Why Barca and Bayern want Nico Williams, and all the transfer latest. Plus: FIFA drop inclusivity drive at Club World Cup

It has been a tough summer transfer window for Bayern Munich until now. The German champions have lost out in the race for Florian Wirtz, who chose Liverpool over them. They have tried enquiring about PSG's Bradly Barcola and Athletic Club's Nico Williams, but reportedly, neither of them are heading to Bavaria this summer.

Of course, Bayern Munich’s U-23s sees players under the age of 23 line up to develop their game and hopefully grow to be of the quality to play for Die Rekordmeister. However, a team full of young players will lack leadership and experience.

Bayern Munich wanted to sign Benjamin Sesko in 2024. The idea was to have Sesko play up front and Kane behind him at number 10. However, a transfer would have been financially difficult.

Jamal Musiala scored a hat-trick upon his return, Thomas Müller his 250th goal in an official match, and super talent Lennart Karl got his first minutes in Bayern Munich's senior team. It was thus no wonder that board member for sport Max Eberl spoke of "many nice stories" after Sunday's 10-0 thrashing of New Zealand part-timers Auckland City in their Club World Cup opener.

Mathys Tel has completed a permanent move from FC Bayern to Tottenham Hotspur. The 20-year-old forward spent the second half of last season on loan at the Premier League club, with whom he won the Europa League. His contract at FC Bayern was set to run until 30 June 2029.

Gabriel Vidović has completed a permanent move from Bayern Munich to Dinamo Zagreb.The Croatian club have reportedly paid €1 million to sign the 21-year-old, who had one year remaining on his