David Alaba remains an important asset for Bayern Munich, says Lothar Matthaus, but the contract rebel has been told he is not “irreplaceable” like Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and Robert Lewandowski.

Bayern Munich are working on a new deal for interim coach Hansi Flick and extended stays for key men such as Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and David Alaba, says former club president Uli Hoeness.

Addressing Thomas Müller’s departure from Bayern Munich is difficult for anyone who has watched the sport for long enough — he has deeply impacted modern football. Yet, most non-Bayern fans give a ...