Bayern Munich News: FC Bayern looking to Brazil for Harry Kane backup?; David Alaba rejects Lazio offer; Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé touts self for Ballon d’Or; and MORE!

While Bayern Munich fans are not anywhere close to being out on Ismael Saibari as a player, some are getting close to being out on him as a backup striker (and not just Didi Hamann).

Maybe Bayern Munich is at least a little worried about that seldom-used spot behind Harry Kane, too, because the Bavarians are reportedly looking at Brazilian striker Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro:

FC Bayern are reportedly looking for a new option for the center forward position. According to information from fussball-news.de, the Munich club are interested in Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro. The 24-year-old Brazilian has put himself back on the radar of numerous top European clubs with strong performances in his home country. The German record champions are also closely monitoring the striker's development. Bayern Munich are reportedly already sending scouts to Brazil to observe Kaio Jorge during his appearances for Cruzeiro. From Bayern Munich's perspective, the Brazilian would be particularly interesting as an alternative and potential backup for Harry Kane. The Englishman remains the undisputed first-choice striker. However, an additional high-quality option for the number nine position could give coach Vincent Kompany more flexibility in managing player workload and rotating the squad.

FC Bayern are reportedly looking for a new option for the center forward position. According to information from fussball-news.de, the Munich club are interested in Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro. The 24-year-old Brazilian has put himself back on the radar of numerous top European clubs with strong performances in his home country.

The German record champions are also closely monitoring the striker's development. Bayern Munich are reportedly already sending scouts to Brazil to observe Kaio Jorge during his appearances for Cruzeiro.

From Bayern Munich's perspective, the Brazilian would be particularly interesting as an alternative and potential backup for Harry Kane. The Englishman remains the undisputed first-choice striker. However, an additional high-quality option for the number nine position could give coach Vincent Kompany more flexibility in managing player workload and rotating the squad.

If you want to learn a little bit about Jorge's game, here are some highlights:

It seems a little too early to just dismiss Saibari's ability to play as a backup to Kane, but crazier things have happened.

Former Bayern Munich star David Alaba has reportedly turned down a move to Lazio:

The most attractive alternative to Diogo Leite was undoubtedly David Alaba, formerly of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich , who turned 34 in June. He reportedly turned down a €3 million-a-year offer.

Lukas Podolski is not going to take it easy…ever:

You could say that Podolski's approach to charity games is about the same as Kevin Durant on X:

Orlando City star Antoine Griezmann looked a little distressed in a recent match because of the heat:

Of course, this is like crack to social media admins and Bayer Leverkusen got off a pretty standard, but also pretty fun and effective X post:

AS Monaco and USMNT striker Folarin Balogun is drawing some looks from the Saudis:

AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, Football Insider reports. The Saudi Pro League is keeping close tabs on the situation of the 25-year-old USMNT international, who could part ways with the Ligue 1 club in a matter of days after being left out of the team's UEFA Conference League squad. Les Monegasques have been keen to offload Balogun due to their financial situation and remain intent on moving him on after his €40 million switch to Everton broke down on deadline day.

FC Barcelona signee and former Bayern Munich transfer target Anthony Gordon continues to excel with the Catalans under Hansi Flick:

Yes, on the surface, Gordon looks like the one that got away. For a team that might need a backup to both Luis Díaz and Harry Kane — and also be the kind of player who can drop into the No. 10 spot — Gordon does look like he would have been a terrific fit in Bavaria.

However, there was never a shot that Bayern Munich was ever going pay his agent fees, which amounted to over €20 million.

Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappé is campaigning to get support to win the Ballon d'Or…which is something:

Mbappé is a great player, a generational player…but he was not the best player in the world last season. That honor belongs to Bayern Munich's Harry Kane.

If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast , Spotify , Apple , or any leading podcast distributor…