Borussia Dortmund have signed attacking player Konstantinos Karetsas from KRC Genk, wrapping up the second-most expensive transfer in the club's history.
As the third centre-back, Min-Jae Kim tends to remain more in the background at Bayern Munich. Coach Vincent Kompany has now given him hope in the battle for places, praising him for his attitude to work - and for his sense of humour.
Konrad Laimer has spoken out on his decision to sign a contract extension with Bayern Munich that keeps him at the club until 2029. Fresh from helping Austria reach the World Cup Round of 32, the versatile 29-year-old insisted he never entertained thoughts of leaving Bavaria despite protracted negotiations over his future.
Kerim Alajbegovic has spoken of his pride after completing a move to Juventus from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee that could rise to €40m. The 18-year-old winger, who spent last season on loan at Salzburg, expressed his delight at joining the Italian giants on a five-year contract and insisted he is ready for the challenge of Serie A.
Harry Kane has been urged to consider an emotional return to Tottenham Hotspur this summer as the England captain continues to shine for Bayern Munich. With his contract in Germany running until 2027, the 33-year-old striker has been publicly called upon to return to North London and complete his legacy by breaking Alan Shearer's Premier League goal record.
Bayern Munich have begun their search for a long-term successor to Harry Kane, shifting their focus towards the Premier League. The German heavyweights are keen to secure a formidable forward capable of eventually filling the massive void that will be left by their prolific goalscorer, sparking fears of a major transfer battle in the near future.
He had long been linked with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, but now he apparently remains in the Bundesliga: Fisnik Asllani is on the verge of a move to RB Leipzig. The forward has already not travelled to TSG Hoffenheim’s training camp. However, to finalise the €30 million deal, the Red Bulls will probably still have to meet one important squad condition.
Mario Götze has responded to the provocative comments made by his former manager Albert Riera and did not have a good word to say about the former Eintracht Frankfurt coach.
Real Madrid are moving closer to a sensational deal for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande as the Ivory Coast international edges toward a record-breaking move to the Santiago Bernabeu. The 19-year-old winger has been omitted from Leipzig’s travelling squad for their pre-season training camp in Austria, heightening expectations that a formal agreement with the Spanish giants is imminent.
Bayern Munich’s board member for marketing, Rouven Kasper, sees the Bundesliga as lagging behind when it comes to internationalisation. He says the clubs must take responsibility.
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has confirmed that Joao Palhinha is not part of the club's plans for the upcoming season. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder is keen on remaining in England, with Premier League sides Aston Villa and Newcastle United both showing interest in his signature.
Dante had definitely imagined his start as coach of Bayern Munich's second team differently: on Friday evening, the FCB youngsters suffered their second defeat in their second game of the season.
Ajax have pulled off a major transfer surprise by securing the signing of Germany international Julian Brandt. The former Borussia Dortmund playmaker was available as a free agent and has penned a three-year deal in Amsterdam after months of secret talks.
Bayern have so far been unable to offload sale candidate Sacha Boey this summer. A permanent transfer to Galatasaray appears to have fallen through in a pretty bitter manner.