1. Divisjon Qualification Overview

Manchester City have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Borussia Dortmund prodigy Mathis Albert after intensifying their interest in the teenager. However, the Bundesliga outfit remain determined to retain the 17-year-old United States international despite his limited first-team opportunities at Signal Iduna Park this campaign.

Patrik Schick has etched his name into Bayer Leverkusen folklore after scoring in a sixth consecutive Bundesliga fixture to seal a vital comeback victory over Freiburg on Sunday. The Czech international broke a long-standing club record at the BayArena as his side climbed into the top four of the German top flight, just one point off Bayern Munich.

Bayern’s stars, a new TV deal and grassroots groups such as the Red Ladies are fueling the Bundesliga’s bid to turn World Cup buzz into lasting U.S. support.

Since returning to Werder Bremen, Niclas Füllkrug has looked like a different player. He is fit and scoring goals at a remarkable rate. Could a return to the Germany team now follow?