SL Benfica have entered the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Edson Álvarez, intensifying competition with 1.FC Köln who remain interested but face financial hurdles.
Alphonso Davies intends to remain at Bayern Munich and fight for his starting role despite the Bundesliga club being open to offers for the Canada international.
1.FC Kaiserslautern have reached an agreement with TSG Hoffenheim to sign striker Erencan Yardımcı in a deal that would break the club’s transfer record. The Turkish forward is set to join initially on loan with an obligation to buy.
VfL Bochum have signed Estonia captain Karol Mets on a free transfer following his departure from relegated St. Pauli. The 33-year-old defender joins after three years with the Hamburg club.
Nelson Weiper has joined Austrian side Sturm Graz on a season-long loan from Mainz 05 for the 2026/27 campaign. The 21-year-old striker departs seeking regular first-team football after scoring seven goals in 74 appearances for the Bundesliga club.
18-year-old England youth international Reigan Heskey has joined 1. FC Köln from Manchester City on a permanent deal worth slightly over €2 million, with the Bundesliga club beating several rivals for his signature.
Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly submitted an opening bid for Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, who enters the final year of his contract. The Nigerian international is also attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
FC Schalke 04 have signed Germany international Robin Gosens from Fiorentina on an initial loan deal reported to include an obligation to buy. The 32-year-old arrives after being frozen out by new Fiorentina coach Fabio Grosso.
Mainz 05 have secured the services of veteran goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow from Heart of Midlothian. The 34-year-old will initially remain with the Scottish club for two Champions League qualifiers before competing for the Bundesliga side’s number-one shirt.