Bayern Munich have turned the volume down on their interest in RB Leipzig s Timo Werner, according to .
The German magazine claim that what Bayern are looking for is an actual winger, rather than a forward that would be able to play around Robert Lewandowski. For that, they currently have James Rodriguez (this particular piece of the report suggests the Bavarians would be willing to activate the option to buy the Colombian from Real Madrid after the two-year loan expires), and Thomas Muller. What they need is another wide man, capable of helping Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry fill the void that will be left by the departures of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.
If so, this may prove a boost for Liverpool in their reported pursuit of the striker. The Merseysiders contact…
Arsene Wenger believes former Arsenal trainee Benik Afobe strengthens the case for AFC Bournemouth avoiding relegation in their debut Premier League season.
Arsenal travel to the south coast on Sunday to take on Eddie Howe s side, who already boast victories over the likes Manchester United and Chelsea this term results have helped them to 15th position, seven points clear of the drop zone.
Their cause has been bolstered by the acquisition of Afobe from Wolves during the January transfer window, with the 22-year-old striker repaying Howe s faith with three goals in his four top-flight appearances for Bournemouth.
England Under-21 striker Afobe led something of a nomadic existence during his time on Arsenal s books, moving on loan to six different clubs before …