Borussia Dortmund have apparently withdrawn from the race for young star Said El Mala. Sporting managing director Lars Ricken confirmed this to Funke Mediengruppe.
Toby Alderweireld has tipped former Belgium team-mate and Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany to become FIFA president in the future. The former defender believes the game urgently needs a true football figure to protect traditions and keep commercial interests in check.
While sporting director Max Eberl is being lined up for a new contract, Christoph Freund’s future remains unresolved. There are said to still be doubts within the FC Bayern Munich hierarchy regarding the duo’s working relationship.
MLS outfit LAFC have strengthened their forward line with the permanent signing of German attacker Armindo Sieb from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. The 23-year-old former Germany youth international joins the Black and Gold on a long-term deal running through the 2028-29 season, with a club option to extend for a further year.
Filippo Mane has been playing for Borussia Dortmund for more than four years, but the centre-back is still a long way from a major breakthrough because of injuries. Now the 21-year-old is among the winners of BVB's pre-season.
RB Leipzig are moving quickly to reinvest the massive windfall from their Yan Diomande sale to Real Madrid, with the Bundesliga giants now closing in on a double swoop from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. The German outfit have reportedly reached full agreements on personal terms with both Samir El Mourabet and former Chelsea winger Diego Moreira as they look to reshape their attacking options for the new campaign.
Leeds United are intensifying their efforts to bolster their defensive options before the transfer window slams shut, with Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back Nico Elvedi emerging as a primary target. The move would see the Swiss international reunite with Daniel Farke at Elland Road following their time together in the Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig are looking for a replacement after the transfer of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid. They have apparently reached an agreement with one potential candidate.
Sacha Boey, Joao Palhinha, Bryan Zaragoza: all three players are set to leave Bayern Munich for good this summer transfer window. But there appears to be progress with only one of them.
After a difficult early summer, Atakan Karazor is now also enduring a difficult pre-season at VfB Stuttgart. Is the captain slipping quietly and silently overboard?
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has provided a glimpse into the buzzing atmosphere within the Germany camp following the landmark appointment of Jurgen Klopp. The former Liverpool and BVB icon has been appointed to take charge of the national team, sparking a fresh wave of optimism across the country.
Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has expressed total confidence in his ability to secure the starting spot at RB Leipzig following his impressive World Cup campaign. The 35-year-old shot-stopper joined the Bundesliga outfit on a two-year deal following his exit from Sevilla, returning to Red Bull Arena for a second spell with high ambitions.
Bayern Munich defender Jonathan Tah has praised the impressive managerial qualities of both Vincent Kompany and Xabi Alonso. The Germany international highlighted how the legendary former players use their vast experience to emotionally connect with their squads and successfully implement tactical ideas.
To avoid throwing money away in the transfer market, Borussia Dortmund have apparently fundamentally changed their internal approach in their pursuit of target players.
Niko Kovac is planning to use Maximilian Beier as a wing-back at Borussia Dortmund. That is reminiscent of Kovac's approach at Bayern Munich and is likely once again to deprive an attacking player of his greatest strengths.
Bayern Munich have taken drastic measures to ensure total privacy at their Sabener Strasse training base by installing a massive, high-tech anti-spying wall. The Bundesliga giants are determined to grant head coach Vincent Kompany the secrecy he requires to prepare his squad for the upcoming campaign without external interference.
Bayer Leverkusen sensation Christian Kofane has broken his silence regarding the intense speculation linking him with a high-profile move to Arsenal. The 20-year-old forward, who has become one of the most talked-about talents in the Bundesliga, admitted to being completely unaware of the staggering price tag placed upon him by his own representative.
While Borussia Dortmund are going all in in the battle for Said El Mala, 1. FC Cologne have apparently already found a successor for the breakout star.
Bayern Munich have officially secured the signature of 18-year-old Senegalese talent Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. The youngster is being tipped to fill the midfield void left by club legend Leon Goretzka, with manager Vincent Kompany already impressed by his dynamic pace and intelligence during his recent trial period.
Bayern Munich are reportedly exploring a surprise move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago as they look to secure a reliable deputy for Harry Kane. Despite senior figures at the Allianz Arena previously suggesting their incoming business was concluded for the summer, the search for a traditional number nine appears to have been reignited.