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Bayern Munich have publicly and privately discussed the manager situation, stating that they do not intend to dismiss Thomas Tuchel. Naturally, there is great disappointment among the club members following the 3-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen. The performance was subpar, and the overall atmosphere at the club is not as expected. Bayern is unsatisfied, but their plans remain unchanged for now.
Currently, the situation is challenging, and Tuchel’s position will be evaluated at the end of the season. There are no immediate plans to make a change, but internal discussions will take place. The Bundesliga cannot continue in this manner, and with Champions League games approaching, the results will play a crucial role in assessing Tuchel’s position.
It is worth mentioning that Xabi Alonso, a former Bayern player, is highly regarded by the club. He is currently experiencing success as the manager of Bayer Leverkusen. While he could be a future candidate for the Bayern job, no immediate action is being taken. Liverpool is also well-informed about Alonso’s contract situation at Leverkusen and may consider him in the summer.
Liverpool is well-informed, but they are waiting to appoint a new sporting director before pursuing the Alonso situation. They will assess the direction of the project and the new manager before engaging in concrete negotiations. Alonso remains the primary candidate for Liverpool, as this has been a long-standing consideration. However, other candidates may also be considered.
Leverkusen may face an interesting summer as they could lose their manager and some of their star players. After their exceptional performances, top clubs are monitoring their best players closely. However, no discussions will take place until the summer.
Ian Maatsen has made a remarkable impact at Borussia Dortmund since joining on loan from Chelsea. He has performed exceptionally well in his first five games, pleasing both the fans and the manager.
Dortmund will decide on Maatsen’s future at the end of the season. Although the current deal is a loan without a buy option, there is a release clause worth £35m that becomes active in the summer. This clause has attracted the attention of other clubs, as talented young left-backs like Maatsen are rare on the market. The feeling is that his time at Chelsea may be coming to an end, and many clubs are closely monitoring the situation.
While Arsenal’s recent improvement and emphatic win against West Ham may come as a surprise to some, I have always had faith in the team. Their coach is exceptional, and the team is very talented. I am confident they will perform well in the Champions League. Their 6-0 victory away from home demonstrates their focus and hunger. Players like Rice and Saka have impressed, confirming their status as top players.
Yusuf Yazici is expected to leave Lille as a free agent in June, and several clubs have contacted his new agent, Pini Zahavi. While he was previously on the radar of AS Roma and AC Milan, I am unable to disclose the specific clubs interested in signing him at this time.
Regarding Yan Couto, the Manchester City youngster currently on loan at Girona, there have been no concrete negotiations or talks about Real Madrid’s interest. His future will be determined at the end of the season, with Girona’s current season being the main focus.
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