Kane says Bayern must fix issues ahead of PSG

Bayern Munich already owns one win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League this season, but that does not mean anything to Harry Kane. In fact, Kane thinks that the Bavarians need to make some marked improvements ahead of the Champions League semifinal tilt.

“If we don’t get our counter-pressing right, if we don’t control their counters well, and if we give the ball away carelessly – Paris will be even deadlier in those situations,” said Kane (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).

Kane is not wrong. PSG has a lethal attacking group led by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola and others. That is a squad not to be trifled with — and Kane will make sure his team fully understands the challenge ahead.

Leão has long list of suitors

Last summer, Bayern Munich was closely linked to AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, but the Bavarians ultimately chose to sign Liverpool’s Luis Díaz.

That worked out for Bayern Munich, eh?

Well, now Leão reportedly has Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid chasing him:

Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid are all exploring a €70 million deal to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, as reported by The Daily Mail. The 25-year-old is unhappy that the Rossoneri look likely to miss out on the Scudetto to rivals Internazionale, while Milan will be looking to offload some of their top players to balance the books. However, the Portugal international hasn’t fallen out with head coach Massimiliano Allegri and also hasn’t been offered to Barcelona, as has been reported elsewhere.

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Here is a little more info on Manchester United’s pursuit as well:

Scouts from Manchester United will be present when AC Milan host Juventus on Sunday to watch winger Rafael Leão, Italian news outlet Calciomercato report. Leão is not considered untouchable by the Serie A club and could leave Milan this summer, with his valuation around €60 million. The Portugal international has nine goals in 25 games in Serie A this season.

Laimer prefers Messi over Ronaldo

Konrad Laimer has takes (maybe we should get him a spot at BPW?), so check some rapid fire responses to an interviewer’s question:

World Cup with Austria or treble with Bayern?

Laimer: “Both.”

Right-back or midfield?

Laimer: “Tough, but I’m enjoying it so right-back.”

Messi or Ronaldo?

Laimer: “Both are incredible, but for me personally I prefer Messi.”

It had to be hard for the Austrian to not say central midfielder there, eh?

Juve to land Silva?

Juventus might be in the lead to get Manchester City star Bernardo Silva:

Juventus are frontrunners to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, but a move to Arsenal or Chelsea hasn’t been ruled out, according to TEAMtalk. The Portugal international will leave the Etihad as a free agent in the summer after nine years with the club, and his preference is to stay in Europe despite lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League and MLS. In addition to Juventus, there is interest from Internazionale, AC Milan and Como, while former clubs Benfica and Monaco are also monitoring the 31-year-old’s situation.

Bild reveals theme of Kompany’s post-title victory speech

After Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga last week, head coach Vincent Kompany wanted to ensure that the squad’s young players fully understood what they were in the midst of:

After securing the title on Sunday, Vincent Kompany told his players in the dressing room: “None of you should take it for granted that you get to play in such a united and successful team.”

He then went on to mention by name: Lennart Karl, Luis Díaz, Nicolas Jackson, Tom Bischof, but also youth players like Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, Deniz Ofli, and other youngsters who made their debuts this season - all of whom, Kompany said, have won their first Bundesliga title.

The coach then added to the whole team: “Every single one of you should celebrate this 35th league title as if it were your first. There has to be a party, but everything in due time.”

Gunners to take a run at Jackson?

Arsenal could be ready to pounce on Atheltic Bilbao’s Nico Williams this summer:

Arsenal are ramping up their interest in Nico Williams, as the winger looks to make a return to action for Athletic Club following a lengthy absence due to a groin injury. TEAMtalk claims that the Spain international has admirers at the Emirates, including sporting director Andrea Berta. Barcelona continue to be linked with Williams, but their priorities lie elsewhere in the squad, potentially opening an opportunity for the Gunners to move first.

(Bavarian Football Works)