at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Thuram was on the radar of Bayern Munich. Related Report: Bayern Munich officially out on Gladbach’s Marcus Thuram Report: Bayern Munich eyeing Gladbach forward Marcus Thuram Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — Mainz 05 2-1 Bayern Munich (Bavarian Football Works) Bayern Munich traveled to Mainz 05 for a Bundesliga showdown against a club that has been somewhat of a surprise in Germany this season.

The Bavarians were tired, weary, and lacked focus in a terrible first half that found them down 1-0 at the half, before ultimately succumbing to Mainz in a 2-1 defeat that was extremely frustrating. Let’s talk about how it all went down and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap: A look at the starting XI and what it could mean for Laimer and Leon Goretzka.

A rundown of the scoring and substitutions. Injuries and a lack of rotation made Vincent Kompany’s men very fatigued and sloppy. What else went wrong besides fatigue and sloppiness? Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.

Support Bavarian Podcast Works on Patreon! If you like our podcasts and want more, or just want to listen our episodes ad-free, then support us on Patreon! Every single dollar will be used to help boost the coverage of the team we all love. Mia San Mia. DONATE NOW! Related Bavarian Podcast Works: Postgame Show — Mainz 05 2-1 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) Leweling extends Stuttgart deal through 2029 (@Plettigoal) As expected, Jamie Leweling inked a contract extension with VfB Stuttgart: ⚪️ Now official: Jamie #Leweling has extended his contract with @VfB until 2029 ✔️ Exclusive news, now confirmed @berger_pj @_dennisbayer pic.

twitter.com/meQB4JLIri — Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 17, 2024 Related Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid to battle for Marcus Rashford?; PSG to sell Randal Kolo Muani, Milan Škriniar?: Manchester United eyeing Viktor Gyökeres; Liverpool wants Khvicha Kvaratskhelia; Ryan Gravenberch on the move?; & MORE! Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich sings Jamie Leweling’s praises after Germany’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands Bayern Alumni: Ranos on the move? (@Plettigoal) Former Bayern Munich prospect Grant-Leon Ranos only has nine minutes of playing time with Borussia Mönchengladbach as he has spent most of the first half of the season in the Regionalliga. Now, he could be moving on via a loan assignment and Fortuna Düsseldorf could be a potential landing spot: Grant-Leon #Ranos is set for a loan move in winter, with concrete talks already taking place behind the scenes.

Fortuna Düsseldorf is one of the interested parties, alongside other clubs. The 21y/o striker is under contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach until 2027..

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twitter.com/NcV5nKe73X — Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 17, 2024 Grant-Leon #Ranos is set for a loan move in winter, with concrete talks already taking place behind the scenes. Fortuna Düsseldorf is one of the interested parties, alongside other clubs.

The 21y/o striker is under contract with Borussia Mönchengladbach until 2027. Discussions are focused on a straightforward loan deal. @SkySportDE Related Bayern Munich youth player Grant-Leon Ranos moves to Borussia Mönchengladbach Grant-Leon Ranos: Bayern’s star youth striker on the cusp of slipping away.