Daily Schmankerl: Manchester City could oust FC Barcelona for Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich; PSG exits race for Bayern target Frenkie de Jong; Manchester United wants Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni; Bayern to build new performance center; and MORE!
Joshua Kimmich could leave Bayern Munich for a new club due to contract issues and a potential desire to join FC Barcelona. [ more ]
Process of Elimination: Bayern Munich's attacking group could look a lot different in 2024/25
Bayern Munich's attack may undergo significant changes, with only three out of seven current wingers/attacking midfielders certain to stay for the 2024/25 season. [ more ]
Transfer news: Toney Man United, Isak Arsenal, Inacio Liverpool, Gavi PSG, and much more
Liverpool is planning to start interviews for Klopp's replacement in mid-to-late April, remaining flexible to candidates' availability. The club's search process is discreet and thorough. [ more ]
Mike Silver on how Deebo Samuel's contract might be the starting point for a Brandon Aiyuk extension
Deebo Samuel requested trade in 2022 but agreed to a new deal, Brandon Aiyuk faced trade rumors; Aiyuk's value likely at least first-round pick, extension comparable to Deebo's. [ more ]
If the 49ers draft a wide receiver, don't expect it to be a smaller guy
The 49ers are likely to draft wide receivers in the upcoming NFL Draft to bring in competition and potentially prepare for changes in their wide receiver room. [ more ]
West Ham's forgotten man set to sign new two-year deal
West Ham United is looking for a fee for Nathan Trott to leave permanently, activating a two-year option on his contract as he has not had playing opportunities. [ more ]
The delay in signing long-term extensions for key players like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons is due to a strategic approach by owner Jerry Jones. [ more ]
Kurtenbach Mailbag: Is the 49ers' Super Bowl window shut, which Bay team is most agitating and more
The NFL salary cap is projected to rise significantly in the coming years, which could benefit the 49ers in maintaining a competitive team. The 2024 season might be a critical window for the 49ers to win a Super Bowl before salary cap challenges potentially impact their roster. [ more ]
Terrible Towel Tales: Columnist predicts Steelers to trade up for center in draft
The Steelers are exploring multiple options in the draft for top centers, potentially looking at players like Jackson Powers-Johnson who may fall to the second round. [ more ]