Bayer Leverkusen have joined the chase to sign SV Werder Bremen goalkeeper Mio Backhaus this summer, as competition heats up for the highly-rated 22-year-old shot-stopper.
Bayern Munich have initiated contact with Dušan Vlahović’s representatives as the Juventus striker’s contract negotiations stall, with the Bavarians seeking attacking reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window.
AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale plans major sackings after the Atalanta defeat, while FC Bayern Munich open talks for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz.
Marcel Schmelzer has left Borussia Dortmund after more than two decades, stepping down from the U23 coaching team to take a break and focus on his family.
1. FC Köln have reached an agreement with 19-year-old centre-back Abubacarr Kinteh, though the Bundesliga club must still negotiate a fee with Tromsø IL amid interest from England.
SC Freiburg have confirmed that left-back Berkay Yilmaz will return from his loan spell at 1. FC Nürnberg and has signed a new contract with the Bundesliga club ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Hertha BSC defeated Greuther Fürth 2-1 in a dramatic clash in Berlin, despite playing with ten men for over an hour. The result leaves Greuther Fürth in the automatic relegation zone ahead of the final matchday, while teenage sensation Kennet Eichhorn boosted his reputation with a stunning goal amid transfer links to FC Bayern Munich.
Hamburger SV claimed a stunning 3-2 victory over Europa League finalists SC Freiburg at the Volksparkstadion, with Luka Vušković marking his likely final home appearance with a fortunate goal.
Leonardo Bittencourt is set to leave Werder Bremen this summer, but a thigh injury means the Brazilian midfielder will not play for the club again before his departure.