MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 06: Konrad Laimer of Bayern Muenchen celebrates as he scores the goal 2:0 during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Allianz Arena on March 06, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Real not looking at Laimer (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)

There were some very loose rumors that Real Madrid liked the versatility of Bayern Munich star Konrad Laimer, but Sport Bild’s Christian Falk say that is not the case:

❌ It is NOT TRUE: Real Madrid are looking at a summer move for Konrad Laimer. Of course, we mentioned in the last column that the negotiations were on ice. They’re not talking at the moment. There were conversations recently over a new contract for Laimer, but he was a little disappointed with the offer on the table. The midfielder is looking for more money, as he’s seeing that Dayot Upamecano was rewarded with a very big contract, and likewise, Michael Olise is earning double what he’s bringing in. Konrad Laimer feels he deserves more because he’s always playing.

Bayern Munich thinks that they need to carefully abide by their wage structure for the squad, and that Laimer doesn’t meet the criteria for the second group of players on the highest wages. But the 28-year-old doesn’t feel he belongs in the third grouping. They’re playing for time now, he and his agents. Laimer and his team saw that Upamecano had the advantage by opting to wait Bayern out. So, at the moment, Laimer will also wait for an offer. He wants one from Bayern, because he’s enjoying life in Munich. There is no offer from Real Madrid at the moment.

Laimer’s future is up in the air, especially because he and Bayern Munich are reportedly far apart when it comes to an agreement on a new contract. However, Real Madrid would appear to be an unlikely destination for the Austrian, who will likely be open to talking to other teams, who can meet his financial demands.

Bayern eyeing Italian youngster (Nicolò Schira)

Bayern Munich has been linked to several young players of late, including Parma forward Anthony Tagliente:

🚨 Excl. – #BVB, #Juventus and #BayernMunich are monitoring #Parma’s young forward Anthony #Tagliente (born in 2009). He has already scored 9 goals and provieded 9 assists this season. Tagliente is considered one of the most important italian talent U17. #transfers

NUFC would make play for Verbruggen (i News)

Newcastle United is reportedly interested in Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen:

Newcastle certainly want to cast the net wider when it comes to recruitment and bringing in a young keeper is a priority.

Newcastle United are finally ready to invest in a long-term solution to the club’s pressing need for a goalkeeper.

As far back as 2024 Newcastle have wanted competition for Nick Pope, who remains Eddie Howe’s No 1 and is in contention for a World Cup place with England.

But two failed moves for James Trafford – who is tentatively back on the club’s radar after indicating displeasure with his situation at Manchester City – have left them with a lot of work to do.

The i Paper understands that Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen, who has been linked with Chelsea and Bayern Munich in recent days, is one alternative under consideration, while it will not have escaped anyone’s notice that Robin Roefs and Senne Lammens have excelled since joining Sunderland and Manchester United from the Netherlands and Belgium respectively.

Bayern not chasing Thiaw (Sport Bild’s Christian Falk)

In recent days, Bayern Munich has been linked to Newcastle United defender Malick Thiaw:

❌ It is NOT TRUE: Bayern are interested in signing Malick Thiaw this summer. Of course, he’s an interesting player. He’s already played for the German national team, and if they’re searching for a new centre-back, Thiaw has a profile that’s of great interest. I know the player quite well, but at the moment, it doesn’t make any sense to bring the 24-year-old to Munich because of Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano. I heard that the player himself would, of course, see a better chance of more minutes with the national side if he were to make a move back to Germany. But Malick Thiaw is doing very well at Newcastle, and he’s enjoying his stay there, so there’s no pressure here! I heard that Manchester United, however, do have their eye on the centre-back, so perhaps this is the more interesting transfer story at the moment!

Barca, Gunners, LFC want Inter’s Bastoni (CaughtOffside)

FC Barcelona, Arsenal, and Liverpool are all reportedly interested in Inter Milan center-back Alessandro Bastoni:

Alessandro Bastoni has long been regarded as one of Europe’s most complete modern defenders, a centre-back who combines traditional Italian defensive discipline with the technical elegance of a deep-lying playmaker.

At 26, the Inter Milan star is entering his peak years, and unsurprisingly, his name is now circulating among Europe’s elite as a potential marquee signing.

Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that top clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal and Liverpool are closely monitoring the Italian defender.

While Inter publicly consider him untouchable, the realities of modern football finance mean even the most loyal partnerships can be tested.

Prior to ACL injury, LFC has Rodrygo on radar (SportsBoom’s Ekrem Konur)

Real Madrid phenom Rodrygo will be out roughly seven months after tearing his ACL, but before the injury, Liverpool was allegedly looking at the attacker:

🚨🆕 #Liverpool 🇧🇷
Rodrygo’s Real Madrid future uncertain!.

↔️ Liverpool see him as a candidate to replace Salah.

👀 Other interested clubs: Inter Milan, Al-Hilal, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham.

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