​Munich, Germany – August 28: Aleksandar Pavlovic of FC Bayern MünchenMichael Olise of FC Bayern MünchenHarry Kane of FC Bayern München and Ismael Saibari of FC Bayern München gestures during the Bundesliga 2026/27 match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on August 28, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) | DeFodi Images via Getty Images Bayern eyeing Brazilian striker as Kane backup? (Fußball News)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.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. Alaba turns down Lazio (Corriere dello Sport)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.Alaba, of course, is a free agent. Podolski has zero chill…even in charity games (Football Transfers journalist Ronan Murphy)Lukas Podolski is not going to take it easy…ever: This tackle from Lukas Podolski in a charity tournament is wild 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/MXdIjYShEf— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) September 7, 2026You could say that Podolski’s approach to charity games is about the same as Kevin Durant on X: There’s No relax champ. No relax when I’m on Twitter. I’m on 10 until the second I close the app. You relax!!— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) March 23, 2021Griezmann wilting in the Florida heat…or is it the humidity? (Polymarket Sport)Orlando City star Antoine Griezman