Bundesliga news

The 2025 summer transfer window has smashed records across global football, with Premier League clubs driving unprecedented spending. FIFA has revealed that men’s football reached an all-time high of $9.76 billion in transfer fees, while women’s football also hit a new record of $12.3m. More than 13,000 players sealed moves, underlining a frenzied market.

Fenerbahce wanted to appoint Sebastian Hoeness, but the Stuttgart head coach has turned down the opportunity to become Jose Mourinho's successor.

Bayer Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes appeared to indicate there are no regrets over Erik ten Hag's sacking, saying a "good atmosphere" has returned.

Fabio Silva is set to spend weeks on the sidelines as a persistent muscle injury deprived him of his Bundesliga debut last week.

Harry Kane reportedly has a clause in his Bayern Munich contract that will allow him to return to England, potentially at Manchester United, in 2026.

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Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller dreams of playing in MLS at the end of his career and reveals his plans for the 2025-26 season.

Jamal Musiala opened up on his horror injury against Paris Saint-Germain, revealing his rehab plans and his sympathy for Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Bayern Munich’s late bid for Ademola Lookman was ignored by Atalanta, with the Serie A club unmoved on their valuation of the winger.

Arjen Robben has swapped football boots for a padel racket, making his professional debut in the sport as he follows Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s path.

Real Madrid legend Raul is among Bayer Leverkusen’s options to replace Erik ten Hag after the German side sacked the Dutch coach this week.

Uli Hoeness blasted Europe’s transfer madness, calling record Premier League spending “completely crazy” while warned that the bubble will soon burst.

Manchester United flop Antony has revealed he rejected an offer to link up with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich before sealing his permanent transfer to Real Betis. The Brazilian winger, who fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, officially sealed his return to Betis in a €25 million (£21m/$27m) deal on deadline day, penning a five-year contract.

The Dutchman was hamstrung by a raft of big departures, but his lack of passion and stubbornness rubbed his new employers up the wrong way

Premier League sides spent big strengthening their respective squads, but neither PSG nor Barca made many moves in the market

Erling Haaland came close to joining Bayern Munich before his record-breaking move to Manchester City, with the Norwegian striker even jokingly asking for the sporting director’s house "for free" during transfer talks.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has been lauded for his 'ingenuity' after masterminding the signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, using a special clause in the deal to navigate several financial challenges.