American tycoon John Textor has expressed a bold desire to expand his multi-club football empire by launching an ambitious takeover bid for Eintracht Frankfurt. The former Crystal Palace shareholder claimed to be the "perfect" investor for the German side, citing ancestral links to the city as he looked to add a Bundesliga heavyweight to his global portfolio.
Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown has addressed the intensifying speculation linking him with a high-profile move to the Premier League, amid reported interest from Arsenal and Manchester City. The 22-year-old is reportedly subject to a massive €65 million valuation, a fee that would see the highly-rated left-back become the joint-most expensive player in his position.
Eintracht Frankfurt can continue to count on Mario Götze in the future. The 2014 World Cup winner, who boasts five Bundesliga titles from his time at Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, has extended his contract with the Hessen-based club, which was due to expire at the end of the season, until the summer of 2028, making a clear commitment to the team.
Uli Hoeneß, honorary president of FC Bayern Munich, has advised Eintracht Frankfurt against selling any more of its top players. The Bundesliga rivals had become the league’s most successful sellers in recent years, but are currently struggling to meet their sporting ambitions.
Bayern Munich star Harry Kane bagged yet another double to fire the Bavarian giants past Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday at the Allianz Area. Vincent Kompany's side survived a late scare to take all three points and extend their lead over Borussia Dortmund to nine. However, there was disappointment for the hosts as they lost Alphonso Davies to injury early in the second half.