Bundesliga news

Bayern Munich are prepared to offer a five-year contract for Luis Diaz amid interest from Barcelona, with the Liverpool winger open to a departure.

Bayern Munich have reportedly been hit with another transfer setback after a €40 million (£35m/$47m) bid for Nick Woltemade was rejected by VFB Stuttgart. According to German outlet Bild, the proposal, which also included an additional €5 million in performance-related bonuses, was deemed far below Stuttgart’s expectations for the 23-year-old attacker.

Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of Cameroonian forward Christian Kofane after his impressive spell with Albacete in Spain's second division.

Bayern Munich have reportedly submitted an opening bid of €52 million (£45m) for Luis Diaz, but Liverpool are holding firm on their £68 million valuation of the Colombian winger. Despite ongoing contract uncertainty, the Reds remain reluctant to sell Diaz, though Bayern’s interest signals their intent to strengthen ahead of their Bundesliga title defence.

Harry Kane is being backed to emulate the longevity of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with there no “finish line” in sight for the Bayern star.

Despite guiding Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga title, Vincent Kompany now faces criticism from a club legend after Club World Cup exit.

Stuttgart are relaxed about the speculation surrounding Nick Woltemade, dismissing talk of a move to Bayern Munich as a result of the "silly season".

Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, joining Newcastle, Arsenal and Manchester United in the race for the French striker. The Reds have been impressed by the 23-year-old and are exploring a potential swoop as they weigh up attacking reinforcements amid uncertainty over a move for the Magpies' Alexander Isak.

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Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a deal to sign talented youngster Farid Alfa-Ruprecht from Manchester City, in a deal worth €5 million (£4m/$6m).

Bayer Leverkusen plot a double-swoop for PSV's Johan Bakayoko and Malik Tillman, with Premier League teams in for the former.

Former Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels claimed that Gianluigi Donnarumma's challenge on Jamal Musiala was a completely normal action.

Youssoufa Moukoko has opened up on his 'difficult' period after leaving Borussia Dortmund to join Copenhagen.

AC Milan plans to re-open talks with Bayer Leverkusen and Valencia for Granit Xhaka and Javi Guerra after their bid for Ardon Jashari was rejected.

Stuttgart remain confident Nick Woltemade will stay put despite Bayern Munich’s interest, pointing to a long-standing agreement signed last year.

Al-Hilal want to sign a new striker and have lined up Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko as a potential addition to their squad.

Newcastle United have reportedly entered the race to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, joining Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea in the hunt for the prolific French striker. The 23-year-old is hot property after a breakout season with the Bundesliga campaign, but Frankfurt’s €100 million (£86.2m) price tag remains a major hurdle for potential suitors.