AS Monaco Contact Stoke City Over Éric Bocat Amid Left-Back Search
AS Monaco have approached Stoke City regarding French full-back Éric Bocat as they seek reinforcements at left-back following summer departures.
Heidenheim Nearing €3.2m Capture of FC Thun Left-Back Heule
1. FC Heidenheim are closing in on the signing of FC Thun defender Michael Heule for a fee understood to be around €3.2 million. The Swiss left-back is poised for his first career move outside Switzerland following an impressive championship-winning campaign.
Bayern Fans Lead Campaign to Abolish VAR in German Football
Fan groups across Germany, including Bayern Munich’s Südkurve, have launched a campaign to abolish the Video Assistant Referee system in the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal. The movement has gained support from club officials such as FC Augsburg managing director Michael Ströll.
MSV Duisburg vs SV Elversberg: Confirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups
Bundesliga newcomers SV Elversberg hand competitive debuts to Noah Darvich and Cole Campbell as they visit 3. Liga side MSV Duisburg in the DFB-Pokal first round.
Confirmed Lineups: Viktoria Köln vs 1. FC Nürnberg
Miroslav Klose names an attacking side including Mohamed Ali Zoma, Piet Scobel and Julian Justvan as 1. FC Nürnberg aim to continue their perfect start away at Viktoria Köln.
Eintracht Frankfurt Face DFB-Pokal Debutants SC St. Tönis After Heavy Brentford Defeat
Eintracht Frankfurt begin their DFB-Pokal campaign against fifth-tier debutants SC St. Tönis, seeking redemption following a humiliating 7-0 pre-season loss to Brentford.
Bayern Munich secure teen defender Cassiano Kiala until 2030
The 17-year-old, who became the club’s second-youngest debutant last season, has committed his future to the Bundesliga champions despite injury setbacks.
Galatasaray close in on Demirović after Stuttgart reject €15m bid
Galatasaray are nearing an agreement to sign Ermedin Demirović from VfB Stuttgart after talks progressed following a rejected €15 million opening offer.
Bayern Munich chief scout Schmadtke faces sack as Vivell emerges as replacement
Nils Schmadtke is under internal pressure at Bayern Munich over alleged leaks, with Manchester United scout Christopher Vivell lined up as his potential successor.
Record Holder Extends Freiburg Stay
Vincenzo Grifo has committed his future to SC Freiburg by signing a contract extension. The Bundesliga club did not reveal the duration of the new deal for their record goalscorer and assist provider.