Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund battling for Ajax starlet; Lionel Messi?s votes were weak; Manchester United wants Jude Bellingham; Bayern players honored; Donny van de Beek rejects Newcastle United; and MORE!

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At least Robert Lewandowski won. Bayern, BVB interested in Ajax left-back prospect (Sport1)
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are both reportedly interested in Ajax left-back Prince Aning. Just 17-years-old, Aning would likely be considered for a reserve team role at this point:

The talks between Borussia Dortmund and Ajax talent Prince Aning are said to be well advanced, according to ?Ruhr Nachrichten? the 17-year-old was in Dortmund last week to see the training ground.
But now the black and yellow could get powerful competition. As ?Voetbal International? reports, FC Bayern should also be interested in the talented left-back. In addition, clubs from the English Premier League are also said to be interested in Aning.
The 17-year-old has played in the youth team of Ajax Amsterdam since 2012.

Messi?s votes were either extremely weak or he should fire the moron who made them (@iMiaSanMia)
I never thought I?d be agreeing with Cristiano Ronaldo, but here I am.
Lionel Messi is either weak, shallow, or has idiots handling the tasks he does not want to deal with. The Paris Saint-Germain star did not even have Bayern Munich start Robert Lewandowski in his top three for the FIFA Men?s Best Player award:

Cristiano Ronaldo's votes:

1. Lewandowski
2. Kanté
3. Jorginho

Lionel Messi's votes:

1. Neymar
2. Mbappé
3. Benzema? Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) January 17, 2022

Even a guy who has it all can be pretty insecure, I guess. Anyway, Messi must have re-thought his voting criteria as well...how convenient.
United still scoping Bellingham (Sport1)
Manchester United is hoping it can land Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham this summer:

According to Athletic UK, Manchester United have set their number one transfer target for the summer. Accordingly, the Red Devils should have the Englishman Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in mind.
A Bellingham transfer is said to be the number one priority for club bosses, regardless of who will be in charge at United in the summer. Jude Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City for ?23m in 2020.

Gnabry, Lewy recognized for stellar play (@WhoScored)
Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski both earned a place on WhoScored.com?s Team of the Week:

Bundesliga Team of the Week pic.twitter.com/Ubl48yNG8W? WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) January 17, 2022

Van de Beek rejects NUFC (Sky Sport)
Manchester United?s Donny van de Beek has reportedly joined the cast of players who are rumored to have rejected Newcastle United:

Newcastle United have conceded a basket from Donny van de Beek , according to the British Telegraph . Accordingly, the Manchester United midfielder rejected a request from the Magpies.
However, since the Dutchman is only a role player with the Red Devils, a farewell this winter or summer still seems possible.

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