Bundesliga news

1. FC Köln have lost Eric Martel to 1. FSV Mainz 05 on a free transfer. Salih Özcan, who is also leaving BVB on a free transfer, is reportedly being considered as his replacement.

Lautaro Martinez has named Harry Kane as the best centre-forward in world football ahead of Erling Haaland. The Inter Milan captain praised Kane’s all-round game while also reflecting on his partnership with Marcus Thuram and his own development in Italy.

Manchester United have made enquiries about Julian Ryerson, according to Sky.

Runners-up in the Bundesliga, eliminated in the Champions League play-offs, and knocked out in the DFB-Pokal round of 16—that's Borussia Dortmund's season in a nutshell. Striker Serhou Guirassy is far from satisfied with those results.

Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a move for PSG, while there is also a surprising report regarding Alexander Nübel. The latest news and rumours about FCB.

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing up four possible new signings. Julian Ryerson is attracting plenty of interest. Serhou Guirassy reflects on a disappointing season. Latest BVB news and rumours.

Borussia Dortmund have stepped up their pursuit of Real Madrid starlet Gonzalo Garcia as they look to bolster their attacking options for next season. However, a significant gap in valuation remains, with the Spanish giants demanding a fee that currently sits well outside the Bundesliga outfit's financial reach.

FC Bayern Munich are stepping up their pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown.

Galatasaray are reported to be pursuing midfielder Julian Brandt, who is set to leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer this summer.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Ole Book has shifted the club’s transfer strategy, cooling interest in a permanent move for Jadon Sancho to prioritise a creative playmaker. The German side are eyeing 19-year-old Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri – currently on loan at Marseille – as the ideal successor to Julian Brandt, though a high valuation remains a significant hurdle.

RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande has reaffirmed his commitment to the Bundesliga club despite growing interest from Liverpool. The teenage forward, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise in Germany, has decided to continue his development at the Red Bull Arena for the foreseeable future.

Bayern loanee Joao Palhinha appears poised for a romantic return.

If anyone knows their football, it's the editors at SPOX. As usual, we staked our expertise before the campaign kicked off, fully aware that our reputations were on the line. And while some calls were spot-on, others left us red-faced. Here are the bold predictions we made for the 2025/26 Bundesliga season.

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has sparked controversy by admitting he does not believe his side can compete with Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title next season. The former Bayern boss cited the financial disparity and star power at the Allianz Arena as reasons for his pessimistic outlook for the 2026-27 campaign.