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17Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bakayoko Departs PSV for RB Leipzig

GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 5: Johan Bakayoko of PSV runs with the ball during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and PSV at Euroborg on April 5, 2025 in Groningen, Netherlands. RB Leipzig has confirmed the signing of PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the Bundesliga side with PSV Eindhoven receiving around €20 million. Bakayoko came through the PSV academy and the club rejected big money moves from PSG for the winger before he lost his place last season to Ivan Peresic. Now, with his contract coming into the final year, PSV were forced into accepting a lower fee. A number of clubs from England, France and Germany circled the Belgian this summer but it is RB Leipzig that won the race. PSV are now working on finding a r...

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16Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich willing to go to €100 million for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 01: Rodrygo #11 of Real Madrid C.F. walks onto the pitch prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. According to a report from Diario AS journalist Eduardo Burgos, Bayern Munich is battling Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo — and would even be willing to €100 million to secure a deal (which seems outrageous for Bayern Munich): Rodrygo’s future remains uncertain. In addition to Arsenal’s interest, Liverpool has shown interest in recent days. Pini Zahavi is mediating for the Reds. Bayern Munich is monitoring his situation. They would be willing to reach €100M. Everything will depend on what happens with Luis Díaz....

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15Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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RB Leipzig and PSV finalize €22m Johan Bakayoko transfer

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - JULY 5: Johan Bakayoko of PSV battles for the ball with Charles Vanhoutte of Royale Union SG during the Pre-Season Friendly match between PSV Eindhoven and Royale Union SG at PSV Campus de Herdgang on July 5, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. All reliable German footballing media sources are currently confirming a Sky Germany report on Johan Bakayoko’s transfer to RB Leipzig. The deal to bring the Belgian international to the Bundesliga is done. The 22-year-old is due in Leipzig on Tuesday for his RB medical. Bakayoko will move to the German Red Bulls for a base-transfer-fee of €18m. An additional €4m in bonuses are included. The 18-times-capped Belgian international will sign a four-year-contract. After Arthur Vermeeren’s permanent capture and the purchases of...

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14Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Augsburg wrap up purchase of Han-Noah Massengo and sale of Dion Drena Beljo

Han-Noah MASSENGO of Auxerre during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Auxerre and Havre at Stade Abbe Deschamps on May 4, 2025 in Auxerre, France. Kicker reports that FC Augsburg have finalized the details of two pending transfers. If all goes according to plan, the Bundesliga outfit should have one new arrival and one departure to confirm soon. Kicker offers up plenty specifics of the purchase of Burnley midfielder Han-Noah Massengo and the sale of striker Dion Drena Beljo. Augsburg were reported to be in advanced negotiations to sign Massengo several days ago. Kicker reports that the 24-year-old is due in the Fuggerstadt on Monday for a medical. Burnley will receive a €3m transfer fee for the player they acquired on a free from Bristol City two years ago. Massengo will sign a f...

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13Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Jonathan Tah gives high praise to Bayern Munich teammate Lennart Karl

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 5: Jonathan Tah of FC Bayern Munchen runs with the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 5, 2025 in Atlanta, United States. Bayern Munich has a new central defender in former Bayer Leverkusen veteran Jonathan Tah. Tah brings massive experience from the Bundesliga to a Bayern backline which desperately needs some experience. Upon his arrival with Bayern Munich at the FIFA Club World Cup, the German defender gave high praise to a new face, Lennart Karl. Lennart Karl was a highlight of Bayern’s appearance at the Club World Cup. In his 45 minutes, he made a great impression with some great attacking runs and energy. Tah was one of many Bayern players that noti...

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11Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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VfB Stuttgart reject Bayern Munich’s first bid for Nick Woltemade

Nick Woltemade of VfB Stuttgart looks on during the DFB pokal semi-final match between VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig at MHP Arena Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany on April 2, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Bild reports that VfB Stuttgart have rejected Bayern Munich’s first bid for striker Nick Woltemade, as it was well below their valuation. Bayern’s first bid was worth €40m plus €5m in bonuses, and Stuttgart immediately rejected the bid earlier today as the offer is well below what they would accept for the 23-year-old. The price that Stuttgart have set, which they would allow Woltemade to leave, would be €80m. The Swabians are in the strongest position when it comes to negotiating with Bayern, as Woltemade still has a contract at the club until 2028, me...

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11Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Mainz sign Norwegian defender Andreas Hanche-Olsen to contract extension

Andreas Hanche-Olsen of 1.FSV Mainz 05 looks on during the Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and Mainz 05 at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, Berlin, Germany on January 19, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Mainz 05 centre-back Andreas Hanche-Olsen became the fourth defender to sign a contract extension with his Bundesliga outfit in the last four months on Thursday evening. The 21-times-capped Norwegian international joined the ranks of three Germans who were often asked to deputize for him.Danny da Costa and Dominik Kohr were inked to new deals in April. Veteran Stefan Bell received an extension in May. On Thursday evening, it was Hanche-Olsen’s turn. The 28-year-old extended his working papers, due to expire at the end of next season, until 2028. ...

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10Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich enquire about RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons

Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig scores and celebrates his teams first goal during the 1. Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on May 17, 2025. The Athletic report that Bayern Munich have enquired about signing Xavi Simons. The Dutchman only joined RB Leipzig on a permanent basis in January following a successful loan spell from Paris Saint-Germain but after the Saxony club missed out on European football completely, the 22-year-old wants to depart the club this summer. Newcastle United and Barcelona have both shown interest in signing Simons, but neither club has made a noticeable approach. Meanwhile although Bayern have enquired, there’s been no negotiations between the clubs, per The Athletic, who add that the Netherlands international has s...

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10Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich defender is exploring switch to Belgium national team

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 05: Sacha Boey #23 of FC Bayern Munchen runs with the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. As a top five club in the world, Bayern Munich expects the players to spend the international breaks with their respective national teams. Every now and then, the path to playing time is blocked or nonexistent. For one particular player, that might be the case. According to Sacha Tavolieri (via @iMiaSanMia), Sacha Boey could switch international allegiance to Belgium. The player was born to a Belgian mother and his entourage has contacted the Belgian federation to inform them of his availability. Boey is very open to playing for Belgium in th...

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5Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich prez Herbert Hainer eager to see PSG match at Club World Cup

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 29: President of Bayern Munich Herbert Hainer and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attend the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between CR Flamengo and FC Bayern Munich at Hard Rock Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer is eager to see his squad face-off with Paris Saint-Germain at the Club World Cup. “Paris are definitely one of the best teams in Europe at the moment and have also played well so far in this Club World Cup. We’re facing the Champions League winners with the utmost respect - but we are FC Bayern and don’t have to hide. As we’ve seen, our team is in good form – and when two top teams play against each other, it’s always a spectacle for the fan...

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1Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid rule out signing of €27m-rated Bayer Leverkusen star – report

Patrik Schick of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on during the 1.Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on May 11, 2025. Real Madrid have decided not to move forward with the signing of Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick, according to an update from Fichajes. Schick, who was personally requested by Xabi Alonso, seemed set to become Los Blancos’ next big attacking reinforcement. The Czech forward, valued at around €40 million, was expected to add depth to the squad. However, the impressive performances of young forward Gonzalo Garcia have completely changed the club’s plans. Initially, Garcia got his chance in the team because key forwards like Kylian Mbappe and Endrick were unavailable. But instead of just filling in, he seized the...

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29Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Eintracht Frankfurt in talks with Franjo Ivanović’s entourage

FARO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 6: Franjo Ivanovic of Croatia with Liam Walker of Gibraltar in action during the European Qualifiers Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Gibraltar and Croatia at Estadio Algarve on June 6, 2025 in Faro, Portugal. Sacha Tavolieri reports that Eintracht Frankfurt are in talks with the entourage of Union SG striker Franjo Ivanović (21) as a potential replacement for Hugo Ekitiké. Ivanović scored 16 goals and provided seven assists in 34 appearances for Union SG last season as the Brussels club went on to lift their first league title since 1935. The Croat only joined the club in 2024 from HNK Rijeka for €4m, and his performances has since resulted in a call up to the national team, where he has scored two goals in four games since earning his first cap in March 2...

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28Jun By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Adam Aznou seeking exit from Bayern Munich

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 15: Thomas Mueller #25 of FC Bayern Munchen celebrates scoring his team's tenth goal with Adam Aznou #49 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern München and Auckland City FC at TQL Stadium on June 15, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. After signing Jonathan Tah on a free transfer, Bayern Munich have no immediate plans to sign a defender during the remainder of the summer transfer window. They are well covered in all positions across the back four. However, they could potentially lose one young star after the Club World Cup. Adam Aznou was drafted into the squad for the Club World Cup after his successful loan spell at Real Valladolid during the second half of the season. Aznou travelled to the USA as a deputy to Raphael Guerreiro in the left-back...

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26Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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VfB Stuttgart set a €60m asking price for Nick Woltemade

TOPSHOT - Stuttgart's German forward #11 Nick Woltemade (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) final football match between Arminia Bielefeld and VfB Stuttgart at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on May 24, 2025. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) / DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND QUASI-VIDEO. (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images) Bild reports that VfB Stuttgart have internally set an asking price of €60m for striker Nick Woltemade, whose stock continues to rise this summer. The 23 year old has played a starting role in Germany’s run to the under-21 Euros final, scoring six and assisting three, which has resulted in increased exposure and interest in the striker. Stuttgart have set an internal askin...

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24Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea closing in on deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens

Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the 1. Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on March 15, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Chelsea are pushing to finalise an agreement to buy Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Enzo Maresca has made no secret of his desire to sign a winger and talks over Gittens are moving in the right direction. Bayern Munich are also monitoring developments around the England Under-21 international but Chelsea are confident they will not be outflanked by the Bundesliga champions. It is understood that figures from Chelsea’s recruitment department have been able to hold face-to-face talks with their Dortmund counterparts at the Club World Cup. Chel...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich set record with 10-0 win

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 15: Kingsley Coman of Bayern (C) celebrating his goal with his teammate Harry Kane of Bayern (R) and Raphael Guerreiro (L) during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between FC Bayern Munchen and Auckland City FC at TQL Stadium on June 15, 2025 in Cincinnati, United States. After a grueling club soccer season, it was tough to know how some of the biggest European teams would approach the Club World Cup but Bayern Munich delivered an answer in their first group stage game, dismantling amateur Auckland City FC 10-0. It's a record win for a team taking part in the Club World Cup as Bayern surpassed Al-Hilal's 6-1 victory over Al Jazira in 2021. No team has ever scored more goals than Bayern's nine in a Club World Cup match either. With the tournament be...

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9Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Jobe Bellingham to follow in Jude’s footsteps as Sunderland agree deal with Dortmund

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Jobe Bellingham of Sunderland during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final match between Sheffield United and Sunderland at Wembley Stadium on May 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Jobe Bellingham is poised to swap Sunderland for Borussia Dortmund after the clubs agreed an initial fee of around £28m, potentially rising to £32m. The 19-year-old England Under-21 midfielder, the younger brother of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, has just played a key part in helping Sunderland to secure promotion to the Premier League but is now following in his sibling’s footsteps and heading to the Bundesliga. Jude Bellingham spent three years at Dortmund and his positive experience helped to inform Jobe’s decision to resist not...

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3Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Union Berlin sign striker Andrej Ilic on a permanent basis

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 19: Finn Jeltsch from VfB Stuttgart and Andrej Ilic from 1. FC Union Berlin during the match between 1. FC Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart on April 19, 2025 at Stadion an der alten Foersterei in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Mathias Renner / City-Press GmbH Bildagentur via Getty Images) Union Berlin officially confirmed one of their two rumored striker signings yesterday. Serbian youth international Andrej Ilic signed a four-year-deal with the Bundesliga club recently gained traction with this spring. Terms of the deal with Ilic’s now former Ligue 1 parent club of Lille OSC were not divulged. Once given a chance to play by FCU head coach Steffen Baumgart, Ilic thrived in Köpenick during the 2024/25 Bundesliga Rückrunde. Ilic’s seven league goals left him the...

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1Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bayern Munich star provides return date from knee injury

Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 round of 16 match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Allianz arena, Munich, Germany on March 5, 2025. Bayern Munich had a torrid end to the season on the injury front. They lost several key players to serious injuries, which affected their bid to go all the way in the Champions League. The defensive department at Bayern has been severely impacted by injuries since March. Alphonso Davies was one of the key defenders for Bayern who was ruled out for the season with a serious knee injury. The 24-year-old left-back suffered an injury while playing for Canada during the last international break of the season. Since the knee injury was so serious, Davies had to undergo surgery to r...

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26May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ten Hag succeeds Alonso as Bayer Leverkusen boss

The new head coach of German Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen, Erik ten Hag delivers a press conference in Leverkusen, western Germany, on May 26, 2025. Hag will take over as head coach of German Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen, with a contract running until June 30, 2027, the club announced on May 26, 2025. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images) Erik ten Hag has been confirmed as the new manager of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.Ten Hag, who had been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United last October, replaces Xabi Alonso as boss after the Spanish coach left to join Real Madrid. Leverkusen finished second in the Bundesliga this season but still boast much of the squad that helped them win the title in a historic unbeaten leagu...

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