Bundesliga news

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has provided a significant update on Manuel Neuer’s future, clarifying that the club is imposing no deadline on the legendary goalkeeper. According to Freund, the 2014 World Cup winner will independently decide the appropriate moment to begin talks regarding a contract extension. Speaking on Friday, he said the captain will "approach us".

If Said El Mala were indeed to leave 1. FC Köln for the Premier League, it would be their arch-rivals, of all teams, who would stand to benefit.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has surprised everyone with an XXL squad for the training camp in March. However, there was no place for a Real Madrid superstar.

Roman Weidenfeller is missing one particular Borussia Dortmund player from national team manager Julian Nagelsmann’s March squad.

A decision on Manuel Neuer’s future could take longer than the FC Bayern first-choice goalkeeper, who is soon to turn 40, had originally planned.

In the second leg of the Europa League round of 16, the team managed by a former BVB coach was knocked out in dramatic fashion.

Dietmar Hamann has urged Julian Nagelsmann to ensure Bayern Munich starlet Lennart Karl is on the plane for the upcoming World Cup, claiming the teenage sensation already plays like a veteran. The former Liverpool and Germany midfielder believes the 18-year-old offers a unique threat that the national team simply cannot do without on the biggest stage.

Harry Kane is “in the discussion” for Ballon d’Or honours, but may need to win the Champions League with Bayern Munich and star for England at the 2026 World Cup in order to land the Golden Ball. Emile Heskey admits as much, with the former Three Lions forward telling GOAL how his fellow striker can earn the prestigious billing of best player on the planet.

FC Bayern have apparently pulled out of the race to sign 16-year-old midfield prospect Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC.

It’s the question that everyone at Borussia Dortmund is asking: will Nico Schlotterbeck leave or stay? There now seems to be a clear trend emerging.

Uli Hoeneß, honorary president of FC Bayern Munich, has advised Eintracht Frankfurt against selling any more of its top players. The Bundesliga rivals had become the league’s most successful sellers in recent years, but are currently struggling to meet their sporting ambitions.

In future, BVB intend to focus even more on young talent. One such player, whom the club would have liked to keep in the squad for longer, is now likely to leave the top-flight side. News and rumours about BVB.

Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid is already generating buzz, whilst Lennart Karl found out about his DFB call-up whilst attending a tutoring session. News and rumours about FCB.

Under manager Vincent Kompany, the FC Bayern team looks hungrier than it has in a long time. Honorary president Uli Hoeneß is, however, playing down expectations.

In the summer of 2002, all doors were open to Michael Ballack, and even Real Madrid came knocking. But he decided otherwise.

National coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced his final squad ahead of the World Cup squad selection. Jonas Urbig and Lennart Karl have deservedly made the cut, whilst a U-turn could be on the cards in midfield.

Rumours of a transfer, speculation about a World Cup place: there’s a lot of buzz surrounding Said El Mala once again. His manager, Lukas Kwasniok, finds the situation regrettable.