Keanan Bennetts signs for FC Ingolstadt 04 as free agent
Former England youth international Keanan Bennetts has joined German third-tier side FC Ingolstadt 04 as a free agent following his departure from Notts County.
Bundesliga
Köln begin pre-season with 5-0 rout of FC Rheinsüd Köln
Köln began their pre-season preparations with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over FC Rheinsüd Köln, as Marius Bülter scored twice and Malek El Mala found the net.
Serie A introduces automatic wage cuts in bid to close financial gap with rivals
Italian top flight implements automatic 25 per cent wage reductions for relegated clubs from September 2025, as figures reveal Serie A generates less than half the revenue of the Premier League.
SC Freiburg secure Yannik Engelhardt from Como in €7m deal
SC Freiburg have completed the signing of midfielder Yannik Engelhardt from Como 1907 for a reported fee of €7 million, beating Club Brugge to secure the 25-year-old on a long-term contract.
Alphonso Davies commits to Bayern Munich despite transfer speculation
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.
Kaiserslautern Agree Record-Breaking Deal for Hoffenheim’s Yardımcı
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 Secure Estonia Captain Karol Mets on Free Transfer
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 joins Sturm Graz on season-long loan from Mainz
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.
Bischof to inherit Goretzka’s number 8 shirt at Bayern from 2026/27
Bayern Munich have confirmed that midfielder Tom Bischof will inherit the number 8 shirt from departing Leon Goretzka for the 2026/27 campaign.
Mainz Beat Kaiserslautern 4-1 in Pre-Season Friendly as Königsdörffer Suffers Injury
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.