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Former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann contemplated converting AS Monaco striker Mika Biereth, who has Danish roots but German heritage, to help the German national team amid injuries to key strikers Kai Havertz and Niclas Füllkrug. However, after checking the feasibility, Nagelsmann concluded that Biereth cannot play for Germany due to his prior representation of Denmark at the age of 21. Meanwhile, Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović is attracting interest from multiple clubs, notably Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, as Juve looks to move him at a bargain price during summer transfers.

"I spoke with him. The first thing was to check whether there was a possibility for him to play for us. We looked into it thoroughly, looked into it a lot, but unfortunately that's not possible."

"Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović is on the radar of Aston Villa. In addition to Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur is also interested in Vlahović..."

Read at Bavarian Football Works