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.
Mainz secured a 4-1 victory over Kaiserslautern in their third pre-season fixture, though the win was overshadowed by an injury to summer signing Ransford Königsdörffer.
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.
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.
Borussia Dortmund are tracking Ajax midfielder Rayane Bounida as an alternative option, though Konstantinos Karetsas remains their primary target for the attacking midfield position.