Bundesliga news

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

Michael Olise has been posting “crazy” numbers at Bayern Munich, leading to him reportedly having a £170 million ($229m) price tag placed around his neck, and Louis Saha has told GOAL why a return to the Premier League may not be the France international’s next move. Few teams on the planet could afford to put a transfer package in place for Olise, but that does not mean that the former Crystal Palace star is destined to head back to England.

Christophe Dugarry, a member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, sees Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise's style as a reminder of Zinedine Zidane.

BVB have secured their minimum target of Champions League qualification. Work on the squad for the new season is now underway. An 18-year-old is reportedly set to play a role in the long-term plans as well.

BVB sporting director Ole Book and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel both back the idea of Jadon Sancho returning to the club.

Harry Kane is considered to have become “England’s greatest No.9”, with Joe Cole explaining to GOAL why the prolific Bayern Munich striker has eclipsed the efforts of Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. As the Three Lions’ all-time leading goalscorer, and ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Kane is currently in the process of chasing down Champions League and Ballon d’Or honours.

Eintracht Frankfurt has reportedly been rocked by a highly questionable incident. The central figures: manager Albert Riera and star striker Jonathan Burkardt.

A conversation with Jürgen Klopp finally convinced Johan Bakayoko to join RB Leipzig. But after a promising start, he has all but faded from view in recent months.

Leon Goretzka is set to leave Bayern Munich this summer. He could depart on a high, and ahead of the final push, he looks back on his time at the club.

Borussia Dortmund are weighing their options for goalkeeper Diant Ramaj, currently on loan at 1. FC Heidenheim, and have not ruled out a permanent sale.

Kathleen Krüger of FC Bayern is reportedly a strong candidate for the vacant position of sporting director at Bundesliga rivals Hamburger SV. This is according to reports in both Sport Bild and the Hamburger Abendblatt.

Dante is set to return to FC Bayern as manager this summer. Yet this is just the beginning.

Vincent Kompany has issued a defiant battle cry following Bayern Munich’s breathless 5-4 semi-final first leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting his players are willing to "die on the pitch" to reach the Champions League final. Despite trailing after a nine-goal thriller in the French capital, the Belgian coach remains adamant that the tie is far from over as the action heads back to Bavaria.

Harry Kane has etched his name further into the history books after breaking a long-standing Champions League record previously held by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Despite Bayern Munich falling to a narrow 5-4 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in a pulsating semi-final first leg, the England captain’s personal landmark provided a silver lining for the German giants.

Harry Kane is considered to be the best No.9 in world football, with former team-mate Paul-Jose M’Poku explaining to GOAL why the Bayern Munich superstar sits above Kylian Mbappe on that list. The former Tottenham academy graduate has also speculated on whether the current England captain could be viewed as the greatest striker of his generation and how a late-career positional change may be on the cards.

Speculation over Angelo Stiller’s future at VfB Stuttgart has been rampant for weeks. Now, a transfer appears to be taking shape.

Anthony Gordon was once regarded as FC Bayern’s top target. However, it now appears he is merely the best available alternative. Indeed, the club have reportedly identified RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande as their main target for next summer, according to The Athletic. However, because the club’s hierarchy believes the deal would be too expensive, Newcastle United’s forward Gordon has emerged as the preferred alternative.