Bundesliga

In a sign that money can’t buy you everything, both Chelsea and Newcastle United appear destined to lost out on a sensational Dutch talent this summer. Transfer windows over the past couple of seasons have been dominated by the Blues with Todd Boehly circumventing the Premier League’s rules in order to bring in some expensive reinforcements at Stamford Bridge. His …

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could be one to watch in this summer’s transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano as he provides an update on the veteran Frenchman’s future. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that there has been speculation over Benzema’s future for some time, though nothing has been decided on the …

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes Jadon Sancho could revive his Manchester United career if Erik ten Hag is replaced by Mauricio Pochettino.  Sancho joined the Red Devils from Borussia Dortmund back in the summer of 2021 but struggled to maintain the excellent standards he set during his time in Germany. The winger returned to Dortmund on loan in January …

Ex-Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann believes it’s a good thing his former club didn’t win the Bundesliga title this season. Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen ended Die Roten’s 11-year reign of terror in the German top flight, becoming the first team in Bundesliga history to remain unbeaten in a single season to lift their first-ever title. After crashing out of the DFB-Pokal — …

Bayern Munich are reportedly now at an advanced stage in their pursuit of the transfer of Schalke wonderkid Assan Ouedraogo, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano on X. Posting from his official X account, Romano explained that Ouedraogo now looked closer to sealing a move to Bayern, with the likely outcome also being that he would remain with Schalke until 2025 …

Bayer Leverkusen may have seen an invincible season and hopes of a treble snatched away by Atalanta on Wednesday, but they quickly recovered to lift the DFB-Pokal, making more history along the way. Die Werkself looked tired and lethargic as they went down 3-0 to their Italian counterparts in Dublin during the week and there’s no doubt the defeat was hard …

Leeds United defender Max Wober is set to make his loan move to Borussia Monchengladbach permanent this summer, according to reports. The Austrian defender only joined Leeds from RB Salzburg in January 2023 but was allowed to leave for the Bundesliga on loan following their relegation from the Premier League last season. Despite some injuries, Wober — described by former …

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Bayern Munich are set to appoint Vincent Kompany as their new coach having agreed a deal with Burnley to bring their manager to Germany ahead of the 2024/25 season. The two clubs have settled on a €12m fee, reports Fabrizio Romano, with the Belgian coach’s contract terms already agreed upon. The 38-year-old has signed a three-year deal at the Allianz …

Although he was always destined for greater things, with respect to Burnley, it’s still a surprise that Vincent Kompany will soon be unveiled as Bayern Munich’s new manager. As a captain and leader of Man City, he was peerless in the dressing room, and that no-nonsense attitude appears to have translated to the dugout. Turning the Bavarians around after one …