Bundesliga news

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.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to hijack Chelsea's move for Xavi Simons after missing out on signing Eberechi Eze, who joined their arch-rivals Arsenal. The Blues have been interested in Simons for quite some time now, while the Dutch international is also keen on moving to Stamford Bridge. However, with Chelsea also showing interest in Fermin Lopez, Spurs could swoop in and secure Simons' transfer.

Dutch club Feyenoord have rejected Bayer Leverkusen’s opening bid for midfielder Quinten Timber amid a tense ongoing contract standoff.

Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has hit out at the Bundesliga’s new 'handshake dialogue' rule, calling it pointless.

Ex-Bayern Munich star Sandro Wagner picked Toni Kroos as the most talented he ever played with, revealing his shock at seeing him as a youth player.

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes says the German side are yet to receive a bid from Arsenal for defender Piero Hincapie.

Fresh details have now emerged from the heated tunnel clash between Jobe Bellingham’s parents and Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl.

Nick Woltemade's Stuttgart team-mate Deniz Undav has shed light on how the transfer saga amid Bayern Munich's interest has affected the attacker.

Brentford have renewed interest in striker Maximilian Beier as Borussia Dortmund move closer to signing Fabio Silva from Wolves.

Lothar Matthaus believes Jobe Bellingham’s parents’ frustration is 'understandable' after midfielder's early substitution in their Bundesliga opener.

Carney Chukwuemeka has been backed to make a difference at Borussia Dortmund but Lothar Matthaus warned Aaron Anselmino won’t fix their shaky defence.

Arsenal had to cancel a private jet that was lined up for Jakub Kiwior to travel to Porto to finalise his £22.5 million move to the Portuguese club. The Gunners are yet to agree on a deal with Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of Piero Hincapie, despite the player agreeing personal terms. The Premier League giants won't be able to sanction Kiwior's transfer unless Hincapie's move is sealed.

Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the signing of Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid after the defender completed a 'secret' medical.

Bayern Munich chief Christoph Freund was not interested in addressing rumours suggesting Michael Olise has an exit clause in his contract.

Eric Dier hailed Manuel Neuer as the GOAT, recalling training ground duels and arguing the Bayern Munich legend is underappreciated in England.