Mineiro I Overview

Belgium Under-21 international Nathan de Cat of Hoffenheim has explained to Bild why he turned down offers from apparently interested top clubs such as Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart.

1. FC Cologne will probably be able to look forward to a million-euro payment from Bayern Munich after the international match between Germany and Serbia. The reason: Jonas Urbig.

Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their efforts to secure a long-term succession plan for Manuel Neuer, with a former Arsenal star emerging as a shock candidate. The Bundesliga giants are scanning the market for experienced reinforcements to stabilise their goalkeeping department as their legendary number one approaches the twilight of his career.

Bayern Munich winger Bryan Zaragoza has opened up about the sliding doors moment that almost saw him wear the famous Barcelona colours. Currently on loan at Espanyol, the Spanish international confirmed that serious negotiations took place to bring him to the Camp Nou before his career-defining move to the Bundesliga.