Jurgen Klopp laughed off the notion of a European 'Super League' by joking it would be a boost for his Liverpool team to play fewer games.
The German magazine's allegation is based on documents it claims to have attained from whistleblowers 'Football Leaks'. Both Bayern and Rummenigge issued a strenuous denial on Friday.
Der Spiegel named Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool among 11 clubs Bayern were allegedly hoping to lead away for the competition, the staging of which would present obvious problems for both the Champions League and domestic top-fight leagues in their current guises.