Kompany names youthful Bayern side for Wehen Wiesbaden friendly
Bayern Munich will field an academy-heavy lineup in their opening pre-season fixture against SV Wehen Wiesbaden, with only six senior players available due to World Cup commitments.
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Werder Bremen target Jordan Holsgrove amid Championship competition
Werder Bremen are monitoring Jordan Holsgrove as the Bundesliga club considers a move for the Scottish midfielder, though they face competition from several English Championship sides including Charlton Athletic.
Openda set for Lyon loan return after Juventus struggles
Belgian striker Loïs Openda is poised to rejoin Ligue 1 with Olympique Lyonnais on loan from Juventus just one year after his €43m move to Italy. The 26-year-old scored only twice in 34 appearances during a difficult spell in Serie A.
De la Fuente condemns Argentina players’ conduct as FIFA opens World Cup final probe
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has condemned Argentina players for their conduct following the World Cup final, as FIFA opens a formal investigation into post-match clashes.
Atlético Madrid complete €40m signing of Kang-in Lee from PSG
Atlético de Madrid have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Kang-in Lee from Paris Saint-Germain. The South Korea international joins for a reported fee of €40 million and has signed a five-year contract.
Goretzka to Juventus: Transfer Still Possible as Salary Reports Dismissed
Leon Goretzka’s proposed move to Juventus remains viable despite reports of financial collapse, according to Sport BILD journalist Christian Falk.
Giannoulis set for PAOK return as Augsburg agree €3.5m deal
FC Augsburg defender Dimitrios Giannoulis is poised to return to PAOK after the clubs reached agreement on a €3.5 million transfer fee plus bonuses.
Greuther Fürth sign Hungarian defender Keresztes from Nyíregyháza
Greuther Fürth have secured Hungarian centre-back Krisztián Keresztes on an initial loan from Nyíregyháza with an obligation to buy. The 26-year-old arrives following a productive spell at Dundee United.
Fortuna Düsseldorf comeback sinks Borussia Dortmund in pre-season friendly
3. Liga side Fortuna Düsseldorf came from behind to defeat Borussia Dortmund at the Merkur Spiel-Arena. Mathis Albert opened the scoring for the visitors before Fabian Schleusener and Anas Slimani turned the match around.
Italy minister slams FIGC’s Guardiola ‘gamble’ as Pirlo appointment nears
Italy’s Sport Minister Andrea Abodi has criticised the FIGC’s public attempt to recruit Pep Guardiola, calling it a “gamble” as the federation prepares to appoint Andrea Pirlo on a four-year contract.