Overview

• Stuttgart turned down an official proposal of €40 million plus €5 million in bonuses for Woltemade, who is under contract until 2028 with no release clause.
• VfB sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth dismissed widely circulated fee figures as inflated rumors lacking connection to reality.
• Former national player Lothar Matthäus speculated on a potential €100 million price tag and was publicly rebuked by Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß.
• CEO Alexander Wehrle has handled all Bayern inquiries exclusively by phone and categorically rejected face-to-face talks.
• Bayern’s urgent need for a striker has intensified after key departures and injuries, driving their ongoing pursuit of Woltemade.