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Liverpool raise Ekitike bid as Reds make eye-watering €90m offer

Liverpool have submitted a €90 million (£78m/$105m) bid to Eintracht Frankfurt for French striker Hugo Ekitike. Sky Sports have revealed that an agreement in principle has been established between Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt, laying the groundwork for what could soon become one of the most significant deals of the summer.

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Ex-Arsenal star Xhaka set to snub Premier League return

Ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is reportedly set to snub a Premier League return with Sunderland despite mounting speculation about his future at Bayer Leverkusen. The 32-year-old moved to the Bundesliga in 2023 after a lengthy seven-year stint in North London, where he developed into a combative leader for the Gunners. Since then he has played a vital role in the system and was a key figure when the German side lifted their first-ever Bundesliga crown.

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Bayern 'don't want to be messed around' in hunt for Kane back-up

Bayern Munich’s hunt for a capable understudy to Harry Kane has hit a roadblock, as VfB Stuttgart reportedly continue to resist their efforts to sign emerging forward Nick Woltemade. The Bavarian giants have already made two formal bids, but both were swiftly turned down by Stuttgart, who are holding firm on their valuation of the 23-year-old striker.

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Arsenal & Spurs learn Bayern valuation of forgotten midfielder

Bayern Munich may be open to selling former Premier League midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer, just 12 months on from his arrival from Fulham.

Liverpool closing in on Frankfurt's Ekitike after tabling £70m bid

Liverpool have submitted a bid worth €75 million (£65m/$87m) to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. The Reds are keen on signing a No.9 this summer and want to wrap up the transfer as soon as possible. Newcastle United were also keen on signing the striker, however, the German club is reportedly prioritising the Reds' offer.

'Getting smoked' - Ten Hag starts Leverkusen reign with 5-1 loss

Bayer Leverkusen endured the nightmare start to Erik ten Hag's reign as his first game in charge ended in a shocking 5-1 defeat.

How close to Alexander Isak is Hugo Ekitike? Liverpool's striker search takes a new turn

Liverpool are desperate to add a new No.9 to their squad ahead of the new season, but will have to look elsewhere now that Alexander Isak no longer seems to be an option

Wirtz's father explains what sold Florian on Liverpool project

Florian Wirtz's father, Hans-Joachim, has lifted the lid on the decision behind his son’s sensational move to Liverpool, praising Arne Slot's 'pleasant' approach and tactical clarity. Despite strong interest from Bayern Munich, the German star opted for a Premier League switch, with his father now revealing just how tough it was to turn down Die Rekordmeister this summer.

Man Utd & Chelsea step up Simons interest but hurdle remains

Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly stepped up their interest in RB Leipzig star Xaxi Simons but a sizeable hurdle could scupper a transfer.

Bayern warned against signing Luis Diaz

Bayern Munich have been warned they should not pay a large transfer fee to sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool this summer.

Antony Erik ten Hag Bayer Leverkusen 2025

'Like a son to me' - Ten Hag responds to Antony links

Erik ten Hag opened the door to a potential reunion with Antony at Bayer Leverkusen as the Brazilian winger seeks an escape route from Manchester United. The Brazilian arrived at Old Trafford in 2022 amid great expectations, having made a £86 million ($115m) switch from Ajax to join his former manager. However, his performances failed to live up to the hype.

Xhaka suffers Saudi blow amid Sunderland transfer interest

Saudi Arabian club Neom have pulled out of the race for Granit Xhaka, leaving Sunderland and Fenerbahce as the midfielder’s only concrete options.

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Musiala names best Bayern team-mate and toughest opponent

Jamal Musiala picks a Bayern Munich legend as his best team-mate ever, while also naming fellow national team-mate as the toughest defender he faced.

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Flekken reveals he joined Leverkusen for Alonso, not Ten Hag

Mark Flekken had already picked Leverkusen before Xabi Alonso’s exit, but his move also ends an 11-year wait to finally play under Erik ten Hag.

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Revealed: Arsenal made shock bid to sign Kane's Bayern team-mate

Arsenal reportedly made a shock bid to sign Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich team-mate Joao Palhinha before snapping up Martin Zubimendi.

Bayern rejected again as Stuttgart stand firm on Woltemade

Bayern Munich have yet again been turned down in their efforts to buy Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.

Liverpool move to hijack Newcastle's Ekitike bid after Isak approach

Liverpool have entered the fray to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, potentially disrupting Newcastle United's long-standing pursuit of the 22-year-old striker having made their interest known in the Magpies' Alexander Isak. The Merseyside giants have initiated contact with the Bundesliga club, seeking to open negotiations.

Diaz video chat with Kompany revealed as Bayern plot third bid

Luis Diaz and Vincent Kompany recently had a video call as the Bayern Munich coach attempted to lure the Liverpool star to Germany.

Stuttgart send email demanding Bayern stop talking to Woltemade

The details of the conversation that took place between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich over the transfer of Nick Woltemade have been revealed.

RB Leipzig splash €20m on teenage winger from Spanish second tier

RB Leipzig have pulled off a surprise signing by snapping up 18-year-old winger Yan Diomande from Spanish second-tier side Leganes.

Dortmund tell Juve to pay up or back off of Adeyemi

Juventus are preparing a €50 million offer for Karim Adeyemi, but Borussia Dortmund have warned that figure will fall short of their asking price.

Dortmund star struggling to deal with German weather and people

Borussia Dortmund right-back Yan Couto has spoken of his struggle adapting to the German weather and culture since joining the Bundesliga club.

Ex-Arsenal captain Xhaka offered stunning Premier League return

Granit Xhaka has been offered a return to the Premier League by recently promoted Sunderland, who are interested in the former Arsenal captain.

Newcastle's €80m Ekitike offer rejected as Eintracht demand more

Newcastle’s pursuit of Hugo Ekitike has hit a roadblock after Eintracht Frankfurt turned down their opening bid and demanded improved terms.

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Villa teenager to continue at RB Leipzig for another season

Kosta Nedeljkovic is set to stay at RB Leipzig, as the Bundesliga club has renewed his contract for another season.

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Wirtz creates emotional farewell video for Leverkusen fans

Florian Wirtz bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen fans in a heartwarming video that he shared on social media. Wirtz thanked the fans for their constant support during his five-and-a-half years stint at BayArena after completing his record-breaking move to Liverpool. Wirtz played a key role in Leverkusen's domestic double success in the 2023-24 campaign.

Bayern table £59m Diaz bid after he requests Liverpool exit

Bayern Munich have submitted their first formal bid for Luis Diaz, who has informed Liverpool that he wants to exit Anfield this summer. However, Diaz's current contract runs until 2027 and the Reds have made it clear that they won't sell the Colombian star as they consider him as an integral part of their long-term project under Arne Slot.

Klopp insists he's 'not the shadow boss' at RB Leipzig

Jurgen Klopp has insisted yet again that he is "not the shadow boss" at RB Leipzig while revealing how he expects the team to play in the 2025-26 campaign under new manager Ole Werner. Klopp brought in Werner this summer to revive the performances of a team that finished seventh in the Bundesliga, their worst final league position since returning to the top division in 2016.

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Bayern learn minimum fee to open Woltemade talks with Stuttgart

Bayern Munich have been told the minimum offer they would have to make in order to get Stuttgart to open negotiations for star forward Nick Woltemade.

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Bayern target another Arsenal star after dropping Trossard pursuit

Bayern Munich have dropped their interest in Leandro Trossard and are eyeing a move for Arsenal team-mate Gabriel Martinelli.

Frequently asked questions

: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.
: The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.
: Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.
: Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.
: As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.
: Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.
: At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.
: Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
: Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.
: The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.
: Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.

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