Transfer Centre: Bayern plot €90m Olmo swoop as London rivals battle for Kounde

Bayern Munich plot sensational €90m swoop for Dani Olmo

Bayern Munich are planning a shock €90m bid to sign Dani Olmo in January 2027. The Spanish star has been in sensational form for Barcelona, registering three assists in eight games this season, with a contract running until 2030. However, the Bundesliga giants have been dealt an immediate blow, with the midfielder insisting he has no desire to leave Camp Nou under Hansi Flick.

Mbappe returns to training as Real Madrid hunt down Barcelona

Kylian Mbappe has fully recovered from a knee injury and is set to start against Villarreal this weekend. The French forward's return—having scored eight goals in eight games, accounting for 40% of Real's total goals this season—is a massive boost for Los Blancos. He remains the key trump card as Real Madrid look to close the six-point gap on league leaders Barcelona.

London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea battle for Jules Kounde

Arsenal are ready to trigger a transfer scramble with a €65m bid for Jules Kounde, sparking a fierce battle with Chelsea, who have also entered the race. Despite possessing a staggering €1bn release clause, Barcelona may be forced to cash in on the defender—who has started just twice this season—to help ease their ongoing financial crisis.