Bundesliga news

Bayern Munich claimed a 2-1 victory over Grasshopper Zurich in their final pre-season friendly of the summer, with Harry Kane appearing off the bench.

Borussia Dortmund are back in the hunt for Renato Veiga following Niklas Sule's injury, with Juventus also tracking the Portuguese defender.

Manchester United have reportedly offered their out-of-favour striker Rasmus Hojlund on loan to German champions Bayern Munich as they look to offload the £72m flop this summer. Hojlund has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford to end his nightmare spell with the Red Devils. It was earlier reported that Serie A giants AC Milan are also keen on signing the Danish forward.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has admitted he is still haunted by his Ballon d’Or disappointment at Bayern Munich. The Poland international was favourite for the 2020 award before it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and then came second to Lionel Messi in the vote the following year.

Bayer Leverkusen are navigating a possible move for former Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof, a report says.

Bayern Munich are preparing replacements for outgoing Kingsley Coman, with two Chelsea stars among their transfer targets.

The Stuttgart bosses have handed Bayern Munich a final deadline to pursue Nick Woltemade's signing, despite the move being off the table.

The Juventus star showcased his jersey swap with American compatriot following their clubs' preseason friendly, posting the exchange on his Instagram

Benjamin Sesko says he wants Manchester United to "fly high again", while revealing his reasons for joining the club.

The former United States soccer prodigy has drawn parallels between his own career challenges and those currently facing American midfielder in Germany

Jobe Bellingham was given a hero's welcome by Borussia Dortmund fans when the ex-Sunderland man was unveiled to them at Signal Iduna Park.

Manchester City have entered the race to sign RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, threatening to derail Chelsea’s ongoing pursuit of the Dutch attacker. The Citizens, preparing for Savinho’s likely departure, have made contact with Simons’ camp in an attempt to lure him away. The Blues remain in talks over a £60 million ($80.5m) deal, but City’s late involvement could complicate matters.

Christopher Nkunku has been linked with a surprise return to RB Leipzig as Chelsea continue their push to sign Xavi Simons. The French forward is among several players the Blues have put on the table during negotiations with the Bundesliga side. However, the proposed move is far from straightforward as talks continue between the Premier League and Bundesliga side.

The former USMNT player says Reyna could regain public support if he can find more minutes on the club level

Harry Kane is set to lose his team-mate, Kingsley Coman, as the Bayern Munich star has reportedly agreed to join Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. According to German outlet Bild, the Riyadh-based club have been pursuing the French international relentlessly in recent days, and now, the finish line is in sight. The deal on the table would hand Coman an eye-watering salary of between €25-€30 million (£22m/$29m - £26m/$35m) a year.

RB Leipzig are reportedly ready to bring Christopher Nkunku back to Germany, as part of a blockbuster deal that would see Xavi Simons join Chelsea in a £60 million ($81m) move. The Bundesliga side have floated the sensational idea of a player-plus-cash swap with Chelsea preparing to move out several players, including Nkunku, before going all-in on their top attacking targets.

Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has been named Germany’s Footballer of the Year, finishing well clear of Michael Olise in the vote by sports journalists. The German midfielder’s triumph means Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, despite scoring 41 goals last season, missed out on a place in the top three entirely in a surprising snub for the England captain.