Bayern Munich News: The aftermath of FC Bayern’s 3-0 win over Werder Bremen

Weserstadion, 14 February – Bayern Munich turned a Valentine’s Day visit to the Weserstadion into a statement performance, easing past Werder Bremen 3-0 to keep their Bundesliga momentum intact. Harry Kane’s brace and Leon Goretzka’s second-half strike were more than enough to subdue the River Islanders, who rarely threatened to upset the league leaders.

From the opening whistle Bayern dictated tempo, pressing Bremen into rushed clearances and winning the ball high up the pitch. Kane opened the scoring midway through the first half, converting a low cross after a sweeping move down the right. The England captain doubled the advantage shortly after the restart, clinically finishing a cut-back from Leroy Sané. Goretzka added gloss to the score-line in the 73rd minute, smashing in a rebound after Bremen keeper Michael Zetterer had parried a Kane header.

The victory keeps Bayern firmly atop the Bundesliga table and underlines the depth available to the Bavarians, even as the club’s hierarchy weighs summer transfer decisions. Attention now shifts to the composition of next season’s squad, with several high-profile names swirling through the rumour mill.

Central to the off-season planning is the expected completion of Dayot Upamecano’s new deal, widely anticipated to be signed this week. Once the Frenchman’s extension is official, club sources indicate that spending power for additional centre-backs will be limited. Luka Vušković, the 18-year-old Croatian currently on Tottenham’s books and starring for Hamburger SV, had been monitored by Bayern scouts, but the anticipated price tag now places him outside the club’s budget. With Upamecano, Kim Min-jae and Jonathan Tah in place, minutes would be scarce for Vušković, making a move counter-productive for both player and club.

Further forward, persistent links to Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović appear to be cooling. The Serbian is approaching free-agency in June and, while Juve are open to retaining him at a reduced salary, Bayern balk at the cost-to-minutes ratio should the 24-year-old arrive as a back-up option. Vlahović’s camp has yet to field an offer that meets his wage expectations, meaning a summer move to Munich looks unlikely unless financial parameters shift dramatically.

Elsewhere, Premier League interest in Bundesliga-related talent could reshape the market. Manchester City are reportedly readying an £80-100 million swoop for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, a player previously floated as a potential Bayern target. The deal’s progression may hinge on Pep Guardiola’s future at the Etihad, with Manchester United also maintaining a watching brief.

On the outbound front, Leon Goretzka’s departure looks all but certain at season’s end. The Germany international, who featured prominently in the Bremen win, is expected to seek a new challenge, leaving Bayern to scour the market for midfield reinforcements. One speculative option, Werder Bremen’s Nick Woltemade, has been mentioned internally, though no formal approach has been made. Conversely, Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck is not on the club’s shortlist as they look to refresh the engine room.

In the academy ranks, teenage defender Lennart Karl continues to draw outside attention. Real Madrid have been repeatedly linked, yet sources close to the club insist no enquiry has been submitted. Karl, who turns 18 on 22 February, is poised to sign an automatic contract extension tying him to Bayern through 2029, effectively ending exit speculation for the foreseeable future.

Bayern return to training this week ahead of a packed league schedule, their confidence sky-high after the Weserstadion rout. With Upamecano’s pen set to paper and Goretzka’s farewell looming, the coming months promise as much action off the pitch as on it.