Bundesliga news

Arsenal have made a breakthrough in their bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, after a loan with obligation to buy deal was struck.

Lothar Matthaus backed Nick Woltemade’s Premier League move, highlighting Stuttgart’s transfer stance and why the striker suits English football.

Liverpool are reportedly ready to submit a British-record £130 million ($175m) bid for Alexander Isak as Newcastle close in on Nick Woltemade as a replacement. The Reds, who have been circling the Swedish forward all summer, are said to be moving closer to tabling an official offer this weekend, with The Telegraph claiming the next 48 hours will be crucial.

Vincent Kompany says money is the decisive factor behind players like Nick Woltemade opting to move to the Premier League instead of Bayern Munich.

Stuttgart want to sign Brighton's Brajan Gruda on loan with the winger disappointed by a lack of playing time under coach Fabian Hurzeler.

Borussia Dortmund are closing in on the signing of Wolves striker Fabio Silva, with the forward set for a potential debut against Union Berlin.

Tottenham are poised to sign Xavi Simons, with the RB Leipzig star completing a medical ahead of a €60 million (£52m/$70m) move.

Reyna expressed excitement about his move to Gladbach, citing positive conversations with the coaching staff and their league aspirations as key factors

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted an initial €60 million (£51.8m/$70m) bid with RB Leipzig to sign Xavi Simons before the September 1 transfer deadline. The transfer fee could potentially increase to €70m (£60.5m/$81.7m) if all the bonuses are achieved. Spurs are moving aggressively in the transfer market as they look to beat Premier League rivals Chelsea in the race.

Newcastle have agreed a deal with Stuttgart for striker Nick Woltemade, meaning Alexander Isak's desired move to Liverpool could soon accelerate.

Tottenham have reportedly sent a bid close to €70 million (£60m/$82m) for RB Leipzig star, Xavi Simons, as Thomas Frank's side aim to beat Chelsea to the Netherlands international. The 21-year-old has already been granted permission to skip training and fly to London to sort out his future, setting up a high-stakes tug-of-war before the deadline.

Harvey Elliott is reportedly more likely to stay at Liverpool this summer despite seemingly being on the brink of an RB Leipzig transfer.

Ex-Liverpool and Bayern Munich player Markus Babbel criticised Jobe Belligham's father's behaviour after his heated conversation at Borussia Dortmund.

Dayot Upamecano wants a pay rise to match Alphonso Davies as Bayern Munich prepare talks over a contract extension with the French defender.

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up the pace in the final days of the transfer window by opening direct negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie. The Gunners, determined to bolster their backline before the deadline slams shut, are now thrashing out the fine print of a potential agreement after already agreeing personal terms with the 23-year-old.

Erik ten Hag is already under scrutiny at Bayer Leverkusen after early performances failed to show signs of his trademark philosophy.

Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea. According to Sky Germany, the west London outfit are willing to sanction a loan move with an obligation to buy, should a permanent deal prove tricky to finalise. But there’s a catch, as interested sides must stump up a hefty £10 million ($13.5m) loan fee.