Bayern Face Olise Contract Battle While Chelsea Lead Race For Scott

Bayern Munich face tough contract talks

Bayern Munich are preparing for a difficult period of negotiations with star winger Michael Olise. The France international, who is 24, has not yet told the club if he wants to stay in Germany.

While Bayern are ready to offer Olise a massive contract that runs until 2032, they want an answer by next summer. A major issue in the talks is that Olise wants a release clause in his deal. This is a privilege already given to teammates Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for Bayern center back Kim Min Jae in the summer, as the German club is open to offers.

Chelsea and Juventus hunt for midfield reinforcements

Chelsea are currently leading the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The midfielder, who is 23, is also wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal, while Real Madrid have watched him at least three times. This included his first start for England in a 7-0 win against Croatia. Real Madrid are also making progress on a new contract for Jude Bellingham.

In Italy, Roma are looking for a winger. They previously tracked Jamie Leweling of Stuttgart and Chelsea's Jamie Gittens. Both players have lacked game time and could be available for cheap. Roma also want Real Madrid's Endrick on a loan with an option to make it permanent, and they are interested in Frosinone's Giorgi Kvernadze.

Juventus want Marseille and Denmark captain Pierre Emile Højbjerg. The midfielder, who is 31, is seen as a leader. Juventus previously looked at Leon Goretzka, who went to Aston Villa, and Franck Kessié, who went to Atalanta. Teun Koopmeiners is the main candidate to leave Juventus to make room.

Juventus and Inter Milan are also both tracking Frosinone goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani. Inter could loan out the goalkeeper, who is 22, if they sign him. They are also tracking Alessandro Romano, who is on loan at Cagliari from Roma.

What it means for the next game

FC Augsburg vs Bayern Munich (Bundesliga, Sat, 10 Oct): FC Augsburg win 13%, draw 15%, Bayern Munich win 73%; expected goals 1.35 to 3.14. Our safest pick: Bayern Munich or Draw.

Real Madrid vs Villarreal (LaLiga, Sat, 10 Oct): Real Madrid win 69%, draw 17%, Villarreal win 14%; expected goals 2.68 to 1.17. Our safest pick: Real Madrid to win.