Bayern eyeing Havertz? (The Chelsea Chronicle)
Every so often we see a rumor emerge that Bayern Munich would like to kick the tires on Arsenal star and Germany international Kai Havertz.
And guess what…now that time is here again:
Journalist James Benge has claimed that Bayern Munich may replace Nicolas Jackson with another former Chelsea player in the form of Arsenal’s Kai Havertz (Extra Time podcast).
“Yeah, my understanding on Havertz and Bayern is that there is interest there. Nothing more than that that I’ve heard at the moment, but that is one to monitor in the summer.
“Because of course, Nicholas Jackson is going, so he might figure as a depth piece at buy-in, like someone that can cover a bit for Musiala and a bit for Kane. But like you say, it would all be about the deal on offer and who are Arsenal flipping him into, because if you lose Havertz and Jesus, that’s two forwards you need to replace them with, and then you’re probably looking at losing Martinelli and or Trossard as well.
“And you don’t want to come into this season having churned your whole front line as much as emotionally as fans you want that. You don’t want to be starting from scratch all over again.”
It seems ludicrous that Bayern Munich would seek to make a move like this. Sure, Havertz is versatile and a known commodity to the Bavarians, but the focus seems to be on Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon rather than Havertz — and we do not expect that to change.
Díaz, Olise, Upamecano recognized for efforts (UEFA)
Bayern Munich stars Luis Díaz, Michael Olise, and Dayot Upamecano were names to UEFA’s official Champions League Team of the Week:
Barca wants second loan with Rashford (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
FC Barcelona wants a second loan with Marcus Rashford, but it will have to work through negotiations with Manchester United:
🚨🆕 Understand Barcelona are pushing for a second loan for Marcus #Rashford.
Talks with Manchester United are ongoing. Barcelona currently do not want to trigger the €30m option to buy – ideally a second loan, otherwise they want to negotiate the fee down. #MUFC
In any case, Rashford should stay. Approved by Hansi Flick.@SkySportDE
Delap to stick with Chelsea? (The Telegraph via ESPN)
There were rumors that Liam Delap could be looking to leave Chelsea after the season, but those whispers could have been premature:
Striker Liam Delap is keen to stay at Chelsea to fight for his place.
BVB eyeing striker (Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg)
Borussia Dortmund might have its eye on Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia:
🚨⚫️🟡 Borussia Dortmund are closely monitoring Gonzalo Garcia. The 22 y/o striker is on the shortlist alongside other candidates such as Fisnik Asllani and Nicolo Tresoldi, among others. #BVB
At the moment, however, there are no talks with Garcia. Nothing advanced. 🇪🇸
Šeško backs Carrick for United job (ESPN)
Former RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško has started to find his stride at Manchester United and would like to see the club move forward with interim head coach Michael Carrick.
“He’s an amazing coach, I’ve said this many times,” Šeško, who scored United’s second against Brentford, said after the win. “He’s brought different energy. Also the way we’re doing in the training, it’s unbelievable and of course, I would like to have him here.”
Šeško has 11 goals and one assist in 31 games across all competitions this season.
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