Bundesliga news

Chelsea are closing in on agreeing personal terms with Xavi Simons with RB Leipzig considering a move for Carney Chukwuemeka in a potential swap deal.

Former Manchester United and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has reportedly split up with ex-tennis star Ana Ivanovic after nine years of marriage. The couple met in 2014 and started a romantic relationship, before tying the knot in 2016 in Venice. Schweinsteiger and Ivanovic have now broken up due to 'irreconcilable differences'.

Erik ten Hag has ruled out Granit Xhaka leaving Bayer Leverkusen despite his agent saying a transfer agreement has been struck with Sunderland.

Granit Xhaka's agent has confirmed that the former Arsenal man's Premier League return is imminent after snubbing offers from elsewhere.

Bayern Munich youngster Adam Aznou has attracted a lot of interest this summer, with Everton joining La Liga outfits in the race to sign him.

Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba has highlighted a key similarity between Erik ten Hag and former manager Xabi Alonso.

Giovanni Reyna is inching closer to a move away from Borussia Dortmund, but Parma will have to increase their offer if they are to land him.

Legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn provided his thoughts on why Bayern Munich failed to beat Liverpool to the signing of Florian Wirtz.

Bayern Munich have reportedly withdrawn their interest from Stuttgart sensation Nick Woltemade after seeing their first two bids rejected.

Chelsea have enquired about the availability of Xavi Simons, who is open to the possibility of a move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues, however, will have to make a sale or two before they can make a formal bid for the RB Leipzig star. Chelsea have already bolstered their squad by signing forwards like Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, while Estevao Willian is also set to join the club.

Lalas says teams looking to sign the Dortmund midfielder might be taking a gamble due to Reyna's recent poor playing performances

Bayern Munich believe Liverpool will soften their stance on selling Luis Diaz this summer after spending close to £300 million ($402m) in the ongoing transfer window. The Reds are close to signing Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, which could convince them to allow Diaz to exit Anfield. The Colombian winger is keen to leave the Reds and join the Bundesliga giants.

Rival fans have accused Liverpool of 'trying to buy the league' as the Reds are close to sealing a huge £79 million ($106m) move for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike. The Premier League champions had already spent more than £200m ($270m) on transfers this summer and are now on the verge of securing the signature of Ekitike ahead of rivals Newcastle.

Liverpool have agreed a transfer package with Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike that could be worth as much as £79 million ($106m).

Bayern Munich are intensifying their summer transfer activity as they remain locked in negotiations with Liverpool over the signing of Luis Diaz.

Inter are leading the race to sign Granit Xhaka but must await Fenerbahce's stance on Hakan Calhanoglu before initiating talks with Bayer Leverkusen.

Harry Kane took on a golf challenge with a bizarre oversized club, while sporting a Reflo jacket. The Bayern Munich and England forward is enjoying his time-off after a hectic 2024-25 campaign, which ended earlier this month after the Bundesliga champions' elimination from the Club World Cup, following their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals.