Saël Kumbedi Set to Depart Wolfsburg After Bundesliga Relegation
French full-back Saël Kumbedi is poised to leave VfL Wolfsburg following their relegation, with Lazio, Roma and Portuguese clubs among those monitoring the 21-year-old.
Borussia Mönchengladbach sign Polish defender Jan Leszczyński
Borussia Mönchengladbach have secured 19-year-old centre-back Jan Leszczyński from Legia Warszawa on a contract until 2030. The Poland U19 international joins the Bundesliga club with a view to long-term development.
Borussia Mönchengladbach close to €3m Leszczynski capture
Borussia Mönchengladbach are on the verge of signing 19-year-old Polish centre-back Leszczynski from Legia Warsaw for a fee of around €3 million.
Hoffenheim agree terms with Anderlecht teenager De Cat
Hoffenheim have agreed personal terms with Anderlecht’s 17-year-old midfielder De Cat until 2031, though club negotiations are yet to begin. The Belgian international made 36 league appearances last season.
Augsburg in concrete negotiations for Hoffenheim defender Behrens
Augsburg are negotiating with Hoffenheim to sign Hennes Behrens permanently, but the deal depends on selling Dimitrios Giannoulis to PAOK, according to reports.
1. FC Köln sign Georgian defender Luka Lochoshvili from Nürnberg
1. FC Köln have completed the signing of centre-back Luka Lochoshvili from 1. FC Nürnberg for a reported fee of €4–5 million. The 28-year-old Georgian international has agreed a contract until June 2029.
Lyon complete Duranville signing from Dortmund on five-year deal
Olympique Lyonnais have signed Belgian winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund on a contract until 2031, though reports differ on whether the fee is €5 million or €8.5 million.
Nathaniel Brown undergoes Bayern Munich medical ahead of €55m transfer
Nathaniel Brown has arrived in Munich to undergo his medical with Bayern Munich ahead of a reported €55 million transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt. The 23-year-old left-back is expected to sign a contract running until 2031.
Bayern Munich to host VfB Stuttgart in 2026/27 Bundesliga opener on August 28
The German Football League has confirmed the season curtain-raiser at the Allianz Arena, plus dates for the Revierderby between Schalke and Borussia Dortmund.
Hoffenheim Close to Securing Kodai Sano After Revised Bid
TSG Hoffenheim are on the verge of signing Japanese midfielder Kodai Sano from NEC Nijmegen after submitting a renewed bid following an earlier rejection.