Bayern Visit Augsburg in Early Test as Transfer Talks Continue

Bayern balance match preparation with unresolved, loan-focused transfer talks.

Overview

Kickoff is set at the WWK Arena in Augsburg at 6:30 p.m. local (12:30 p.m. EDT), with streaming on ESPN+.
Bayern opened the season with a 6-0 win over RB Leipzig, while Augsburg beat Freiburg 3-1 under new coach and ex-Bayern striker Sandro Wagner.
Vincent Kompany says the side is hungry and that everyone involved in the last match is available, despite ongoing absences such as Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala and Tom Bischof.
Reporting suggests youngster Lennart Karl could be handed a Bundesliga start, reflecting selection flexibility early in the campaign.
Sporting director Christoph Freund says talks are active with a focus on loan deals and no announcements yet, as the club is reported to be pushing to finalize targets such as Nicolas Jackson.