At the start of the Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart face the toughest possible task straight away with an away trip to Bayern Munich. To make matters worse, the Swabians have been plagued by bad luck with injuries. Nikolas Nartey is emblematic of that, as he would have travelled to Munich with plenty of momentum behind him.
His eighth season at Bayern Munich could prove a defining one for Alphonso Davies. If he stays fit, can he rediscover his old form? Or will he develop into a problem for the Munich club?
Bayern Munich concluded their pre-season tour of Asia on a high note, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Kai Tak Sports Park. Despite a dominant start from the Bundesliga giants, Unai Emery's side produced a spirited late rally that forced Manuel Neuer into heroics to preserve the win.
Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius Junior always seemed like a stretch. It emerged in a bombshell revelation in late July that the Gunners were 'exploring' the possibility of striking a deal for the Real Madrid superstar as they seek to make a marquee left-wing signing, but those explorations ultimately came to nothing as he agreed a new contract at the Bernabeu. So, where do they turn next?
A sensational spectacle unfolded in the Colombian Cup. The reigning champions Junior FC lost in dramatic fashion to their own reserve team - and Bayern Munich’s Luis Diaz was there live.
Harry Kane is reportedly ready to commit his long-term future to Bayern Munich, with club CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen confirming that both parties are eager to agree on a contract extension. The England captain has enjoyed a sensational spell in Germany since his arrival from Tottenham, cementing his status as one of the world's most clinical finishers.
Arijon Ibrahimovic is planned as Luis Diaz’s backup at Bayern Munich next season. The 20-year-old has impressed with his pace and is benefiting from developments in the transfer market.
