FC Bayern tried in vain to sign him in the summer; he has recently been training with Union Berlin’s first team – and 15-year-old Linus Güther could soon be making his Bundesliga debut.
It is not just the restructuring of the sporting director role that means BVB are facing a major shake-up next summer. A number of long-serving players are set to leave the club – and even without these departures, there are gaps in the squad that need to be addressed urgently.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has sent a clear message to the Anfield hierarchy regarding the monumental task of replacing Mohamed Salah. The iconic former captain believes the club must break the bank for one of the top forwards in the world to fill the void left by the Egyptian King's impending departure.
Noahkai Banks is eligible to play for both Germany and the USA. The fact that he has pulled out of the World Cup hosts’ current training camp has Landon Donovan fuming.
Brighton are intensifying their efforts to sign Koln sensation Said El Mala, but the Seagulls face stiff competition from domestic rivals. Following a change in the 19-year-old's representation, several top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, have entered the race but Brighton are reportedly preparing a record-breaking offer after having previous bids rejected by the German side.
Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus has weighed in on the intensifying rumours suggesting Jadon Sancho could return to Signal Iduna Park for a third time. The 26-year-old winger is currently enduring a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa while his parent club, Manchester United, prepare to cut ties with the England international this summer.
FC Bayern has been based on Säbener Straße for 77 years. As the club has grown, so too have its facilities, transforming from simple huts into a hotel reminiscent of those in Dubai. Is the next major refurbishment on the horizon?
Julian Nagelsmann has moved to overhaul his backroom staff as Germany ramp up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Tuesday that they have secured a deal to bring in a high-profile specialist to ensure the squad is in peak physical condition for the tournament.
Borussia Dortmund face a defining moment in their squad planning as the future of star defender Nico Schlotterbeck remains clouded in uncertainty. While the German international is a cornerstone of the project at Westfalenstadion, the club is still waiting for a definitive signal regarding his long-term commitment.
Athletic Club have opened advanced negotiations with former Borussia Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic regarding their managerial vacancy. The 43-year-old is the primary candidate to succeed Ernesto Valverde, who recently confirmed his intention to step down at the end of the current campaign.
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly considering a move for Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a replacement for Kasper Hjulmand. Die Werkself are considering a change in the coaching seat even though Hjulmand only arrived at the BayArena in September last year.
BVB loaned Cole Campbell to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the winter, believing the 20-year-old would get more playing time there. But the exact opposite has turned out to be the case.
FC Bayern Munich is apparently planning a refurbishment of its training ground on Säbener Straße. This is likely to see the removal of a legacy left by former manager Carlo Ancelotti.
The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.
Manchester City have been informed as to who the “best replacement” for Pep Guardiola will be, while Vincent Kompany is being backed to return to the Etihad Stadium at some point. Former Blues captain Richard Dunne has told GOAL what the future could look like in a coaching capacity, with two highly-decorated managers set to see their respective contracts expire in 2027.
It seems that the prospect of Sancho returning to BVB is gaining momentum. This is particularly because the club’s owner is fully convinced behind the scenes.
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