I think DiMaria was a similar case, made a bit more logical by the massive amount MU were prepared to pay for him, plus the arrival of players like James Rodriguez would've made him compete for a starting position.
Haha, the rumour about him having an affair was leaked in Spain by the totally pro-Barca newspaper
El Mundo Deportivo that has a history of reporting stuff designed to undermine Real. He's apparently suing the paper over it.
Xavi was meant to go to the NY Red Bulls in the summer but signed to stay at Barcelona for another season instead. He hasn't started a game for them yet though and seems to have more of a coaching/general presence role than a playing one, although he has come on off the bench.
I love Xavi but had he gone to Bayern he might've been the straw that broke the camel's back for their fans. Xabi's obviously Spanish but not as synonymous with a Spanish style as Xavi is.
Yeah looks like Pep needs a CD big time. Be careful what you wish for though. He's a big David Luiz fan so Bayern might be better off if he just ignores that position altogether.
Good article on their current injury woes
http://www.theguardian.com/football/...anchester-city
Also rumours Ozil might be off to Bayern.