Overview

• Sporting director Christoph Freund declined to confirm or deny an exit clause for Michael Olise and reiterated the club’s desire to keep him long term.
• kicker reports Olise has no such clause, while tz claims it can confirm a clause exists, underscoring the unresolved nature of the rumors.
• Olise, signed from Crystal Palace for about €50–53 million and contracted until 2029, has started strongly, including two goals in the 6:0 league win over RB Leipzig.
• Multiple outlets report Kompany met Uli Hoeneß at Tegernsee to argue for additions such as Xavi Simons, but RB Leipzig is said to insist on a sale as Bayern’s leadership pushes a loans-only approach.
• Reports say Bayern are exploring a loan for Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and have not fully closed the door on Christopher Nkunku, while separate reporting of €100–150 million in Allianz Arena company reserves fuels debate over spending ahead of the Sept. 1 deadline.