Ernest Poku completes loan switch from Bayer Leverkusen to Besiktas
Dutch forward Ernest Poku has joined Turkish Süper Lig side Besiktas on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, with an automatic purchase clause included in the deal.
Bundesliga
Schlotterbeck Nears Southampton Move from Augsburg
FC Augsburg centre-back Keven Schlotterbeck is expected to undergo a medical at Southampton on Wednesday as he closes in on a €3.85 million transfer to the Championship club.
Fantasy Bundesliga 2026/27: Goalkeeper Guide and Rule Changes
Clean sheets now carry greater weight in Fantasy Bundesliga, while injury absences at Stuttgart and Union Berlin create early budget opportunities between the posts.
Diaby Nearing Bayer Leverkusen Return from Al-Ittihad
Moussa Diaby is closing in on a return to Bayer Leverkusen just over a year after leaving for Saudi Arabia. The winger looks set to leave Al-Ittihad for a fee reported to be around €28-30 million.
Ilyas Ansah undergoes Hull City medical in record €21m Union Berlin deal
Hull City are on the verge of signing Ilyas Ansah from 1. FC Union Berlin for a club-record fee. The forward is undergoing a medical after the clubs agreed a €21 million transfer.
Kim Min-Jae Rejected Arsenal Approach to Remain at Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae rejected interest from Arsenal and several other Premier League clubs this summer, opting to stay in Germany despite the Gunners’ enquiry.
Edmond Tapsoba appointed Bayer Leverkusen captain in place of Robert Andrich
The Burkina Faso international has described his appointment as a “great honour” after succeeding Robert Andrich ahead of the new Bundesliga season.
FC Augsburg agree €3.75m deal for Red Star’s Young-woo Seol
FC Augsburg have reached an agreement with Red Star Belgrade to sign South Korean right-back Young-woo Seol for €3.75 million. The 27-year-old international is expected to undergo a medical before signing a long-term contract.
Ernest Poku set for Beşiktaş medical as Bayer Leverkusen exit nears
Bayer Leverkusen player Ernest Poku is scheduled to undergo a medical examination in Istanbul tomorrow ahead of a loan move to Beşiktaş. The Turkish side have agreed to pay €3 million for the loan with an option to make the transfer permanent for €20 million.
Bayern’s Lennart Karl poised to resume full training this week
Teenage winger Lennart Karl is expected to rejoin full training this week following recovery from a muscle fibre tear. The 18-year-old could feature in Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart.