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Per one report, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola likes Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović as a successor to Rodri:
Manchester City view Aleksandar Pavlovic, the Bayern Munich midfielder, as a potential successor to Rodri.
Despite being under contract at the Allianz Arena until 2029, Pavlovic has been identified by Pep Guardiola and his coaching staff as someone with not only the pedigree but also the personality to eventually replace the Ballon d’or winner in their engine room.
Rodri, who was named the best player in the world in 2024, is being eased back into action by Guardiola following a lengthy injury lay-off which coincided with City’s worst run of results under the Catalan last term.
That slump in form not only served to remind the club’s hierarchy of the Spain international’s importance at the Etihad Stadium but prompted them to accelerate the search for a talent capable of superseding him.
Pavlovic, who despite only turning 20 in May has already been capped five times by Germany, is understood to be among those under consideration - particularly as Guardiola’s employers possess the financial wherewithal to tempt Bayern to the negotiating table.
Liverpool could really be planning a pursuit of Bayern Munich center-back Dayot Upamecano:
Liverpool could reportedly move for Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano next summer on a free transfer. The Reds are heavily reliant on Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, their first-choice defenders, and they lack proper depth in defence. Joe Gomez has struggled with his fitness in recent years, while Giovanni Leoni is seen as a player for the future.
Extending the contract of Upamecano is not a certainty for Bayern Munich. There is still plenty of time for the two sides to reach an agreement, but if Upamecano’s representatives are truly shopping him and gauging what other clubs might pay, it could get more difficult for the Bavarians.
What makes the Bundesliga the best league in the world?
Is it the screamers from 30 yards? The global superstars? Or the fact that on any given day, the underdog can win 4–3?
In this episode of The Bundesliga Rundown, Marcus shares why—in his opinion—the Bundesliga stands apart: the legendary 50+1 rule.
Here’s what’s inside:
- A quick background on the 50+1 rule
- Why the tide may be changing among football fans: are people starting to realise that romanticism matters more than success on the pitch?
- Union Berlin! The underdog from the East
- Union of yesterday: from donating blood to save their club, to playing at the Santiago Bernabéu
- Union of today: defensive but lethal
- Steffen Baumgart: the Bundesliga’s most energetic coach
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With FC Barcelona reportedly ready to take a shot at Manchester City star Erling Haaland, Real Madrid could be looking to throw its hat in the ring, too:
Real Madrid and Barcelona are both considering a move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in 2026, but the striker and City aren’t entertaining the deal, according to Football Insider. The 25-year-old is a key player for the Premier League club, with Haaland having signed a contract in January to stay at the Etihad until 2034.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was named to WhoScored.com’s Europe’s Top 5 Leagues Team of the Week:
Bayern Munich will get some down time…not much, but some.
The Bavarians are not back in action until Friday against Werder Bremen, so a day or two of rest will not be such a bad thing for a squad coming off of an arduous week.
Let’s check in on where things stand with Bayern Munich and some other hot topics as well. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- A heat check on the position groups.
- Why were so many fans unhappy with a 4-1 win over Hoffenheim?
- People were quick to bury Lennart Karl, and how about that resurgent effort from Kim Min-jae.
- Could this season convince Harry Kane to see out his deal and what would it take for Kane to win the Ballon d’Or?
- An update on the striker market for 2026 — with notes on Kane, Dušan Vlahović, and Erling Haaland.
- A farewell to a legend.
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Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala does not mind seeing his name bandied about in comparisons to other players.
“It’s normal for people to discuss such topics. I also like to talk about basketball, even though I’m not a professional basketball player. But I think we players can all relate to it. Of course, we notice what’s going on with others, but I don’t let it distract me or impress me. Instead, I focus entirely on myself. Above all, I look for ways I can improve my performance and thus help my team,” said Musiala.
Thomas Müller is over how Bayern Munich bumbled his exit, but the veteran would have preferred not to learn of his fate by pre-emptive statements from Uli Hoeneß.
”Absolutely right. The club had already made an internal decision and hadn’t informed me yet. To be honest, it was unfortunate that Uli Hoeneß tried to ‘prepare me’ and publicly commented on my contract situation at the premiere of my documentary. I would have preferred a more straightforward approach. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a fan of openness. Despite that, my departure from FC Bayern over the course of the past few months was absolutely extraordinary and very special for me,” Müller said.
When Bayern Munich traveled to Sinsheim on a short week after taking down Chelsea FC in the Champions League, it was never going to be easy.
Hoffenheim is well-coached, motivated, and playing with a real fire. For a weary Bayern Munich side, that meant trouble, but Vincent Kompany heavily rotated his men and while it was not always dominant or even pretty, the Bavarians showed their grit once again in a 4-1 win.
Let’s get into all of the details right here on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:
- A look at the starting XI and why it was absolutely the right move to rotated so much.
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions — and why that scary first half told us so much about where the squad stands.
- Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.
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