Bundesliga

Liverpool have been dealt a potentially crucial hammer blow in pursuit of Xabi Alonso. Following Jurgen Klopp’s announcement that he will be leaving the Merseyside giants at the season’s end, the club’s focus is on finding and appointing a suitable successor. Although the Reds are rumoured to be considering multiple managers, including Brighton and Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi, …

Christian Falk has confirmed Timo Werner’s desire to remain with Tottenham beyond the summer window. The former RB Leipzig striker – described as a ‘special’ player by former manager Frank Lampard (via football.london) –  will set back Spurs £14.57m should they wish to exercise a purchase option included in the German’s loan deal. “Timo Werner still has a contract with …

Jadon Sancho’s high-calibre performances for Borussia Dortmund could yet force out Donyell Malen from the club. The Englishman’s in-form teammate could be used as a makeweight in a potential swap deal that would see the ex-Manchester United man stay put in Germany. That said, Edin Terzic’s men won’t be short of suitors for the 25-year-old right-sided attacker. “Jadon Sancho is …

Should Bayern fail to sign Xabi Alonso as a replacement for outgoing manager Thomas Tuchel this summer, Max Eberl has drawn up a list of alternatives. Roberto De Zerbi is understood to be well-appreciated, though the Bavarians also have an eye on free agents (and former Spurs bosses) Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte. “Xabi Alonso is known and is the …

The expectation at large is that Xabi Alonso will commit his future to one of three clubs: Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen or Liverpool. There is, however, a fourth potential option the former Spanish international could opt for this summer. Christian Falk now reports one rumour of the 42-year-old being prepared to stay put in his current role until he can …

22-year-old Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen is being pursued by German giants Bayern Munich. Maatsen is a target of Bayern Munich’s defense-bolstering plans ahead of next season, according to a report by HITC. The German giants believe the Chelsea full-back would be a perfect match for them as they search for a possible Alphonso Davies successor. The summer of 2025 marks the expiration …

Harry Kane could be set to follow Bukayo Saka’s footsteps and withdraw from the England squad. Bukayo Saka’s departure from the England squad is a setback for Gareth Southgate’s plans, but it might be a silver lining for Arsenal, but the Three Lions may yet be set to be without the England captain Harry Kane. It appears that Saka’s withdrawal …

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Charles Watts’ exclusive transfer columns via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io. Arsenal have been drawn with Bayern Munich for the Champions League quarter-finals – an opponent fans know all too well. It’s a huge tie, one that …

Arsenal FC journalist Charles Watts has given his insight into how Mikel Arteta will prepare his players for the test of taking on Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Gunners made slightly difficult work of Porto in the last 16, eventually scraping through on penalties after drawing 1-1 on aggregate, and it’s clear they’ll need to …

This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Neil Jones’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io I think Liverpool will have a lot of regrets at the manner in which they exited the FA Cup at Old Trafford. They didn’t play …