Overview

• FC Bayern has paused any further written bids after its €55 million plus bonuses offer was rejected, opting instead for face-to-face talks with VfB Stuttgart leadership.
• VfB CEO Alexander Wehrle insists on an extraordinary single offer of at least €65 million before engaging in discussions with Bayern.
• Agent Danny Bachmann publicly questioned Stuttgart’s valuation stance, highlighting that €55 million failed even to secure a meeting.
• Under contract at Stuttgart until 2028 without a release clause, Woltemade has verbally agreed to join Bayern, giving Stuttgart all negotiating leverage.
• With the transfer window open until September, Bayern must decide whether to raise its bid or risk losing its primary striker target.