Overview

• Stuttgart’s executives insist on a minimum €65 million fee before resuming negotiations with Bayern.
• Bayern’s opening offer of €40 million plus €5 million in bonuses was rejected by Stuttgart as insufficient.
• CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen’s direct intervention has strained relations and prompted Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle to decline face-to-face meetings.
• Phone communication between the clubs has dwindled after initial contact stalled, leaving talks in limbo.
• Bayern faces mounting urgency to reinforce its attack ahead of the Franz-Beckenbauer Supercup following key departures and an injury to Jamal Musiala.