Harry Kane is currently playing at a level that few are able to match, cementing his status as the premier marksman in European football. Former England striker Peter Crouch believes Kane's performances have made the Bayern Munich captain a frontrunner to lift the game's most prestigious individual honour, Ballon d'Or.
Nico Schlotterbeck has handed Borussia Dortmund a significant boost by committing his long-term future to the club, but the deal may not be as straightforward as it seems. Despite signing a massive contract extension until 2031, the German international has ensured a potential exit path remains open with new contract contains a release clause, valid from this summer, and which only applies to a select few clubs.