Overview
- Lothar Matthäus wrote that he expects Bayern to make a serious push for Dortmund captain Nico Schlotterbeck and views him as a fit even if Dayot Upamecano stays.
- Bayern sporting director Max Eberl has said renewing Upamecano is the club’s top priority, yet no agreement has been reached with his deal expiring in 2026.
- Schlotterbeck is under contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2027, and he said he will meet sporting director Sebastian Kehl to map out his future.
- SPORT1 reports there are internal voices at Bayern prepared to let Upamecano leave if he and his agent hold to their current financial demands.
- Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner confirmed Marc Guehi will leave with his contract up in 2026, positioning him as an alternative target Bayern could approach from January 1, 2026.